Although usually successful, bad hair transplants can happen.
There are several ways to find out if you've had a bad hair transplant.
These include
Excessive scarring: This is usually due to poor surgical tools or poor technique performed by an inexperienced surgeon.
Unnatural Hair Growth Direction: Identified by the transplanted hair growing in the wrong direction, it is often due to poor surgical technique.
Infection: Excessive swelling or redness around the transplanted area can be a sign of infection and is usually caused by unsanitary surgical instruments.
Unusual Hairline: Often characterized by an unnatural angle, this too is due to poor technique or inexperience.
Poor Hair Growth: Normally measured 12 months after surgery, poor hair growth can be due to a variety of reasons including poor maintenance.
If you notice any of these symptoms after hair transplantation, do not be discouraged: you will not see real results until 9-12 months after the operation. Be patient and wait at least a year before fully evaluating your hair transplant.
What to do if the hair transplant does not meet expectations?
Sometimes hair transplants do not quite meet the patient's expectations. If you feel that a hair transplant is not what you expected and you are not satisfied with the results, there are several options available to you.
Second hair transplant
If the first hair transplant did not bring the expected results, a second hair transplant remains an option.
A second hair transplant can improve hair follicle density in the affected areas and increase coverage of large bald areas. Many patients decide to have a second Hair Transplant in Dubai & UAE . when they feel the first one failed and are simply unhappy with the results.
Before you receive a second hair transplant, your surgeon must first assess your suitability for a transplant.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
One of the main reasons why patients feel that hair transplantation does not meet their expectations is the low hair density. For some, high density is not achievable with a standard hair transplant, so the surgeon may recommend platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
In PRP therapy, a small amount of blood is safely taken from the patient and then placed in a centrifuge. The result is a platelet-rich concentrate that is then injected into the affected area to improve hair density.
Scalp Micropigmentation
Scalp Micropigmentation, also known as hair tattooing, is the careful filling in and addition of color pigment to all bald areas of the scalp to give them the appearance of hair follicles.
Can be customized to suit patient's hair type and style, with adjustable depth and angle for a natural look. Scalp micropigmentation is often considered when high density hair transplantation is not possible.