Did you know that on average, you lose between 50 to 100 hairs per day? This number can increase due to health events, surgeries, or underlying medical conditions that can lead to hair follicles not producing hairs as they should. The good news is, that while hair loss after surgery is possible, it usually is temporary. Healthline has a great blog on what causes hair loss after surgery that you can read at Healthline.com and we have summarized it below. Keep reading to learn more + get info on how we can help if you are currently experiencing hair loss.
What Causes Hair Loss After Surgery?
In a typical hair cycle, your follicles go through a growth process that lasts for a few years at a time, however, hair follicles don’t continuously produce new hairs. When they are at rest, they are in a phase called telogens.
“According to the American Hair Loss Association, it’s estimated that 10 to 20 percent of your hair follicles are in a telogen state at any given time. If the proportion of telogen hairs is greater than 20 percent, it’s an indication of telogen effluvium, one of the most common forms of hair loss.”
Medical events such as surgery can put your hair follicles at rest for longer than normal.
How to Help Prevent Hair Loss After Surgery
- Eat a Nutritious Diet
- Exercise Regularly
- Get Lots of Rest
- Manage Your Stress
- Make Sure You Do Not Have Any Nutritional Deficiences
- Ensure You Are Getting Enough Protein and Iron
How to Treat Hair Loss After Surgery
- Minoxidil (Rogaine) topical treatment applied to your scalp once or twice daily
- Microneedling devices, which stimulate hair follicles via fine needles
- Laser caps or combs applied to your scalp up to three times per week
Source: Healthline.com
How Salon Veritas Can Help With Hair Loss
Hair extensions are a great way to give your hair some body and length! At Salon Veritas, we use Hotheads® Hair Extensions.
Hotheads® Hair Extensions are human hair, adhesive weft extensions that are applied without the need for tools or heat. Their goal was to create a revolutionary product for the salon professional that was simple… fast… and extraordinary; they have done just that. We have found that Hotheads products have completely changed the way our clients’ hair looks and how they feel about themselves.
Not Ready for Extensions?
Our stylists have had years of experience and will recommend cuts and styles that can help give you the appearance of fuller hair and volume.
If you are unhappy with your hair, we would love to help in any way we can. Schedule an appointment with us today.
**If you have concerns about hair loss before or after surgery, you should talk to your doctor.