Hair Restoration Service Provider Honored by Frost & Sullivan with India Healthcare Award
Frost & Sullivan recently hosted their India Healthcare
Excellence Awards banquet in Mumbai to honor those healthcare providers that
demonstrate leadership, strategy, growth, innovation, and more. One company,
DHI India, was honored as the recipient of the Hair Restoration Service
Provider Company of the Year Award 2013.
The award, based on research and an evaluation of the
company's services, was particularly important because hair restoration is
an up and coming trend in India. The market is growing at a CAGR of 25-30
percent in cities like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and
more.
The company has also been in business in the country for the
last three and a half years and has seventeen centers across India, with nine
added just last year.
In addition to recognizing an annual 25 percent increase in
patients, the company has put a particular focus on improving customer
satisfaction as well as providing better pricing and hair restoration
techniques like the use of Direct Hair Implantation, which eliminates the use
of a scalpel and scars and is not painful.
The company has even set up a dedicated DHI Training Academy
in Athens, Greece that is used for research and training on hair restoration
techniques and touts scientific exchanges with ISHRS in the U.S.
Dr. Viral Desai, Promoter and Medical Director of DHI India
said, “Today's consumer appreciates 'value' more than 'cost'. The result is
that organized players, with standardized systems and evolved processes, are
being sought to meet evolving consumer preferences. With its scientific
innovation backed offerings, DHI is at the forefront of this industry and we
are very positive about the evolution of this ecosystem and the future of DHI
in India."
Also commenting on the award win, Kamayani Kanwar, a
promoter of DHI India, thanks Frost & Sullivan for the award recognition
and said the company is looking to do for the hair transplant industry,
“What Apple did to computers.”
Hairfear - 10-10-2013
Frequently asked questions about hair transplant procedures
How much does a hair transplant cost?
Hair transplants can vary in price based off of the area in the world that you are interested in getting a hair transplant as well as the size of the area where you may need a hair transplant. Experienced doctors in the United States will often charge some of the highest prices for a hair transplant worldwide and this is why so many travelers make the move to other parts the world like Turkey, India, Thailand, Mexico...etc for their hair transplants.
Will a hair transplant hurt?
Although hair transplants may look like a particularly
unpleasant or painful experience is actually very little discomfort involved
with the surgery itself. Hair transplants are always done under an anesthetic so there's absolutely zero pain during the treatment itself. Many people actually relate the process as being very similar to going to the dentist for filling or root canal. Mild pain can persist over the course of postop treatment but he generally just resumes for a few days.
Who can deliver the best surgery?
It's usually best to consider working with surgeons who have and IAHRS certification or international alliance of hair restoration surgeons recognition. IAHRS can often deliver recommendations for the best surgeons in each particular area.
Is this scarring noticeable?
Any type of hair transplant will require the use of incisions throughout the scalp. There can also sometimes be a small scar from the donor area towards the back of the scalp. Asking to look at photos of the surgeon's previous work will help you to see roughly how bad the scarring could be. In most cases an experienced professional can limit the look of scarring and noticeable marks from the surgery.
How long does it take for the hair to grow?
In most cases hair growth will start within eight months and you can start to see a full effect from the hair transplant after a full year. The initial signs of growth can usually start between 3 to 4 months after the surgery.
Are the results permanent?
The hair follicles that are transplanted are generally the ones which are genetically resistant against the symptoms of baldness. As long as you receive hair loss treatment later in your life after the symptoms of balding have started to subside, you can have a better chance at permanent results.
While everyone know you've had surgery?
If you want to limit the chance that people may find out about your surgery it's important to give at least three weeks of healing as the surgical area will be affected and red just after surgery. After around a month of healing it can look far less noticeable. You could consider wearing a hat while time passes or opting for some extra time off if possible.
How long should I rest after surgery?
It's recommended to rest for at least a few days after surgery so that your body can recover. Trenton to over exert yourself and limit sexual activity, running in the gym for around 10 days after surgery.
Is it possible to lose more hair as a result of surgery?
There is always a chance of shock loss which happens when the hair is weak and miniaturizing after the surgery. As long as the surgeon is choosing the correct hair follicles and performing the surgery well it's possible to minimize the chance of this happening however.
Will I need another hair transplant?
The need for another transplant really depends on the individual. With a solid foundation surgery and working to potentially bolster results with drug therapy, you can improve the stability of the hair that was transplanted as well as prevent further loss. Getting a hair transplant early
on in your 20s or early on in life could lead to needing long-term transplants as hair loss can be progressive.
