A hair transplant procedure is an OPD service and can be performed in a daycare unit under medical council guidelines, SOPs, and norms. The first and foremost thing to understand is the clinic or hospital where you want to get your hair transplant done. Visit the place for a consultation and understand the clarity of the procedure to be performed. Meet the Surgeon and resolve your queries about the procedure, such as how it will be done, how many OT technicians will be present, how much time it will take, and how many grafts are required for the desired area to be transplanted. What will be the level of pain to be tolerated during the procedure while giving local anaesthesia, implanting the follicles, and also during extraction? After understanding that, always check with the surgeon on the density that he or she can provide on the recipient area, along with the direction of the growth, and will it look really natural? Understanding the post-procedure guidelines and maintenance is equally important, as it should come as a surprise when you need to apply minoxidil for 9–10 months, take PRP treatments for 6–8 sessions as a growth booster, use sulphate- and alkaline-free shampoo, etc., as there are costs involved post-hair transplant. After understanding the above queries, now comes the question of the credibility and qualifications of the Surgeon with a registration number, Clinic Reviews, and the method of hair transplant performed. Sitting with the consultant and going through the before and after pictures relevant to your case will give you confidence and an idea of how you look. Speak to a couple of actual clients, see their pictures, and also understand in depth their experience from the start until the end of the procedure. It's also better to go for the advanced method of hair transplant than the basic slit FUE method because the advanced method guarantees depth, direction, and density with sustainability. Last but not least, compare the prices of similar-standard clinics and hospitals and then decide on the procedure date and place.
