One of the most frequently asked questions is, โDoes hair transplant hurt?โ According to the definition provided by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), a hair transplant is considered a type of surgery. And when it comes to surgery, itโs hard to say that itโs completely painless. In fact, ISHRS guidelines clearly state that itโs prohibited to advertise hair transplants as โpainless surgery.โ So, claiming that hair transplants donโt hurt would be a lie. But how much does it hurt, and at what stage? Letโs talk about it.
How long does a hair transplant hurt?
Since a hair transplant is a surgical procedure, once the anesthesia takes effect, the patient wonโt feel anything during or after the surgery. You might experience some soreness within the first 24 hours, and the doctor will give you pain medication to take home, just in case. Hereโs what to expect:
- First 24 hours: Your scalp may feel tight, and slight soreness may begin to set in.
- 2โ3 days: The wounds will start to dry, and the skin may appear a little red.
- 1 week: The soreness should be gone, and scabs may start to form.
- 2 weeks: The scabs will fall off completely, and youโll be able to return to your normal routine.
You can read more about post-transplant care here.
When does a hair transplant hurt?
At Hairsmith Clinic, the only part of the procedure where youโll feel pain is during the administration of local anesthesia, which is at the very start of the surgery.
How painful is it? If youโve ever had an injection or Botox, thatโs about the level of pain weโre talking about โ nothing you canโt handle. Plus, we offer relaxing massages during the anesthesia process to help ease the discomfort and reduce stress and anxiety.
How painful is a hair transplant?
Since a hair transplant is considered a minor surgery, it would be misleading to say it doesnโt hurt at all. However, pain tolerance varies from person to person. Compared to other procedures, the pain is relatively minor, similar to getting a Botox injection.
If youโre still worried about the pain from the anesthesia injection, we have a โspecial optionโ available. Long-time patients of Hairsmith Clinic know that we always go the extra mile. We offer a short 15-minute sedation during the anesthesia phase, so that you wonโt feel any pain at all. Of course, patient safety is our top priority, so this option is administered by an anesthesiologist โ ensuring complete safety. However, this option does come with an additional cost.
You can read more about hair transplant costs in Bangkok here.
So, how do you feel after learning more about the process? Hopefully, this information has reassured you that a hair transplant isnโt as painful as you might have thought. Since itโs a minor surgery, the pain level is manageable. Plus, Hairsmith Clinic offers extra options to make the experience even more comfortable. If youโre still worried about the pain, thereโs really no need to stress.
Summary
ISHRS guidelines clearly prohibit advertising hair transplants as a โpainless surgery.โ The only part of the process that involves pain is the anesthesia injection, and the pain is tolerable. At Hairsmith Clinic, we offer a 15-minute sedation administered by an anesthesiologist during the anesthesia phase to eliminate any sensation of pain. However, this special option comes with additional costs.
