Hair transplant day: what to expect, step by step
Key takeaways
- Treatment day follows a plan you have already agreed in writing.
- The team confirms your plan, designs the hairline and gives local anesthesia before the procedure.
- You receive aftercare instructions before you leave.
Before the procedure
the clinic team confirms the plan with you, checks your donor area and designs the hairline. Ask questions now and do not agree to anything you do not understand.
During treatment
Treatment uses local anesthesia, so ask your clinic team what you will feel and how discomfort is managed. Grafts are taken from the donor area and placed in the recipient area, using the method agreed in your plan. The length of treatment depends on your case, so ask for a realistic estimate for you.
When treatment ends
You receive a written aftercare plan, medicines if prescribed and the first washing instructions. Ask whom to contact with questions and how the follow-up photo reviews work.
Questions to ask your clinic
- Who performs each step of my treatment?
- How is anesthesia given and how is discomfort managed?
- What do I receive in writing when I leave?
- Whom can I contact after I go home?
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Frequently asked questions
Will I feel pain during treatment?
Treatment uses local anesthesia. Ask your clinic team how it is given and what you may feel.
How long does treatment take?
It depends on your case and plan. Ask for a realistic estimate for you.
What happens when treatment ends?
You receive a written aftercare plan, washing instructions and contact details for questions.