Are hair transplant results permanent?
+
Yes. Transplanted hair follicles are harvested from the donor zone at the back and sides of the head, which are genetically resistant to DHT (the hormone responsible for pattern baldness). Once successfully grafted, these follicles continue growing naturally for a lifetime.
What is shock loss after hair transplant surgery?
+
Shock loss refers to temporary shedding of existing or newly transplanted hair shafts 2 to 8 weeks after surgery due to surgical trauma. This is a normal phase of the hair growth cycle. The roots remain intact beneath the scalp, and new hair shafts emerge after 3 to 4 months.
How many sessions of PRP or GFC are required?
+
A standard non-surgical hair restoration regimen involves 4 to 6 sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart. Maintenance sessions once every 4 to 6 months help sustain follicle thickness and suppress active hair fall.
How does GFC differ from standard PRP therapy?
+
GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) uses advanced preparation kits to extract concentrated growth factors directly from platelets without red blood cell or white blood cell contamination. This results in higher growth factor concentrations, less scalp discomfort, and faster clinical response compared to traditional PRP.
Can I have PRP/GFC treatment if I’ve already had a hair transplant?
+
Yes. Combining PRP or GFC with hair transplantation is highly recommended. Growth factor therapy accelerates graft take, speeds up post-op healing, and helps preserve existing non-transplanted native hair surrounding the graft site.
Is hair transplant or PRP better for women with thinning hair?
+
Female pattern hair loss usually manifests as diffuse thinning across the crown rather than complete localized baldness. For early to moderate female thinning, non-surgical GFC/PRP or QR678 therapy is the preferred first-line treatment to thicken miniaturized hair. Hair transplantation is reserved for defined areas of density loss with healthy donor hair available.
At what stage of hair loss should I consider a transplant instead of PRP?
+
Non-surgical therapies require living, dormant hair follicles to stimulate. When an area has progressed to complete baldness with smooth scalp skin and dead follicles (typically Norwood Grade 3 and above), hair transplantation is necessary to restore physical hair coverage.
Does Aesthetic Studio treat eyebrow or beard hair loss?
+
Yes. Dr. Bharathi performs specialized facial hair restoration, including FUE eyebrow reconstruction and beard/moustache graft transplantation, placing single-hair grafts at precise natural angles for seamless cosmetic integration.