AIIMS Delhi Doctors Share Insights on Hair Transplants, Warn Against Misleading Claims
Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi have advised the public to be cautious of misleading claims about hair transplants that could lead to complications. Dr. Maneesh Singhal, Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burns Surgery, emphasized that achieving results from a hair transplant is a lengthy process. “. “It’s a procedure that takes a year to see the results. Avoid shortcuts and fake claims that can lead to complications,” he stated
Hair Transplant as a Last Option
Dr. KK Verma, Dean (Academics) at AIIMS and Head of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology reiterated that hair transplants should be considered only after other treatments have failed. “Hair transplantation has become a popular surgery, and hair loss is a common challenge. However, a hair transplant should be the last resort for treating hair loss,” he told ANI. Dr. Verma also stressed the importance of having the procedure done by qualified experts. “There are many interventions like medicines before considering a transplant. When those don’t work, then one should go for a hair transplant. It’s quite doable, sustainable, and safe if done by experts with sufficient expertise and knowledge,” he added.
World Plastic Surgery Day Celebrations
The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burns Surgery at AIIMS celebrated World Plastic Surgery Day on Monday by performing 82 free surgeries. These included reconstructive, corrective, and hair transplant surgeries.
Awareness Initiatives
In a statement, AIIMS highlighted its efforts to raise awareness about plastic surgery and hair transplants. “Over the previous week, we raised awareness among 400 general public and 160 staff members, “Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra also contributed to the awareness campaign by speaking about skin donation and urging people to pledge their skin for those in need. His talk was broadcast widely over the radio throughout the day.
Conclusion
The doctors at AIIMS Delhi emphasized the importance of approaching hair transplants with caution and ensuring that the procedure is carried out by qualified professionals. They urged people to be wary of misleading claims and to consider all other treatment options before opting for a hair transplant.
Source: Inputs from various media SourcesÂ
