Second Hair Transplant – When Is It Required?
In the quest to find a permanent solution for baldness, hair transplants have become one of the best options. But sometimes people might not get the results desired or their expectations were too high so they feel disappointed and dissatisfied with what was accomplished by surgery. Patients often feel as if the surgeon could have harvested more from their donor area and covered it with a fuller number of grafts, giving it an even better appearance. Some patients also find themselves dissatisfied by the crown coverage or definition of hairline in regards to what they were aiming for when having this procedure done. In the event of a hair transplant surgery not providing the desired results, most people will want to get another one. Here’s what you need to know about getting a second hair transplant!
When A Second Hair Transplant Is Needed?
When you're not satisfied with your first procedure, it's important to consult the surgeon who performed the surgery and discuss if there is any chance for a second treatment. Hair transplants take about a year before all growth cycles are complete so patients should wait at least one more year after their transplantation before making a decision. After this period, hair will change in texture and diameter but only until they reach full potential which takes roughly another 12 months.
Many patients experience hair loss after the transplant surgery, even though it is genetically predetermined. So surgeons account for possible future bald patches when they plan out how to do the first procedure and sometimes people have an excessive amount of thinning which leads to bad-looking outcomes as new bald spots emerge on their now sparse scalp.
Is Immediate Second Hair Transplant Possible?
Transplanted hair needs time to grow and thrive, so it is not possible to determine the quality of the transplant before 8-12 months. You would need to wait roughly 10 months before you can figure out if a second hair transplant is needed. You and your surgeon should evaluate the final result of the first procedure, which will take about 12 months. At this point, after it has reached an appropriate length for styling purposes (10-12 inches), both parties involved in surgery can make their best judgments on whether or not more grafts are necessary, based on aesthetics.
Bottom Line
Dr. V.S. Rathore takes the utmost care in implanting as many grafts into one session without affecting the donor area as desired, and always pays close attention to maintaining a balance between the natural and transplanted hair for optimal results that are most aesthetic looking when finished. Dr. V.S. Rathore's ultimate goal is to give you the best possible result and most aesthetic look, but he has a strict policy of not compromising on safety - his technical skills are only matched by his years of experience in hair transplantation surgery. Book an appointment or consultation today for the best hair transplant treatment in Kolkata.
