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Our Patients know what to Expect when getting a Hair Transplant

Anticipating any procedure can be unsettling.   That’s why we want our patients to know exactly what to expect when getting a hair transplant. First of all, an MUHG procedure can take 3 1/2 – 5 hours and an FUE procedure can take 4-8 hours.  Below, We Grow Hair has provided an itinerary summarizing each step during a typical hair transplant procedure day to help patients understand the process.

Step 1 – Meet with the Surgeon

Pre-Consultation

Our hair transplant physician will meet with you on the day of your procedure to discuss:

  • Your family history
  • Your hair loss/medical history
  • Your goals and expectations
Step 1 – Meet with the Surgeon

Step 2 –Hair Transplant Plan

Procedure Design

The surgeon will measure the area of hair loss and examine your donor health to determine how much hair can potentially be harvested. With your input, he will personally design your hair transplant procedure based on your discussion.

Step 2 –Hair Transplant Plan

Step 3 – Donor Preparation

Preparing the Donor Area

MUHG: A thin area of hair, 1.25 cm wide, will be trimmed on the back of the head (about the width of a popsicle stick). 

ARTAS: The donor area (the back of the head) must be shaved.

Step 3 – Donor Preparation

Step 4 – Anesthesia

Managing Comfort

A mild anesthesia will be administered so the patient will not feel any pain during the harvesting process.

Step 4 – Anesthesia

Step 5 - Follicles are Extracted

Hair Harvesting

MUHG – A thin section of tissue is removed, leaving an open area that will be gently drawn back together and sutured. The stitch is easily hidden beneath the existing hair in the back of your head.

ARTAS: The robotic device will carefully and accurately begin to extract individual hair follicles to be used in the hair transplant. 

Step 5 - Follicles are Extracted

Step 6 - Prepped, Counted, and Organized

Follicle Preparation

MUHG – Under magnification small single hairs, follicular units and multiple follicular units are separated from the donor tissue, counted and organized in preparation for placement.

ARTAS: Under magnification, follicles are counted, examined and organized in preparation for placement.

Step 6 - Prepped, Counted, and Organized

Step 7 - Placement is Planned

Doctor Creates Recipient Sites

For both  MUHG and ARTAS, the doctor artistically creates recipient sites so the harvested hair bundles can be transplanted into thinning areas. Hair angle and design are critical for the desired natural look especially in the crown.

Step 7 - Placement is Planned

Step 8 - Hair Placement

Medical Team Places Hairs

Depending on the size and location of the recipient area sites, the medical team begins to place each individual hair graft in designated areas.

Step 8 - Hair Placement

Step 9 - Last Steps

Finishing Touches

The surgeon examines follicle placement, the patient is prepped to go home and receives post-op instructions. 

Now it’s time to watch the hair grow!

Step 9 - Last Steps

So that's what to expect when getting a Hair transplant

If you have any further questions about what to expect when getting a hair transplant, please call our office and speak to a patient care medical consultant. 

FAQs about The Day of Procedure

Yes, you are encouraged to have a nice meal before the procedure.
You will not be under general anesthesia, however, you will be groggy after the procedure. We require that you have someone take you home.
A hair transplant is a simple out-patient procedure, however you will be under the influence of medication afterwards.   That's why we require that you to have a ride to help you when it's over.
The doctor and the nurse technician will go over any special post-operative instructions. You will receive an instructive trifold and a link to a post-op video as well.  If you have any questions about post op care you can call our office.
Yes, a script will be called in to your local pharmacy after the procedure.