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Arogyam Hair & Cosmetic Clinic, Guwahati,Assam
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Arogyam Hair & Cosmetic Clinic, Guwahati,Assam
8811077011, 7637089211 guwahatihairtransplant@gmail.com
Can Hair Transplant Fail? Causes, Prevention & Expert Tips
Can Hair Transplant Fail? Causes, Prevention & Expert Tips
Hair transplant is considered one of the most reliable and permanent solutions for hair loss. However, a common question many patients ask is: “Can a hair transplant fail?”
The honest answer is—yes, it can, but failure is uncommon when the procedure is done by an experienced and qualified surgeon using the right techniques.
Let’s understand the causes of hair transplant failure, how it can be prevented, and expert tips to ensure successful results.
What Is Considered Hair Transplant Failure?
A hair transplant is considered unsuccessful when:
• Transplanted hair does not grow
• Hair grows unevenly or unnaturally
• Poor density or patchy appearance occurs
• Excessive graft loss happens after surgery
Common Causes of Hair Transplant Failure
1. Inexperienced or Unqualified Surgeon
One of the biggest reasons for failure is choosing a clinic that lacks expertise. Poor graft handling, wrong angle placement, and improper planning can damage follicles permanently.
At Arogyam Hair Transplant Clinic, all procedures are led by Dr. P. J. Mazumdar, the only ABHRS-certified hair transplant surgeon in Northeast India, ensuring international standards of care.
2. Poor Donor Area Assessment
The donor area is the foundation of a successful transplant. Over-harvesting or weak donor hair can lead to poor growth and visible thinning.
3. Incorrect Technique (FUE / FUT Misuse)
Not every patient is suitable for every method. Using the wrong technique without proper evaluation can affect graft survival.
4. Advanced Baldness Without Proper Planning
Patients with Grade 5 or Grade 6 baldness require strategic density planning and realistic expectations. Without proper planning, results may look thin or unnatural.
5. Lack of Post-Operative Care
Ignoring post-surgery instructions like:
• Touching or scratching the scalp
• Smoking or alcohol consumption
• Skipping medications
can significantly reduce graft survival.
How to Prevent Hair Transplant Failure
✔️ Choose a certified and experienced surgeon
✔️ Get a detailed scalp and donor area analysis
✔️ Use advanced techniques like FUE with proper density planning
✔️ Follow post-transplant care instructions strictly
✔️ Combine supportive treatments like PRP or GFC therapy when advised
At Arogyam Hair Transplant & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, Guwahati, every patient receives a customized treatment plan, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Expert Tips from Dr. P. J. Mazumdar
• Hair transplant is a medical procedure, not a cosmetic shortcut
• Natural results depend on hairline design and graft distribution
• Patience is key—final results take 9–12 months
• A successful transplant should look natural even on close inspection
Final Thoughts
A hair transplant does not fail when done right. Most failures are preventable with proper planning, expert execution, and correct aftercare.
If you are considering a hair transplant in Guwahati or Assam, choose experience, certification, and ethics over price alone.
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Arogyam Hair & Cosmetic Clinic takes several steps to ensure that quality is maintained for each and every patient. The key to quality maintenance is to implement quantizable quality standards and maintain proper documentation and review of processes. Downtown Hospital is an ISO 9001:2008 and NABH accredited hospital which demands strict adherence to quality control.Steps taken are:
Safety assurance: all procedures are done in the main OT of Downtown Hospital with its full complement of anesthesiologists and critical care specialists. Hence patients are assured of full safety standards at the same level as that of major surgeries including transplant surgeries.
Sterilization assurance: since procedures are done in the major OT full sterilization is maintained. Fumigation is done every week and swab tests are done to check for contamination.
Best instrumentation: Arogyam Hair & Cosmetic Clinic uses the best available instruments like 6X Heine Loupe for precision and accuracy, Blunt Titanium punches which avoids damage and transection of the Follicular Units, Choi implanters to standardise the process of planting and prevent damage during planting, Major OT level sterilization, fumigation and autoclaving of all instruments, etc.
Efficiency count: Efficiency counts for FUE like transection rates and speed of transplant are noted and documented for each case and reviewed every 10 cases. Arogyam Hair Transplant achieves international standards of transection and speed consistently.
Counting trays: Counting trays are used to contain the follicular units and all patients are given photographs on their mobiles which they can use to easily count the number of follicular units taken out so that they can be sure that they have received the correct number of FU's.
Dr. P. J. Mazumdar is the first and only American Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and all procedures are done following the ethical and technical guidelines of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery. As such, patients can be assured of receiving full professional care as per International standards approved by the ABHRS and ISHRS.
Correct recepient density: To ensure correct recepient density, 'density stamps' are used to ensure proper density is achieved. Angle and direction of hair is meticulously maintained.
Out of body time: The out of body time, the time for which the follicular unit is outside the body, is the most critical factor for success in hair transplant. Aroyam Hair Transplant follows a special procedure to ensure that this time is the minimum. This is done by doing only 1000 follicular units at a time and then replanting them. This ensures that time out of body is less than or equal to1 hour only. This is the shortest period acheivable. Many centers do upto 2000-2500 follicular units at a time so that time out of body goes upto 4-5 hours. We are proud of our time out of body quantum. Though this may cause some sacrifice of time but results are more important.
Follow up: follow up period is critical for the patient when there are many doubts and anxieties in his mind. In our clinic, Dr. P. J. Mazumdar will remain always accessible to the patient directly on his personal mobile for any questions the patient may have during this period.
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The academic certificates of Dr. P. J. Mazumdar may be examined here: Academic Certificates. His resume can be perused here: Resume. To find the contact address and other details, go to Contact. The blog contains various blog posts mainly on Hair Transplant. To see photos of hair transplant cases done in Downtown Hair transplant clinic, go to Photos>Results from the Navigation menu. To see videos related to Hair Transplant Procedure, go to Photos>Videos from the Navigation menu.
