WHAT REGULATIONS ARE THERE IN AESTHETIC INDUSTRY WHEN IT COMES TO HAIR TRANSPLANT?

 

Hair loss is a major concern for a large number of people today; baldness and excessive hair loss have become significant problems for young people as well. Hair transplant in kolkata is the most common cosmetic surgery procedure performed in men in today’s time.

While there are various cosmetic surgeries being commonly performed to enhance one’s appearance, one must understand the lack of laws surrounding the non surgical cosmetic industry. While there are some professional standards set for cosmetic practices, there is lack of proper guidelines and regulations. However, when talking about the hair transplant surgery, there are certain standard guidelines of care. There are detailed consent forms that include the possible complications and risks involved that should be signed by the patient.

·       Limitations of the procedure and any advancement are informed to the patient beforehand. Brochures, guides, personal discussion and computer presentations are available for the patient to seek help and be pre informed.

 

·       The complete method of Hair transplantation is explained to the patient, patients on the other hand should also be aware that proper hair growth is expected 9 months after the procedure takes place.

 

·       While there is little regulation as per the law regarding hair transplantation, It is advisable for patients to choose experienced and professional hair surgeon in Kolkata and research about their qualifications and talk to other patients who have got the hair restoration surgery done.

 

·       One should pay attention to the qualifications of the physician performing the transplant. The qualifications required would be post graduation training in dermatology, obtaining specific hair transplantation training and experience with the surgery. Not only this, the whole medical team performing the surgery should be appropriately trained by a medical professional.

 

·       There should be facilities for handling emergencies and also a plan for monitoring emergencies, it is also advisable to have a standby anaesthetist. Proper care and safety should be ensured.

 

·       In conclusion, while there are many cosmetic surgeries performed without any proper regulations and guidelines, hair transplant surgeries include a detailed explanation of the process, and safety of the patient is the prime concern of a good hair transplant surgeon.