How to Increase Growth Rate After a Hair Transplant
Hair transplant surgery involves taking a plug of skin containing several hairs, and implanting it into a section of your scalp that is bald. This might take several sessions, depending on the extent of your hair loss. Of course, you want to make the most of your new hair. The newly implanted hair is the same as real hair, which means there are several things you can do to increase the growth rate of this hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Understand the process of hair growth. It is important to recognize that the grafted hair must first shed before you can experience new growth. The grafted hair generally will shed in two to four weeks, and new growth will begin three to four months after surgery.
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Take Vitamin B6 supplements. Many people believe that Vitamin B6 can increase the growth rate of hair. At least one study published in the Polish medical journal Wiad Lek, found that B6 improved hair growth in woman suffering from alopecia.
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Handle your hair gently. Mishandling your hair can cause hair to fall out, slowing down the rate of hair growth after a hair transplant. The Mayo Clinic recommends that you allow your to air-dry naturally, rather than rubbing it with a towel.
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Avoid certain hairstyles that can damage your hair and cause it to fall out. These include tight hairstyles, such as braids, buns and ponytails. Moreover, the Mayo Clinic recommends avoiding compulsive twisting, rubbing or pulling of your hair.
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Change your diet. Foods that are high in protein, low in carbohydrates and have reduced fat content help maintain healthy hair and prevent further loss. Examples of such food include spinach, walnuts, soy, tuna, sardines, sunflower seeds and canola oil. See www.hairlossinformation.com for more tips for growing hair.
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