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Ask UsThe most common cause is male pattern baldness, which is genetic and driven by the hormone DHT. Stress, illness, poor nutrition, thyroid problems and some medicines can also cause hair loss.
Men with stable pattern hair loss, enough healthy donor hair at the back and sides, and good general health. Hair loss is checked first to rule out causes that need medical treatment.
The main techniques are FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction), FUT (strip method), and combination or hybrid approaches. Dr. Ashutosh Shah recommends the method that suits your hair loss and donor area.
It is done under local anaesthesia, so you feel no pain during the procedure. Mild soreness afterwards is controlled with medicines.
About 4 to 8 hours, depending on how many grafts are needed. You go home the same day.
Most men return to desk work in 3 to 5 days. Avoid helmets, heavy exercise and swimming for about 2 to 3 weeks.
The transplanted hair is permanent because it comes from DHT-resistant areas. Your untreated native hair may continue to thin, so medicines may be advised to protect it.
