Hindustan Times (Patna) - Hindustan Times (Patna) - Live
HAIRSAY: TOP MYTHS BUSTED
He has done transplants for world famous sportsmen, film stars and business tycoons. He knows startling secrets, the kinds that tabloids would die to get. But of course he won’t ever spill them. As a hair restoration surgeon, his job is to observe strict confidentiality. Dubai-based Sajjad Khan has been in the hair transplant business for more than 30 years. He says he loves what he does and finds solace when he sees his clients happy and contented. “I like to be in touch with them. I still go and meet them, they invite me for parties and birthdays so I’m still a part of their lives. I sign NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) so I can’t reveal their identities but they are all household names. They are talented but it helps them to maintain good looks. The few actors who got hair restoration done initially are responsible for breaking the wall in this industry. They made it popular here in India
Actor Soha Ali Khan is quite serious when it comes to her fitness and diet plans. The 41-year-old feels maintaining a strict fitness regime and diet pattern has helped her immensely, not just on a personal level, but on a professional level as well. “I follow a training routine that focuses not just on my day to day goals but on longevity. It requires a lot of dedication and patience with the correct approach and takes real hard work and will to endure our body. This has helped me attain discipline in life, which has certainly helped me a lot in my profession,” she says. as their looks changed and people asked them about it. They told their friends ‘Yes, we have got it done’,” says Dr Khan, who was recently in the Capital on a tour.
Dr Khan, who’s a regular face at glam parties thrown by Bollywood superstars, narrates how while growing up, he loved watching Hindi movies. He used to admire one of the reigning stars of the ‘70s, loved for his ‘chocolate boy’ looks. Dr Khan could hardly believe when the same star called him to get hair transplant. Dr Khan couldn’t contain his excitement. “Gosh, your voice sounds the same as in the movies!,’ I exclaimed, and he said, ‘That’s because it’s the same guy’,” chuckles Dr Khan. The star had a successful hair transplant and the doctor and his famous client have remained in touch after all these years.
Dr Khan says that a good
Soha goes on to add, “Progressive health and wellness awareness is dominating the trend as everyone seeks nutritious profiles and has a fair understanding of nutritional information. Especially, the millennials and Gen Z people are setting standards of healthy food as I read somewhere that these folks are actually some of the healthiest eaters.”
It’s important to have a mindful and active morning, as it sets the tone for the day. This could be easily done with yoga and pranayama. I usually choose a calm place at home and do pranayama for about five to 10 minutes. This helps me streamline my thoughts and centre my focus. After that, I practise asanas for at least 30 minutes. transplant is one that will make the even the client believe that it’s real.
“That’s the happy feeling one gets. The memories of being bald fade away,” he says. Dr Khan once attended a wedding in Udaipur. His client was proudly showing off his new hair to his trusted friends.
“He told them, ‘See I got hair’ and the guys replied, ‘You always had hair’, so he took out his visa card and showed him that he was bald earlier. Transplant should look so natural that people are
Yoga is my way of staying healthy and fit. It, for me, has worked wonders as it gives me a greater sense of inner calm, control, and focus.
For Soha, diet is as important as her fitness regime. “One’s approach to nutrition says a lot about values and health goals. It is important to indulge in a healthy breakfast as it fuels me with energy that takes us through most of the morning,” she says.
I plan my meals so that I make healthy meal choices. I need my dose of energy as I mostly wake up feeling hungry. So, I snack on something healthy to pack in the right nutrients before I start with my morning exercise session.
My go-to option is to eat a handful of almonds, owing to its nutrient-rich composition. left with vague memories of being bald,” he says.
Dr Khan once operated on three generations of men who belong to an illustrious family in India. “I have operated on the grandfather, the father and
Almonds are a rich source of protein, which not only gives energy but is also known to contribute to growth and maintenance of muscle mass and makes for a good preworkout snack.
For lunch, I usually like to have panini made with some avocado, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, and my favourite — goat cheese. This really helps me stay satiated throughout the day.
For dinner, I keep it light with a vibrant summer salad with radishes, edamame beans, peppers, almonds and herbs, drizzled with a citrus dressing.
I believe that at least two cheat days are necessary in a month after all the workout and strict diets to maintain sanity. I treat myself with pancakes, dairyfree chocolates or a slice of chocolate cake. the grandchild. I am very proud of that work,” says Dr Khan.
The surgeon believes that hair transplant can bring back confidence and thus transform lives. “Though, if caught at the right time, hair loss can be treated and a transplant won’t be necessary. But if you have that stage, do not hesitate from getting hair regenerated. It’s okay to have the desire to look good,” he says.
Samarth Goyal