Multiple sessions at various intervals are usually required. Most patients can achieve a full, natural look with 1 procedure. Most successful candidates for micrografting and hair transplantation require one to two appointments, usually several months apart. Each office procedure lasts approximately from three to four hours.

1. Most patients can return to work 24 to 48 hours after their hair restoration.
2. Hair is washed the morning after each procedure.
3. Vigorous physical activity should be limited for five to seven days. Medication is utilized to minimize swelling which can occur. Some crusting or small scabs may be present for seven to ten days, along with some itching at the treatment sites. Any numbness at the donor or recipient sites usually disappears within several weeks to a few months. Follow-up visits at four to six-month intervals are scheduled in order to monitor progress and assess results.

Micrografts leave virtually no scaring. They also conserve much of the hair that will be needed for future transplantations. The amount of coverage that is achieved depends on the extent of your hair loss, the density of your donor hair, as well as the number of procedures. Much of the transplanted hair will shed within a  month. Approximately three months later (90 to 100 days), new hair starts to grow and continues to  grow at a normal rate. About six months after a hair transplant session, the transplanted hairs begin to take on a natural appearance and will continue to grow for a lifetime.

The donor site from which the hair was taken shrinks to a small, barely noticeable incision line that is completely hidden in the surrounding hair.

As with all surgical procedures, there is always some risk. However, complications from the surgical treatment of hair loss are rare and generally minimal. Bleeding and/or infection are infrequent and minor. In general you should avoid aspirin or certain drugs or some herbal remedies before
surgery. If you have specific concerns please discuss them with the doctor.

Male or female pattern baldness affects the top and front of your scalp. Fortunately, the back and sides of your scalp are genetically programmed to grow for life. These “horseshoe” areas around the back and sides become your donor area. Hair grafted from these areas (called an autograft) to your balding areas will eventually begin growing and keep growing.

You will be able to participate in any of the activities you enjoy within five to seven days after treatment. Your transplanted hair is permanent and may
be washed, cut and dyed.