Could Stress Hamper The Result Of A Hair Transplant?

The best gift that modern lifestyle has given us is Convenience. The “smart” world has reduced our “physical efforts” to a vast extent and it has also proportionally increased our “mental efforts” giving us the worst gift of all “Stress”. We all are aware that stress does no good for us. Stress not only has adverse effects on our minds; it even takes a toll on our body. Is it true that stress could hamper the result of a Hair Transplant?

Whether at personal or professional front, prolonged stress due to any reason can give you anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, weight loss, blood pressure issues and even hair loss.

So, what to do if your stressful lifestyle has a visible impact on your head? Well, modern problems require modern solutions. You can always go for a hair transplant. But what after that when it comes to hair transplant, is it true that stress could also hamper the result of a hair transplant? Let’s find out in this blog.

A little stress now and then in our everyday life is bearable for our mind and body but if that stress goes beyond a certain limit, it starts to show red flags and one of them is hair loss. Excessive stress sends our hair follicles into the resting phase causing them to fall out after a few months. But this condition is not permanent as soon as the stress level goes down, new hair begins to grow. In some cases, prolonged stress could be an obstruction in the growth of new hair resulting in receding hairline.

Thanks to science there is a solution for balding too. Hair Transplant is a boon for people who want to restore their hairline. But could prolonged stress come in the way of the success of hair transplant surgery? The answer is Yes and No. We will tell you how.

There is no direct impact of stress on the result of Hair Transplant as in this procedure hair follicles are transplanted from one area of the scalp to the other. The surgery gives new hair to the bald area and therefore stress should not cause any issue in the growth of new hair originating from these follicles which is the purpose of this procedure.

However, continued stress would have the same effect on the newly grown hair as it had on the previous hairline. Also, due to stress, some people tend to resort to substance abuse like smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol which could have a terrible effect on your hair transplant.

Smoking could reduce the blood supply to your scalp which could lead to new hair grafts not taking proper roots. Alcohol consumption, on the other hand, could cause bleeding or could interfere with the blood clotting process. By stopping drinking or smoking you will be increasing the chances of success of your hair transplant surgery.

It is of vital importance that before going for the procedure you have to be completely honest with your surgeon about your lifestyle and habits. Even if you are on any kind of medication, you need to inform your surgeon about it. With the right information about your body, your doctor would be able to guide you on the right path. To get the best results out of any kind of surgery, a doctor should be aware of the body that he/she is going to work on.

Not only stress has adverse effects on our mental and physical abilities, but it also delays the healing process of our body. A body needs to heal after a procedure and avoiding stress before and after your hair transplant procedure will positively work in the favour of its success.

Shedding of hair just after the transplant is a normal part of the entire process and while doctors agree that there is no direct link between stress and the result of your hair transplant, they also recommend avoiding stress as much as possible. Too much stress never does any good for anybody.

In order to avoid stress, you can follow a healthy routine, take an appropriate amount of sleep, exercise regularly, take nutritious diet and meditate for relaxation of mind.

For more information on hair transplant book a consultation with Dr V. S. Rathore.

About Kaayakalp

Kaayakalp is not a just skin wellness clinic but an effort towards making people happy with their body. The Kaayakalp dermatology clinic has been established by Dr V. S. Rathore, the best dermatologist in Kolkata. He has an experience of around two decades in hair transplant and other cosmetic surgeries.

Under the guidance of Dr.Rathore, more than 2100 hair transplants have been successfully performed. Book a consultation with us and find it on your own that Kaayakalp is the best hair transplant clinic in Kolkata.