For a variety of reasons people lose hair on other parts of their body as well, not just their heads. Eyebrows and eyelashes are another area that hair transplant surgery can be used for. This treatment needs to be done by a doctor whose specialty is exclusively in surgical hair restoration. Eyebrow or eyelash hair fall out due to a variety of causes. Amongst them are burns, scars, illnesses, obsessive plucking, genetics, and medical or surgical cures such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy, among others. (more…)
Do Hair Transplants Hurt?
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The pain associated with the procedure is one of the greatest fears confronting the potential hair restoration patient and rightfully so since many inexperienced medical men have started to do hair transplants. Therefore it is logical that a patient who has heard painful stories will feel concerned. This is natural and question about discomfort and its control should be discussed with your physician prior to hair transplant surgery. Many techniques have been developed over the years are almost completely discomfort free.
Surgical hair restoration actually results in less operative discomfort than many other surgical procedures. Most patients, after surgery, state the pain was less than a visit to the dentist’s office. Patients vary greatly in pain tolerance and concern about discomfort. Discomfort control during a surgical hair restoration procedure is commonly accomplished in many ways.
Premedication can be used to reduce anxiety and increase the discomfort threshold; typical medications are Valium or similar drugs. Local anesthesia is most often used during the procedure to numb the area where the surgery is being performed. The selection of premedication and local anesthetic is based on a number of factors including: the physician’s preference, patient’s age and physical condition, medical history, type of procedure, and duration of the procedure.
Some Pain may occur but is usually mild to moderate and is more frequent the first six to eight hours after the transplant. Your prescriptions will control any discomfort you may encounter. We recommend that you start taking pain medication when you arrive home to prevent a pain cycle. Remember to always take pain medication with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Your physician can go over all relevant issues with you regarding pain management, and discomfort after the surgery. It is important that you discuss all issues with them before you make any decisions to have a procedure.