Before Your Procedure

Dr. Kunal Sayani's team will provide you with detailed pre-operative instructions, which typically include:

• Avoiding certain medications like blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) and herbal supplements that can increase bleeding.
• Refraining from alcohol and smoking for a specified period before the surgery to promote better healing.
• Washing your hair thoroughly on the morning of the procedure.
• Arranging for transportation home after the procedure, as you may receive a mild sedative.

The Hair Transplant Procedure (FUE or FUT)

Hair transplant procedures are typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia, ensuring you are comfortable and relaxed throughout. The duration varies depending on the number of grafts required (4 to 8 hours). Patients can go home the same day.

Procedure Steps:

• Donor Area Preparation: FUE: The donor area (usually the back or sides of the head) is trimmed short.
  FUT: A thin strip of scalp is marked in the donor area.
• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is administered to numb both the donor and recipient areas, ensuring a pain-free experience.
• Graft Harvesting: FUE Technique: Dr. Kunal Sayani uses a specialized micro-punch tool (0.8-1.0mm in diameter) to meticulously extract individual follicular units (groups of 1-4 hair follicles) directly from the donor area. This method results in tiny, circular excisions that heal as almost undetectable dots, making it suitable for patients who prefer to wear their hair very short. The harvested grafts are carefully collected and preserved in a special solution to maintain their viability.
  FUT Technique (Strip Method): Dr. Kunal Sayani surgically removes a thin strip of scalp tissue containing healthy hair follicles from the donor area. The incision is then closed with sutures, resulting in a linear scar that is typically easily concealed by surrounding hair. Highly skilled technicians then meticulously dissect the strip under high-powered microscopes to separate it into individual follicular units. This method allows for the harvesting of a larger number of grafts in a single session, often with a higher yield of healthy grafts.
• Recipient Area Preparation: Dr. Kunal Sayani meticulously designs the new hairline and marks the recipient areas where the hair will be transplanted. This stage requires significant artistic skill to ensure a natural and aesthetically pleasing outcome.
  Tiny incisions (micro-slits) are then created in the recipient areas using fine blades or needles. The angle, direction, and density of these incisions are crucial for achieving natural-looking hair growth.
• Graft Implantation: The harvested follicular units are carefully placed into the prepared recipient sites. Dr. Kunal Sayani and his expert team ensure that each graft is placed at the correct angle and depth to mimic natural hair growth patterns. This step is critical for the aesthetic outcome of the procedure.
• Post-Procedure Care: Once all grafts are implanted, the treated areas are gently cleaned.
  Light dressing or bandages may be applied, and Dr. Kunal Sayani will provide detailed post-operative instructions.

Recovery & Aftercare (Post-Op Instructions): Your Path to Healing and Hair Growth with Dr. Kunal Sayani

Proper recovery and diligent aftercare are crucial for ensuring the survival of the transplanted grafts and achieving optimal, natural-looking results after your hair transplant with Dr. Kunal Sayani. You will receive detailed, personalized post-operative instructions, but here's a general overview of what to expect.

Risks & Safety: Dr. Kunal Sayani's Commitment to Patient Well-being in Hair Transplant

At Dr. Kunal Sayani's clinic, patient safety is our utmost priority. While hair transplant surgery is generally considered a safe and effective procedure when performed by a qualified and experienced aesthetic surgeon like Dr. Kunal Sayani, it is still a surgical procedure and carries some inherent risks.

General Surgical Risks:

• Anesthesia Risks: Adverse reactions to local anesthesia or sedation, though rare.
• Bleeding: Minor bleeding is common during and immediately after the procedure. Significant bleeding is rare.
• Infection: Risk of infection at the donor or recipient sites, which is minimized by sterile techniques and post-operative care.
• Swelling: Temporary swelling in the forehead and around the eyes, usually resolving within a few days.
• Pain/Discomfort: Mild to moderate discomfort, managed with prescribed pain medication.

Specific Hair Transplant Risks:

• Numbness/Altered Sensation: Temporary or, rarely, permanent numbness or altered sensation in the donor or recipient areas.
• Itching: Common during the healing process, especially as new hairs emerge.
• Folliculitis: Inflammation or infection of hair follicles, resembling pimples, which can usually be treated with antibiotics or warm compresses.
• Scarring: FUT: A linear scar in the donor area, which is usually thin and easily concealed by surrounding hair. In rare cases, it can be wider or more noticeable. FUE: Tiny, circular dot scars in the donor area, which are typically very difficult to detect, especially with shorter hair.
• 'Shock Loss': Temporary shedding of existing hair around the transplanted area, which usually regrows. Transplanted hairs also shed before new growth begins.
• Uneven Growth/Density: While Dr. Kunal Sayani strives for uniform results, slight variations in hair density or growth patterns can occur.
• Poor Graft Survival: A small percentage of transplanted grafts may not survive or grow, though modern techniques like those used by Dr. Kunal Sayani have very high survival rates.
• Cysts: Small, harmless cysts can form at the recipient sites, usually resolving on their own.
• Cobblestoning/Pitting: A rare complication where the recipient skin appears uneven or bumpy due to improper graft placement. This is minimized by Dr. Kunal Sayani's meticulous technique.

Minimizing Risks with Dr. Kunal Sayani:

• Comprehensive Patient Screening: Thorough medical evaluation to ensure you are a suitable candidate and identify any pre-existing conditions.
• Advanced Techniques: Utilizing state-of-the-art FUE and FUT methods with precision instruments to ensure optimal graft survival and natural results.
• Highly Skilled Team: Dr. Kunal Sayani works with a dedicated and experienced surgical team, crucial for meticulous graft dissection and implantation.
• Sterile Environment: Procedures performed in a fully equipped, sterile clinic setting to prevent infections.
• Personalized Treatment Plan: Tailoring the procedure to your specific hair loss pattern and donor characteristics to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.
• Detailed Post-Operative Care: Providing clear, comprehensive instructions and ongoing monitoring during your recovery.