A hair transplant is a procedure in which a plastic or dermatological surgeon moves hair to a bald area of the head.
The surgeon usually moves hair from the back or side of the head to the front or top of the head.
Hair transplants typically occur in a medical office under local anesthesia.
How Much Does Hair Transplant Cost In South Africa
Procedure costs vary per individual and typically range from R30 000 upwards.
Hair implant surgery rarely costs more than R60 000. Individuals suffering from severe balding, and patients requiring a second or mega procedure can expect to spend more.
Do hair transplants last forever?
Hair transplantation sometimes called hair restoration is an outpatient procedure that uses micrografting technology to donate your own hair follicles to other areas of your scalp that are thinning.
The results of a hair transplant are visibly long-lasting and are considered to be permanent.
Are hair transplants painful?
You’ll likely feel pain or soreness at the transplant site as well as in the area where hair was taken from. For the next few days, your surgeon may prescribe: pain medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil) antibiotics to prevent infections.
How can I regrow hair?
Massage. Massaging the scalp, which can be used in conjunction with hair oils and masks, stimulates the scalp and may improve hair thickness.
Aloe vera. Aloe vera has long been used for treating hair loss.
Coconut oil.
Viviscal.
Fish oil.
Ginseng.
Onion juice.
Rosemary oil.
Is It Normal to Lose Hair After a Hair Transplant?
Yes. Temporary hair loss is common after you’ve undergone a hair transplant.
This is a temporary (and pretty ironic, come to think of it) side effect of hair restoration treatment.