We at the Hair Surgery Institute know that the decision to have surgery is not one to be made lightly. We can assure you that our patients consider their decision to have hair replacement surgery one of the best they ever made. Many state that they wished they had not waited so long. During your consultation you will meet personally with Dr. Waldman. He will carefully describe our state-of-the-art procedures and thoroughly explain the medical facts to you. You will also be shown before and after photographs of patients who have benefited from Dr. Waldman's techniques and considerable experience.

Your surgery will take place in the relaxed surroundings of our surgical suite. Dr. Waldman will be assisted by a specially trained team of nurses and technicians. We can assure you that the procedure will be a safe, painless, and pleasant experience.

Initially, you be given oral sedation followed by the administration of local anesthetic. During surgery, a small strip of donor hair-bearing skin is excised from the back of the scalp and cut into a number of smaller pieces of skin called "grafts". These grafts, which vary in size, are cleaned and trimmed before being implanted into the balding area. Single hairs are also removed, complete with their roots and some surrounding tissue, and then reinserted into the hairline. The donor area is closed with either staples or sutures.

Each hair transplant session takes from 4 to 6 hours, after which you may return home to recover in your own surroundings. The following day, you will return to our office for removal of your dressing and follow-up care.