Medical screening
Routine evaluation and blood tests may include CBC, PT/INR, sugar and viral screening.
Safety, recovery and clinical expectations
Patient Safety, Recovery & Frequently Asked Questions
Your health and safety are non-negotiable. Understand pre-surgical requirements, post-op instructions and the 12-month recovery journey.
Before surgery
Pre-operative guidelines for safer graft survival
Patients receive personalized instructions before the procedure. These general guidelines support preparation.
Medication adjustments
Blood thinners, aspirin and vitamin E may need to stop 7 days before surgery under medical guidance.
Lifestyle restrictions
Avoid alcohol and smoking for 3 to 5 days before transplant because nicotine can affect scalp blood flow.
After surgery
Protecting your investment in the first 10 days
The first week is critical for graft anchoring and comfortable healing.
Sleep elevated
Keep your head elevated for the first few nights to reduce swelling and avoid rubbing the recipient area.
Do not touch grafts
Avoid scratching, picking, tight caps, helmets and tight clothing that rubs the scalp.
Use clinic wash support
The first specialized head wash helps you learn safe cleaning without dislodging delicate roots.
Limit intense activity
Avoid heavy exercise for 14 days and swimming or direct sun exposure for about 4 weeks unless advised otherwise.
Growth timeline
Your 12-month recovery journey
Temporary shedding is expected before permanent growth appears.
1
Days 1 to 3: anchoring phase
Minor swelling can occur and tiny crusts begin forming around grafts.
2
Days 7 to 10: cleanse phase
Micro-crusts flake away through careful washing while the donor area settles.
3
Weeks 3 to 6: shock loss phase
Newly transplanted shafts may shed temporarily before the root produces new hair.
4
Months 6 to 12: final volume phase
Hair thickens, matures in texture and becomes easier to judge for final density.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the high-intent questions patients ask before booking.
The procedure is performed under controlled local anesthesia. You may feel brief stinging during anesthesia delivery, but extraction and implantation are designed to be comfortable.
Hair transplant surgery is generally safe when performed in a sterile setting by a qualified surgeon. Mild swelling, itching and crusting can happen and are usually managed with post-op care.
Naturalness depends on hairline design, graft angle, density planning and donor quality. Dr. Shah maps the hairline to facial structure and existing growth direction.
Donor follicles are typically taken from DHT-resistant areas. Long-term appearance also depends on future hair loss and maintenance planning.
Most patients can return to light desk work in 2 to 3 days. Jobs involving helmets, dust, heat or heavy physical activity may need 7 to 10 days of caution.
Put your safety in the hands of a certified surgical specialist
Book a confidential medical consultation at the Borivali East clinic.