Do you have to worry about gray hair after a hair transplant?
Before answering this question, let's first understand the occurrence of gray hair after a hair transplant. "Gray hair" is caused by an abnormality in the functioning of melanocyte cells that produce the melanin pigment in the hair and makes the hair naturally dark. When melanocytes don't work properly or stop producing melanin or pigment, gray or white hair happens.
In the hair transplant process, there are some steps that cause small wounds on the scalp, such as excision, and removal of hair grafts. This may cause oxidative stress cells on the scalp, including melanocyte death. This oxidative stress in cells that makes pigment dysfunction causes some patients experience gray hair in the donor area or the nearby area.
Regarding NEAT hair transplant technique, Dr. Nin will be the one who plans and supervises every process including selecting the appropriate equipment and supervising the multidisciplinary team. At Namnin, a special tiny and adjustable equipment is used, to suit the different sizes of hair grafts of each patient. In addition, Dr. Nin closely supervise the multidisciplinary team to ensure that they perform the procedure meticulously in order to prevent and minimize damage to the scalp. When the patient is not stressed, the cells are not stressed as well.
Gray hair after a hair transplant is a temporary condition. That is, when the dermis recovers and the cells resume functional, the hair will return to its original dark color. However, the symptoms, severity and characteristic of gray hair after a hair transplant will vary from person to person and cannot be predicted.
Dr. Nin truly understands the feelings of anxiety caused by a lack of information, expectations, and unpredictable conditions that each patient may encounter after a hair transplant. She is therefore the one who monitors the results of the treatment herself. If you have any questions or concerns, you can consult us at any time. This is to make 1-year period after hair transplant a time of peace of mind, comfort, and impressiveness.
Get back to the question, “Do you have to worry about gray hair after a hair transplant?”. If every step of a hair transplant is performed carefully, correctly and meticulously, with good follow-up care, gray hair is not something to worry about.” However, please note that even though the hair transplant is completed within a day, the final outcome depends on post-operative care, professional follow-up, and close consultation after the hair transplant.
We are confident that at Namnin, besides taking care of your hair with true understanding, "Namnin" also takes care of the patient’s mind so that the new hair will be as planned and desired.
