FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW SHOULD I CONTACT REJOICE HAIR TRANSPLANT CLINIC?
DO I NEED TO MENTION ABOUT MY PAST AND PRESENT MEDICAL CONDITIONS?
IS THE CLINIC EQUIPPED WITH LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT?
HOW MUCH IS THE DOCTOR CONSULTATION FEE? WHY DO YOU CHARGE FOR A CONSULTATION?
WHAT IS THIS FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT TECHNIQUE AND WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS TECHNIQUE?
1. Extraction of hair graft (FUs) from safe donor areas usually back and side of the scalp using a special sharp punch.
2. Creation of recipient incisions at balding areas following natural pattern and direction of that area and safe implantation of hair grafts into these slits.
The main advantages of FUE are:
No visible scarring (allows patients to wear short hairstyle less than 2 mm after surgery.)
Comfortable healing process with less post-surgery pain and a patient can resume activities early.
IS FUE HAIR TRANSPLANTATION POSSIBLE IN FEMALES?
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO HAVE AN FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY?
DO YOU CHARGE GRAFT WISE OR FOLLICLE WISE?
HOW MANY HAIRS GRAFTS DO YOU ESTIMATE THAT I NEED?
IS A LARGE AREA OF BALDNESS CAN BE COVERED IN ONE SURGERY BY MEGA SESSIONS? AND WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GRAFTS THAT CAN BE DONE IN ONE SESSION?
Up to 7000 graft in one session over 2 consecutive days by FUE is possible with successful outcomes; we have done many cases of mega sessions with successful outcomes in favourable cases.
HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT BETWEEN HAIR TRANSPLANT PROCEDURES IF MORE THAN ONE SURGERY IS REQUIRED TO COVER MY ENTIRE BALD AREA?
WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?
DO YOU OFFER ANY FINANCES OR PAYMENT PLANS?
DO I NEED TO STAY OVERNIGHT BEFORE AND/OR AFTER MY SURGERY? DO YOU RECOMMEND SOME NEARBY HOTELS?
Patients who live in the same city of our clinic addresses can come and go by taxi, it is not recommended to drive immediately after the surgery due to the sedation so it is best to go by taxi. One day after the surgery, it is not a problem to drive.
WHAT ALL THE MEDICINES I NEED TO AVOID BEFORE SURGERY?
DO I NEED TO STOP TAKING ORAL 1MG FINASTERIDE BEFORE SURGERY?
DO I NEED TO STOP USING TOPICAL MINOXIDIL APPLICATIONS TO SCALP BEFORE SURGERY?
WHEN DO I NEED TO STOP TAKING ASPIRIN ( ECOSPRIN ) BEFORE SURGERY?
CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY?
WHEN DO I NEED TO STOP SMOKING BEFORE SURGERY? IS THERE WILL BE A PROBLEM IF I CONTINUE TO SMOKE?
Immediately post-surgery, graft re-vascularization starts with oxygen & nutrients diffusion, smoking alter this which result in poor growth of transplanted hair. Ideally, it is recommended to stop smoking for 2 weeks prior and 4 weeks after your surgery growth
I HAVE GREY HAIR; WHEN CAN I DYE THEM BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY?
DO I NEED TO CUT/TRIM/SHAVE MY HAIR BEFORE SURGERY?
SHOULD I EAT BREAKFAST ON MY SURGERY DAY?
AM I ALLOWED TO BRING SOMEONE WITH ME DURING MY SURGERY DAY?
IS THE FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY PERFORMED UNDER LOCAL OR GENERAL ANAESTHESIA?
IS A FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY PAINFUL?
HOW LONG WILL THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
AM I ALLOWED TO DRIVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SURGERY?
Also one needs to keep in mind while getting in and out of car always be careful and you should not bump your head as it may dislodge planted grafts if such happens to contact us; also avoid direct air blow to the head while sitting in the car with door glass open. Avoid close neck tee-shirts or monkey cap or any tight clothing which has to worn overhead. Use only provided cap, other tight things over transplant area like helmets or cloth wrapping overhead must be avoided. Bike driving with helmet must be avoided until 3 weeks post-surgery.
WHAT IS RECOMMENDED SLEEPING POSITION?
WHAT DIET DO I NEED TO FOLLOW?
HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO BE OFF FROM WORK POST FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY? FOR HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT BE VISIBLE THAT I UNDERWENT A HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY?
POST FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY I SUFFER FROM SWELLING ON MY FACE, SHOULD I WORRY?
- Try to keep your head straight and try to avoid bending forward
- Intermittent ice pack application after the treatment eases the swelling. Only cool the forehead/eyes, never the transplantation area.
- Drink a lot of water/ fruit juices.
I SUFFER FROM A BURNING FEELING AT THE BACK OF MY SCALP. DO I SUFFER FROM HYPERESTHESIA?
WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO DO GYM/YOGA/SPORTS ACTIVITIES AGAIN?
WHEN CAN I START ORAL FINASTERIDE (1MG/DAY) & TOPICAL MINOXIDIL APPLICATIONS AGAIN?
WHAT IS POSTOPERATIVE HAIR LOSS/SHOCK LOSS?
Shock loss can occur both in the recipient area, the areas surrounding the recipient area or even in the donor area a few weeks to a few months after having hair transplantation surgery. Postoperative shock loss, of course, does occur in women. In those that are having hair transplants, there is a risk of shock loss in women as well as men, but the hair seems to always return in women, not the case in men who have progressive hair loss with considerable miniaturized hairs. If you suffer from postoperative shock loss, it is recommended to start using topical minoxidil as it could fasten the growing process.
HOW DO I USE THE POSTOPERATIVE KIT?
The post-surgery antibiotic ointment: should be applied on the donor area from the 1st postoperative day onwards until the 7th postoperative day.
Day 1 to day 2 post surgery….The normal saline spray: needs to be started from the first postoperative day and to be sprayed 3 times a day over the transplant area for the next 2 days. This minimizes crusting.
Day 3 to day 12 post surgery….. The post-surgery baby shampoo: use lukewarm water and container for the shampoo…no direct overhead shower as it may dislodge grafts…shampooing should be started 48 hours after surgery i.e. on 3rd post surgery day. It needs to be done every other day until the 7th day postoperative by dabbing the shampoo gently on the scalp; thereafter for next 5 days daily shampoo with a mild circular motion so at end of 12 days there will be no scabs and everything looks normal. Do not scratch the transplant area with nails or towels. U can visit the clinic, staff will show how to do it, for those who are unable to come full shampoo instruction videos will be provided. At 12 post surgery, a day either visit the clinic or send transplant and donor area pictures for follow-up.