FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

During a hair transplant, hair follicles are typically harvested from the back or sides of the scalp, where hair is more resistant to balding, and then transplanted into the balding or thinning areas.

Yes, a hair transplant is considered a permanent solution for hair loss because the transplanted hair follicles are resistant to the hormone DHT, which is responsible for hair loss in male and female pattern baldness.

It typically takes several months for the transplanted hair to start growing normally. Patients may start to see noticeable growth within 3 to 6 months after the procedure, with full results becoming apparent after 12 to 18 months.

Like any surgical procedure, hair transplants carry some risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, and temporary shock loss (temporary shedding of transplanted hair). However, these risks are usually minimal when the procedure is performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon.

The cost of a hair transplant can vary depending on factors such as the extent of hair loss, the type of procedure chosen, the geographic location of the clinic, and the experience of the surgeon. On average, hair transplant procedures can range from ₹50,000 to ₹1.5L.

After you decide to visit the clinic, you will be consulted by our chief executive manager who after doing thorough analysis of your hairs and scalp will explain regarding the procedure involved, number of grafts planned, area to be covered, expected results and exact cost of the procedure. You can even consult the doctor if you wish through virtual consultation. Finally if you agree upon the surgery, certain mandatory investigations will be done which will be reviewed by physician, anaesthesiologist and the chief surgeon. Date will be decided depending upon the availability of the surgeon and you will be called upon the decided date of surgery.

Male androgenetic alopecia is usually a progressive condition and the hairline recedes despite best of the treatments. So it is advisable to undergo hair transplantation once the hair loss stabilises and the hair line reaches a particular stage which is usually 26 to 30 years of age. It can be done in younger individuals less than 26 year age provided that he is ready to undergo one more transplantation if at all the need arises and the pre-existing hairline recedes further.

We do provide the discharge summary which includes method of surgery done, number of grafts/follicles implanted and post operative advice. We also provide ‘fit to fly’ certificate who intends to travel via air immediately after the surgery.

Usually it takes 7-8 hours to complete the surgery when meticulously done. However in some individuals who want the entire scalp to be covered and grade of baldness is high, we do it in 2 days in which half the scalp is covered in one day and the rest in another day.

No, the hairs are extracted completely along with the roots in the donor area. So they do not grow back. However the number of hairs in the donor area is so much that even if one in four follicular units is extracted, the remaining follicles which grow downwards cover the remaining scars and make it unrecognisable when the hairs grow.

If you have been using minoxidil, then you have to stop it for a week at least before surgery. However it is not mandatory. Other drugs like NSAIDS, aspirin have to be stopped 3 days before surgery. Anti-hypertensives and anti-diabetics have to be taken even on the day of surgery and thereafter.

Hair transplantation is entirely done under local anaesthesia. So it is a painless procedure. However while giving local anaesthesia, there will be mild pricking pain which will be reduced as much as possible using vibrators and very thin needles.

It is a very minimally invasive surgery. So there is negligible loss of blood.

This is the most common question asked by everybody. The transplanted hairs undergo a bit of stress during extraction, holding and implantation. Hence most of the transplanted hairs shed from 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. They start growing from 2 to 3 months onwards. By the end of 6 months, 40-50% of growth is seen. For complete results, it may take upto 12 to 18 months. On an average most of the patients will notice results by the end of a year after surgery.

Yes, the hairs used for transplantation are selected from the safe donor area on the occipital area. The hairs in this area are DHT resistant and usually do not undergo miniaturization till old age. So rest be assured that as long as you have hairs on the back of the scalp, so long will your transplanted hairs stay usually upto the age of 60-70. Don’t be fooled by the clinics saying that they are providing 100% guarantee on transplanted hairs. There is science behind hair loss and hair transplantation which every person having baldness should understand before going for transplantation.

Hairs on our scalp grow and fall in cycle consisting of anagen, catagen and telogen phases. So even the transplanted hairs will enter anagen, catagen and telogen phase. So they will be shed cyclically and come back. The transplanted hairs usually do not undergo miniaturization or thinning.The pre-existing hairs will continue to undergo miniaturization which can be slowed by using medicines and PRP treatment.

