The best treatment for hair loss currently is hair transplantation. However, some people always have this question before undergoing hair transplantation: will hair still fall out after transplantation? One concern is that the hair follicles may fall off after transplantation, and on the other hand, hair loss may still occur after transplantation. So what is the truth?
Will hair still fall out after hair transplantation?
Theoretically, hair will not fall out after hair transplantation, but there may be some hair loss phenomenon based on factors such as the hair growth cycle.
During hair transplantation, hair follicles are implanted into the dermis and can establish blood circulation with the blood vessels of the adipose layer within 48 hours, becoming stable. In addition, the hair that grows after transplantation will not fall out, as the follicles retain all their original attributes and will not experience hair loss again.
Reasons for hair loss after hair transplantation
The hair loss after hair transplantation is mostly normal and can be caused by the following three reasons:
1. Normal hair shedding period. There will be a period of significant hair loss after hair transplantation, but during this period, the follicles are growing, and the hair that falls out will quickly grow back.
2. Shedding of original hair. Hair transplantation can only transplant new healthy hair follicles and cannot solve the existing hair loss problem, so some shedding of the original hair may occur.
3. Failed hair transplantation. If the hair transplantation procedure fails and the follicles do not survive, the hair will continue to fall out.
What to do if hair falls out after hair transplantation
If hair falls out after hair transplantation, do not panic. Just keep calm. It is normal to experience some hair loss after transplantation. However, if the hair that has fallen out does not grow back, it may be a sign of failed transplantation. At this time, it is necessary to go to the hospital to investigate the true cause of hair loss and then seek appropriate treatment.
How long does hair loss stop after hair transplantation
After hair transplantation, the time it takes for hair loss to stop varies from person to person due to different physical conditions and follicle resilience. Generally, if post-operative care is proper, hair loss will stop within 3 months.
Reasons for the shedding of new hair after hair transplantation
Theoretically, the newly grown hair after hair transplantation is permanent and will not fall out. However, if the hair follicles enter the resting or shedding phase prematurely, some hair loss may occur, but new hair will grow again when they re-enter the growth phase. Additionally, changes in the growth environment of transplanted follicles may also cause premature shedding.
