Dr Sweksha's

FAQs

Frequently asked question

Since the hair follicles that are transplanted to the balding areas are taken from genetically resistant areas to bald areas, they grow for the rest of the life.

We don’t recommend shaving until at least 10 days after beard transplant surgery so as not to disturb the transplanted follicles, then one can shave on a regular basis.

No, it is done under local anaesthesia which alleviates any discomfort during the procedure.

 

The causes can be many, these include genetics, excessive plucking, any disease or physical trauma.
 

No, it is not at all painful as it is done under local anaesthesia.

Recovery for an eyebrow transplant is minimal ranging from 24-48 hours. Strenuous activity should be restricted for at least a week after the procedure.
 

It depends on the area.The doctor will determine this at the time of treatment.

PRP stimulates the growth of hair follicles through release of various growth factors in the scalp and hence promotes growth of hair.

Dark circles may be treated by lower eyelid surgery if it results from shadowing due to bulging fat or bags. If the dark circles result from pigmentary changes of eyelid skin, skin lightening creams or light chemical peels may improve your condition.

Laser beams work on the principle of producing micro-injuries in the deeper layers of skin, thus stimulating new collagen formation and making the scar look shallow and narrower with each subsequent sitting.

Yes, more number of sessions will be required to treat a particular area if the tattoo is of large size.
 

It’s common for laser tattoo removal to cause some swelling in the treated areas immediately after the procedure which gradually subsides in a couple of days. You can resume your work after a day or two, depending on the area that you have been treated upon.

In general, returning to work is dependent on the type of work you do. Most patients can return within 2-3 days.
 

Using dermaroller, mesogun or insulin syringe, micro-channels are created over scalp through which stem cells or platelet rich plasma is instilled into the deeper layers of scalp which promotes the growth of new hair.
 

People with poor hair growth, weak hair or hairfall  are ideal candidates for PRP treatment.