For anyone considering a hair transplant, understanding the process can make the decision much easier. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step look at what happens during a hair transplant procedure.

Step 1: Consultation and Planning
Every hair transplant begins with a detailed consultation. Your surgeon will:

Assess the extent of your hair loss

Examine your donor area

Discuss your expectations

Design a hairline that suits your face

A personalized treatment plan is then created.

Step 2: Preparation
On the day of the procedure:

Your scalp is cleaned and shaved (depending on the technique)

Local anesthesia is applied

The procedure room is sterilized and prepped

Step 3: Donor Hair Extraction
FUE Technique:

A micromotor tool extracts individual follicles.

Each graft contains 1 to 4 hairs.

FUT Technique:

A strip of scalp is surgically removed.

The strip is dissected into grafts under a microscope.

Step 4: Graft Sorting and Storage
Grafts are sorted by the number of hairs and stored in a special solution to keep them alive. This ensures survival and strong growth when implanted.

Step 5: Implantation
Tiny incisions are made in the recipient area using a fine blade or pen. Grafts are then inserted one by one. Placement is strategic, focusing on:

Direction of natural hair growth

Density

Hairline symmetry

Step 6: Post-Op Care
A bandage is applied.

Medications are given for pain and infection prevention.

Instructions include how to sleep, wash your hair, and avoid certain activities.

Step 7: Healing and Hair Growth
Scabs form and fall off within 10 days.

Hair starts to shed (normal phase) and regrows over months.

By 6 months, visible improvement is clear.

Full results by 12 months.

Conclusion
Hair transplant surgery is a precise and patient-centered process. Understanding the steps can help you feel confident and prepared for this life-changing procedure.