After a hair transplant procedure, the amount of time required for recovery, healing and growth of the new hairs, is extended over a period of 12 months. Between 2 to 3 weeks after a hair transplant procedure most patients experience a phenomenon known as “shock hair loss“, where the new hair grafts enter a resting phase and the hairs are shed. This is a perfectly normal and natural process that most patients experience after a hair transplant procedure. There is nothing to worry about. After the shedding of the newly transplanted grafts your new, healthy hairs will soon begin to grow in their place. In about 2 to 2.5 months your transplanted hair will be entering its normal growth cycle and grow approximately 1.5 cm every month. From 9th month onwards, the transplanted hair will improve in texture and at the 12-month mark, it will get thicker blending with the person’s own natural hair structure.

Women do have hair loss called female pattern hair loss. The hairs undergo thinning and the central parting will widen with time. This may be again due to hormonal imbalance or chronic micronutrient deficiency. Once the underlying cause is identified and repaired, women can undergo hair transplantation. In CUTIBLESS we offer female hair transplantation depending upon the grade of baldness and hair loss is treated holistically.

2 months after hair transplantation, one can opt for laser helmet therapy which will boost the growing transplanted hairs as well as the existing fine hairs. This can be combined with Platelet Rich Plasma(PRP) treatment every month for 6 months.

Normally the procedure is done in one day i.e., 6-8 hours. In those requiring more coverage or if the requirement is more, the surgery is extended to the next day. So one can resume their daily work from 3rd or 4th day onwards without any impediments.

When done by a qualified doctor and experienced team in a hospital set up, there are almost no side effects from hair transplantation. Mild pain for 1-2 days, temporary swelling on forehead are rarely seen which are temporary and will subside in a few days. Complications such as infections of the scalp after a hair transplant procedure may occur when done in unsterile conditions and using unsterile instruments and untrained professionals. Few folliculitis may appear on both donor and recipient areas which are sterile pustules and will reduce on their own.

Normally in a virgin scalp, the best donor is the back of the scalp which is a u shaped area. It is called ‘safe donor area’. It contains hair follicles which are resistant to DHT and never go thin or bald till old age. In a lifetime upto 3500 to 4000 follicular units or grafts can be harvested. But these are not sufficient to cover the scalp in advanced grades of baldness. In such cases, follicles can be harvested from the beard and body to cover the entire scalp.

Usually after a transplantation session, it takes 9 to 12 months for the hairs to grow. In advanced grades of baldness, in one session it is difficult to achieve maximum density and coverage. In such cases it is recommended to go for one more session after a year for best results. So waiting for a year in between two transplantations is imperative.

With the methods and the instruments we use the hair transplant will look absolutely natural with normal direction of hairs and maximum achievable density. When a hair transplantation procedure is performed by an experienced physician and a professional team, the results will be absolutely natural. Obtaining natural results from hair transplantation depends on good planning. Good planning can be accomplished through proper location and design of the hairline, framing the face proportionately. However, the hair quality of the patient and donor density are also important factors affecting naturalness. Hair grows at different angles and in different directions. In order to achieve naturalness, hair transplantation should be performed by taking the growth angle and direction of the existing hair into account.

Yes you can cut or shave hair 1 month after the procedure. The hairs are your own and they can be handled absolutely normal with cutting, shaving, dying and coloring.

Platelet Rich Plasma(PRP) has its own benefits along with the transplantation. The PRP is full of growth factors which will help in boosting the growth of the transplanted hairs as well as the existing hairs on the scalp. The time taken for the transplanted hairs to grow will be lessened by the addition of PRP. So the final results will be more augmented than hair transplant alone.

We deliver what we promise Quality treatment Hospital setup with cardiac monitor Panel of doctors including physician, anaesthetist and surgeon attending each patient. Thorough computerized Hair and scalp analysis before planning surgery. ➢ State of the art Operation theatre, not any other saloon or clinic. ➢ Safety- Multi parameter Monitor throughout surgery ➢ Relevant blood tests before surgery ➢ Experienced team ➢ Entire procedure performed by doctor. ➢ Best and natural results ➢ Refined micro instruments. ➢ Trade mark methods ➢ Thorough Hair analysis