October 2018 - Apollo Cosmetic Clinics
  • Things To Know About Hair Transplant And Its Side Effects

    Hair transplant is a procedure in which hair is grafted to a bald area from a donor area. In this process, the surgeon moves hair from the back or the side of the head to the bald area. The technique is mostly used to treat male pattern baldness. This is a minimally invasive procedure in which grafts containing hair follicles are transplanted to the bald scalp from a donor area.

     

    The scalp is first numbed with a local anesthetic and the aftercare of the surgery involves the patient taking prescribed medication. In most of the cases, patients experience 60% hair regrowth within 6-9 months of the transplant.

     

    Types Of Hair Transplant

    Follicular Unit Extraction

    It is one of the primary methods of obtaining hair follicles for hair transplantation.

    Follicular Unit Transplant

    It is the traditional hair transplant method involving extraction of a linear strip of hair-bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.

    What Are The Side Effects Of Hair Transplant?

    Bleeding

    One of the side effects of hair transplant surgery is bleeding. At times, bleeding is to be expected and can be stopped with normal pressure but persistent bleeding might require the surgeon to do some extra stitching to close the wounds.

    Itching

    Itching is a very common side effect experienced by the patients post a hair transplant surgery. It occurs in areas affected by hair transplant surgery. Yet, it does not last for more than a few days. Itching mostly happens due to the formation of scabs and it can be controlled with regular shampooing. Using shampoo to wash the hair every day helps to reduce the irritation. This side effect may sometimes become severe if not addressed properly.

    Scarring

    If you are genetically prone to scarring then it will happen post hair transplant surgery. Very rarely, patients have scarring which takes the form of ridges. Scarring generally occurs in patients who are already disposed and most likely occur in individuals who opt for strip plantations.

    Infections

    It is rare but Infections do occur in hair transplant surgery. Infections can be easily avoided with the use of antibiotics.

    Temporary Thinning

    You might find post hair transplant surgery, your hair that you already have is thinning. Do not be alarmed as it is a normal condition post-surgery. The thickness of the hair comes back after a few months. This is one of the most common side effects of hair transplant surgery.

    It is also common for implanted hair to fall off shortly after the surgery. The hair grows back afterwards.

    Cysts

    Cysts mainly occur when the hair follicles damage your skin and push deep into the layers. They appear in the areas where hair is transplanted, the recipient area. But cysts do not last more than a few weeks and are hardly the size of a pimple.

    Hiccups

    5 percent of the patients have this problem post-surgery, but it can be troublesome if it lasts more than a few days. Hiccups are also a common side-effect of hair transplant surgeries. In every 100 patients, 5 are affected by this side effect post-surgery. The cause for it is unknown and the hiccups can last from some hours to several days.

    Numbness

    Another common side effect is numbness. Patients report about feeling numb for several weeks post-surgery. Although it is temporary, numbness is inevitable after the procedure.

    Swelling

    Swelling happens in the forehead and around the eyes post-surgery. It lasts for only a few days.

    For a further understanding of hair transplant surgery, visit Apollo Cosmetic Clinic for a consultation.

  • Natural Tips & Methods For Hair Removal

    There are many ways of getting rid of body hair. From shaving to waxing to laser hair removal but what about natural methods for hair removal? Are there methods that help in getting rid of body hair using only natural ingredients of nature?

    Till now you must be aware of various hair removal creams available in the market that helps you remove unwanted facial hair from your skin. People mostly go ahead with waxing procedures in order to eradicate useless hair from the face, hands, and skin.

    But, there are some natural methods that remove unwanted hair right from your face, hands, and skin.

    Unwanted hair has always been a concern. We are more than willing to pay the price the products demand, to get rid of the unwanted body hair.

    But, there is a vast range of homemade remedies to combat unwanted hair, but it requires a certain amount of patience. These methods are easy practical methods and can do just as well as any other product, thereby saving your time, effort and money.

    Let us learn about some of the natural techniques in removing hair right from your skin layer.

    Turmeric Method

    You need turmeric powder, sesame oil, and gram flour for this method. Mix a tablespoon of turmeric powder with the same amount of gram flour. Pour sesame oil until you have a thick paste. Apply the paste to the areas with unwanted body hair and let the mixture dry for about 30 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Use a gentle scrub to get rid of the paste, and hair will come off in the process. You can repeat this remedy, once weekly, to remove the unwanted hair.

    Sugar, Honey, And Lemon Method

    You will need honey, sugar, and lemon for this method. Mix a tablespoon of sugar with a tablespoon of honey and lemon juice respectively. Keep the mixture in a metal bowl, and place that bowl over a boiler. This will heat the liquid slowly, dissolving the sugar and making a thick wax-like paste for applying.

    Before applying the wax, apply a bit of cornstarch to the areas you want to wax. This prevents the wax mixture from clinging to your skin.

    Using a wooden spoon, apply wax to your skin in the direction of the hairs. Pat, a strip of waxing cloth into the wax, allow it to cool and harden, and rip off. It works like a regular wax and is natural.

    Egg-Cornstarch Method

    You will need one egg, cornstarch, and sugar. Crack the egg white into a mixing bowl with half a tablespoon of cornstarch and a tablespoon of sugar. Mix well until it forms a thick, smooth paste for applying. Apply the paste to your skin, let it dry for 20 minutes and peel it off.

    Pumice Gems Method

    Pumice gems have crystals like substance that is used for scrubbing the area where there is excess hair growth. Use it as soon as you apply water and soap on the body, else it could form rashes along with red spots on your skin. Using pumice gems regularly before bathing can completely reduce unwanted hair growth on your body.

    Egg Mask Method

    Apply egg white on the face and let it dry. Easily peel it off and the unwanted hair will come off with it. This might be a little bit of a painful method but an effective one for unwanted hair on legs and hands.

    Oatmeal And Banana Scrub Method

    Banana is a natural ingredient that helps to remove unwanted hair from the body. It helps in exfoliating the skin when mixed with oatmeal. The banana makes your skin soft and supple and oatmeal will act as the cleanser for your skin and both combined give unique and effective results.

    Choose these natural methods to remove unwanted body hair. These methods prove to be the best not only because these require you to use natural ingredients but are also readily available.

    The ingredients are mostly found at home and they contain beneficial natural chemicals which don’t have any negative effects on the body.

    If you still require a professional guidance, consult Apollo Cosmetics Clinic today.

     

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