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Hair Transplant
Permanent hair restoration for scalp, eyebrows, and beard
Is Hair Transplant the Right Step for You?
Hair transplant is indicated when the hair follicles in the balding area have stopped producing hair and cannot be revived by medications or PRP therapy. The most reliable indicator is a stable bald area — one that has not changed much in the past 12 months — combined with a sufficient donor zone at the back and sides of the scalp where hair remains dense and DHT-resistant. Hair transplant is not appropriate for active, rapidly progressing hair loss (where additional loss after the transplant would leave an uneven result), very young patients (before the pattern has stabilised), or patients without an adequate donor area. Dr. Anshalika conducts a trichoscopy assessment to map your donor density and baldness pattern before recommending a transplant — she will tell you honestly whether it is the right time.
The Bio-FUE Difference — How Medistar Does It
Bio-FUE (Bio-Follicular Unit Extraction) is the gold standard technique used at Medistar's dedicated Hair Transplant Unit — Akola's first. Individual hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor zone using a precision micro-punch under local anaesthesia, leaving only tiny dot marks that become invisible within days. The 'Bio' component refers to the integration of PRP: donor grafts are stored in PRP solution to preserve their vitality during the procedure, and PRP is injected into the recipient area to maximise graft survival and accelerate healing. Each graft is then placed at the precise angle, depth, and direction that mirrors your natural hair growth — a step that requires significant experience and artistic judgment. The entire process happens in a single day; you go home the same evening.
Facial Hair Transplant: Eyebrows, Beard, and Moustache
Hair transplant at Medistar is not limited to the scalp. Dr. Anshalika also performs eyebrow restoration for those with thinning or absent brows due to over-plucking, alopecia, burns, or scarring — carefully designing the arch shape and graft angle to produce a natural, framed appearance. Beard and moustache transplant fills patchy or absent facial hair caused by genetics, hormonal factors, or scarring from acne. These procedures use the same Bio-FUE technique but demand even greater precision in graft placement: facial hairs grow at very low angles almost parallel to the skin surface, and every follicle must be placed accordingly. The results are permanent — transplanted facial hair behaves exactly like natural facial hair, growing at normal rate and requiring regular shaping.
Month by Month: What to Expect After Your Transplant
The post-transplant timeline is predictable once you know what to expect. In the first week, small scabs form around each graft — they fall off by day 7–10 and should not be picked. Between weeks 2–4, the transplanted hairs shed (called shock loss) — this is completely normal and does not mean the transplant has failed; the follicles remain alive in the scalp. From month 3–4, new fine hairs begin emerging from the transplanted follicles. By month 6, visible coverage is clearly establishing. At 10–12 months, the full result is seen: permanent, natural-looking hair that grows, can be styled and cut, and will remain for life. Dr. Anshalika provides a detailed post-operative care protocol and follow-up appointments at every key milestone.
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Common Questions
If medicines, oils, and other treatments haven't worked, it usually means the hair follicles in those areas have weakened beyond what topical treatments can fix. A hair transplant takes strong, permanent hair from the back of your head and replants it where you need it — like moving healthy plants from one part of a garden to a bare patch. The transplanted hair is yours and grows naturally.
Bald areas where hair stopped growing years ago can still be restored with a hair transplant. Using the Bio-FUE technique, individual hair follicles are carefully extracted and implanted. The procedure is minimally invasive, done under local anesthesia, and the results are permanent and natural-looking.
Hair transplant isn't just for the scalp. If your eyebrows are thin or patchy, or if your beard or moustache doesn't grow evenly, we can transplant hair follicles to those areas too. The technique is the same — taking strong follicles from the back of your head and placing them precisely. The results look completely natural.