Dr Shankar Sawant is one of the best doctors of hair transplant surgery in Mumbai. He was the first Indian doctor to introduce the advanced technique of FUE in hair transplant treatment. Along with this, he is an expert in treating Androgenetic alopecia. Among all his treatments, eyelash hair transplant is one very famous in patients.
What is eyelash hair transplant?
Eyelash hair transplant is a procedure where our doctor extracts healthy hair follicles from the back of your scalp and implants them into your eyelids. It helps to give you a fuller look with longer eyelashes.
It is an effective solution for those who do not have an adequate amount of hair in their eyelash area. Similarly, it will work for those people who have lost their eyelashes due to specific trauma or any disease.
Along with the thick density, eyelash hair restoration works very well for the people who have genetically scanty eyelashes.
What is the procedure of eyelash hair transplant?
The eyelash hair transplant procedure requires about 50 to 100 hair for successful treatment in each eyelid. The number differs depending upon the existing amount of hair in your eyelids and your density requirements. The treatment goes according to the following steps:
- Application of local anaesthesia and sedation
- Extraction of healthy hair grafts from the sides of your head
- The extraction procedure will be either FUE or FUT
- Implantation of newly extracted hair grafts to your eyelids one by one
While doing the surgery, our doctor uses a curved needle for the implantation. The whole procedure needs 2 to 4 hours in total.
What is the recovery time duration?
It is normal to experience swelling and bruising in your eyelids for a few days after the surgery. The newly transplanted hairs will fall out in a month. Within four to six months, your new eyelashes will grow ultimately. You can see the noticeable difference at least after 12 months.
What are the benefits of eyelash transplant surgery?
The benefits of eyelash transplant surgery are as follows-
- It gives you the long-lasting solution
- Newly transplanted hairs on your eyelids look like your natural hair
- You will get the length and density you always wanted
- It will enhance your eye area
- You will never need any artificial eyelash extensions after surgery
- The treatment is least painful and minimally invasive
What is the cost of an eyelash hair transplant?
Eyelash hair transplant is a very critical surgical procedure as it is related to your eyes. It requires a high level of concentration and extra care. Generally, the cost of eyelash hair transplant is about Rs. 20 to Rs. 25 for each hair graft. You will require approximately Rs. 10000 to Rs. 20000 in total. But the total cost will vary from patient to patient depending upon various factors such as:
- Your requirement of eyelash density
- The area of your treatment
- Required number of sessions
Book an appointment with us to know more about your treatment cost in detail.
Why choose Rejoice Hair Clinic?
Dr Shankar Sawant’s Rejoice Hair Clinic is one of the leading clinics for cosmetic hair surgery in Mumbai. Our chief surgeon Dr Shankar Sawant is having more than 20 years of experience in hair restoration treatment. He is the pioneer of advanced FUE hair transplant technique which is used worldwide. Till now, he has completed more than 2000 hair transplant surgeries. He has thebest team of experienced doctors who are highly qualified in cosmetic surgeries.
Eyelash restoration treatment is one of the most effective treatments available in our clinic. After successful completion of eyelash hair transplant, you can feel the difference in your overall appearance. The treatment will increase your natural beauty.
The technique we follow for our eyelash hair transplant is minimally invasive. There is the least chance of side effects in the long run because our treatment satisfies all the requirements of modern medical science.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any risk associated with this process?
Though eyelash restoration process is least harmful, yet there is a chance that you may have a scar on your scalp if the hair excision process is FUT. Along with that, the hair growth after the surgery can be unpredictable in different directions. However, skill surgeon like Dr Shankar Sawant can minimize these risks.
Do I need any maintenance after the surgery?
Yes, you need to trim the transplanted hair to your desired length. These newly transplanted hairs will behave like your scalp hair. But the maintenance is easy and home-based.
Who are the best candidates for the procedure?
Anybody who is suffering from light hairs on eyelids can opt for the treatment. Generally, people who are from the age group of 20 to 40 years, having a smaller number of eyelashes opt for the treatment.
Are there any other alternatives available for the eyelash hair transplant?
There are various alternatives available for the eyelash hair transplant. But all of them are temporary and artificial.
What are the cons of eyelash transplant surgery?
The cons of eyelash transplant surgery are as follows-
- The treatment takes time to show the results
- Temporarily you may have pain and bleeding in the donor area
- There is a chance for infection and swelling
- You may face particularly corneal irritation after the growth of transplanted hair
- The treatment is a bit costly
But it is worth to take a chance with the eyelash hair transplant.
