Is A Hair Transplant Safe During Covid?
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure done to increase the thickness of one's hair. It is a common treatment for those suffering from baldness, but it can also be used in conjunction with other treatments to improve the appearance of thinning hair. However, there are some risks associated with undergoing this surgery that you should know about before going forward with the procedure. This blog will further clarify whether is it safe to go for hair transplant during covid or not.
People who have been infected with Covid are unsure of going for a hair transplant during this tough time. They may not be able to undergo a standard transplant because their immune system could be too weak at this time; they will need to wait until they get back on their feet.
We have seen many patients who have just recovered from Covid-19 getting their hair transplants done just to save the thinning hair and look decent enough in public places. But it is a very wrong idea when they call us up after catching another infection because of this haste decision.
We are getting numerous calls and emails from patients asking us about the safety measures during the pandemic. In this blog, we aim to address all your queries regarding hair transplants during this situation.
Effect of Covid on Hair Transplant
Many patients are reporting a significant amount of hair loss after recovering from the infection. For this reason, a hair transplant seems like a good option for them. There have been many types of research on the effect of covid on hair transplant. However, there are no studies that showed that the virus will have any effects on the surgery.
It is not safe to treat it as a general practice and start asking questions about going for a hair transplant during the Covid-19 pandemic period. If you are suffering from flu and planning to get your grafts implanted then please consult your doctor before doing so else you may end up catching another virus or worse yet, go down with severe side effects.
Heal your body, then consult your surgeon. Wait for a month or two to see how your body is coping after the recovery.
The only thing you should be worried about before going for a Hair Transplant in this time is the clinic you're choosing. They should practice Covid protocols and take safety measures accordingly.
Safety Measures Taken by Clinic
There are still a number of precautions that you should be putting into place before going for surgery. If your doctor or clinic is not following certain safety protocols then they may not be suitable for your needs during this time. We all know the drill- maintain a distance, sanitize often, wear a mask, but there are other things worth considering during a surgery.
These are some things to look out for:
1) Does the clinic practice standard pre-operative and post-operative protocols? (This should be important always, not just during a pandemic.)
2) Are All Staff Members Protective Against Infections? (it's mandatory in all cases now).
3) Do they have adequate surgical supplies on hand? (All staff members must wash their hands regularly, wear gloves, change them depending on the situation, etc.)
4) What kind of sterilization techniques is their clinic using?
5) Are the staff vaccinated to prevent infections?
6) What is your clinic's record like during covid outbreaks?
7) How many people have contracted infections at their clinic? (It may be dangerous if they don't take precautions during surgical procedures.)
9) Do they have or know all techniques for engaging in a safe hair transplant during the outbreak?
10) Lastly, how often do they sanitize their clinic?
Most hair transplant clinics take precautions to avoid any infection during this time. At Dr. V.S Rathore's clinic, no one should be concerned about getting infected because we follow all the safety measures mentioned above. For us, our patient’s safety and health will always be the first concern.
We hope that this information has helped you. If you have any questions regarding hair transplant during Covid then please get in touch with us and we'll address them as soon as possible.
Dr. V.S Rathore is the founder of Kaayakalp, one of the most renowned hair transplant clinics in Kolkata, India. He has professional experience of more than 10 years in this field. Besides Hair Transplant, he is renowned for successful cosmetic surgeries including Liposuction and Rhinoplasty. If you are suffering from hair fall and are interested in getting a hair transplant done, do get in touch with us to look at your case.
We ensure 100 percent natural results without any side effects to the patient. Check the before and after images of previous patients on our website. If you need more information on Hair Transplant Cost then please feel free to let us know.
You can call us at +91-9831662311 or Email: info@kaayakalp.com for any queries related to our service.
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