Procedure summary at Folliderm
Folliderm is the only clinic in Nepal and among few in the world that uses Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) technique for most of its transplant procedures as it ensures best natural results. In the Hair Transplant process we follow, you can work out an effective plan together with the doctor, considering your future aspirations. Only after you are 110% satisfied and convinced with our services and results can we go forward.
Moreover, under a doctor who has 9 years of successful experience in Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) procedure, you get a chance to meet the patients who have already gone through the transplant.
Before Procedure
We try to make your hair transplant procedure as simple and comfortable as possible for you, and you can help by following these pre-hair transplant procedure preparation suggestions.
Doctor Consultation (In clinic or online)
In order to help you realize your dream, it is very important for us to know your perspective regarding hair transplant. So, to make you feel comfortable & 100% assured, we focus on proper and effective communication. At Folliderm, the patient gets a say in their desired look. You get plenty of opportunities to directly interact with your doctor and communicate all your queries and concerns to him.
Therefore if you are a resident of Nepal, it is advised that you meet your hair transplant doctor before the procedure. During clinic visit you will have an opportunity to see the live Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) procedure and also our clients who have undergone hair transplant with us.
However 70% of our clients are international, and we provide all the information to our clients through our education materials through telephone, email, and WhatsApp/Viber. These clients are however requested to meet the doctor before their procedure on the day of arrival to the clinic.
Travel & Accommodations
Once you are satisfied with all the information we provided and you decide to undergo hair transplant with us, you can talk to our Travel desk in charge who will arrange local transportation and hotel for your Kathmandu stay.
Finances
After finalization of your travel plans, you have to block your date of procedure by paying a non-refundable advance amount not exceeding 25% of your estimated total bill amount. This advance amount will be adjusted in your final bill and can be paid through Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque or through digital wallets like E-sewa / Khalti. The balance amount will be due on the day of your procedure.
Blood Tests
Blood tests before procedure is done to ensure your fitness and safe. You can get the tests done from a lab at your local place to send us the reports before the date of the procedure. You can contact our team for details of pre-procedure blood tests.
We will collect your medical history and contact information well in advance of your hair transplant procedure to ensure there are no conflicting medications or conditions that might complicate your procedure.
On the Day of the Procedure
From initial consultation to complete hair transplant, you’ll be attended by professional, courteous, knowledgeable staff, whose sole aim is to provide you the best care possible. Here is a general outline of how the hair Transplant Procedure
Meet the Doctor and the Team
When you arrive on the morning of your procedure you will be greeted by one of our staff members. You will then meet our doctor and the team and share your concerns if any with the team.
Paperwork and Financing
The due amount is collected before the procedure. You will be asked to fill out some basic forms while your doctor and surgical technicians prepare for the hair transplant hair transplant procedure. A nurse will take your blood pressure and make sure you have followed the pre-operative instructions carefully.
Photography
Photographs before the procedure are taken for appropriate planning of the procedure.
Please note: The photographs of yours will be strictly confidential unless you consent to use them for promotional or educational purposes.
Hair Trimming and Hair Line Design
Dr. Pramod strongly recommends hair trimming in males before the procedure because it will expose the bald area completely and helps in designing the hair line and better planning of the procedure. After trimming your hair, it is disinfected using some antibacterial shampoos and then we proceed for hair line design (if required). Dr. Pramod is renowned for creating natural hairline. The procedure will however not move forward until you feel completely satisfied with the approach and design you and your doctor have agreed upon.
You will then be led into one of four state-of-the-art procedure rooms. Hair transplant procedure rooms are designed specifically for hair transplantation, facilitating optimal efficiency and client comfort.
The Hair Transplant Procedure
Local Anesthesia
Your operation begins with injections of local anesthesia. The anesthesia will ensure that you feel no pain. Small prick-like sensation will be felt over the scalp while giving this anesthesia. However with use of cooling techniques and parallel vibration, there is minimal discomfort during administration of anesthesia
Hair Transplant Procedure
The Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) procedure starts with creation of spaces (called as slits) over the bald area using extremely fine blades or needles. These slits accommodates the transplanted grafts. For this part of the hair transplants procedure, you will be seated in a comfortable, reclining procedure chair. You can watch TV or use your mobile phones during this step.
After the slits are made, our complete team works in a loop. The surgeon will harvest grafts using a punch tool. A surgical assistant will simultaneously pluck the punched grafts and pass them to another surgical assistant who will load the grafts into implanters which is a specialized tool for holding grafts. This implanter is collected and handed by a surgical assistant to another fellow assistant who positions himself at the head end of the client. This surgical assistant inserts the implanter into the pre-made slits and places the graft.
In Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) technique, grafts are immediately placed into the premade slits after harvesting from the donor area. This ensures almost 100% graft survival. (Click here to see details about Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) procedure)
Break and Refreshments
One session of transplantation will be of around 6-9 hours for 3000-3500 grafts. There will be all together 3-4 breaks in a 6-9 hour session. 2-3 short breaks of 15 minutes each and a long break of 45 minutes. During breaks, clients will be able to walk around and stretch their legs or use the washroom, and have meals.
Post Procedure Recovery
Once the hair transplant procedure is finished you will be presented with an after care post-operative package. This package consists of various medications such as an antibiotic, mild pain killers and other assorted items to make your post-operative healing time go as smoothly as possible.
Remain moderately resting, especially right after the procedure and avoid strenuous activities for a week. Pain is rarely reported by our clients, but in case you feel any discomfort we will prescribe pain-killers to help you feel comfortable. In case you do not have any social issues, you are fit to work or fly a day after procedure.
Thanks to the small size punches available, there is no great bother during recovery, or post-hair transplant. The donor will heal in 2-5 days. Short hair starts growing in the donor area. Donor area will gain its previous appearance in about 2-4 months.
There will be slight blackish appearance around transplanted hair because of scabbing. On the 8th day, you can come back to wash your hair for the first time here at the clinic. We will clarify any remaining doubts about the post-transplant. However, if you cannot come, you can email us your photographs. We will coordinate with you regarding washing instructions.
Overall socially compatible look with short hairs is established in 7-10 days after hair transplant. Our team will be in constant touch with you till your final results.