- The doctor will first check the donor area, which is usually the back of the head. This is done to see the condition of the follicles, density of hair, and the sustainability of the hair.
- He will then proceed to estimate the number of grafts you will need for your hair transplantation.
- They will shave the donor area of your scalp.
- The doctor will construct a natural looking hairline, and take photographs for your medical record
- The doctor will apply local anesthesia to your scalp.
- He will then determine how many samples will be required.
- The doctor will carefully remove the strip from your donor area. The diameter of the strip is usually between 1 to 1.5 centimeters (0.4 to 0.6 inches) wide.
- The area where the strip was removed will be closed with stitches.
- The strip will then be dissected under a microscope. Good-quality graft will be extracted from it.
- The doctor will start making incisions in the area where the hair transplant is needed after considering the direction of your hair growth
- The graft units are inserted into the incisions of the balding spots in a pattern that looks natural
- An antibiotic and bandages will be applied to your scalp.
