These medications may not work for everyone, but they have a proven track record that shows a significant benefit to many people. A minigraft can be used behind the hairline for added density. Patients are often awake but feel relaxed as they are given a mild sedative. There is usually little or no pain during the surgical procedure. If a turban-type bandage is placed on the scalp at the end of the procedure in order to keep the grafts snug and secure overnight, it will be removed the next day.
Many surgeons use no dressings.
The donor area, where the permanent grafts are taken from, is closed with either sutures or surgical staples that are removed in 7-12 days. Dissolvable sutures may be used in order to eliminate the need for you to return for suture removal. Hair transplantation is a very safe, relatively minor surgical procedure. Patients are provided with a mild analgesic to relieve any discomfort felt the night following the procedure. Small crusts may form on each graft that can be camouflaged by any existing hair that can be combed over the recipient area.