Hair transplants for men.

No. An assessment of your candidacy must establish the cause of hair loss, the condition of the donor area and the treatment options before considering a procedure.

The design takes your facial features, existing hair and possible future hair loss into account. Your expectations are discussed during the consultation to plan a hairline suited to your situation and the resources of your donor area.

This depends on the area to cover and the grafts available in the donor area. The consultation helps establish priorities and determine whether both areas can be treated together or whether the plan should be organized in stages.

No. Hair that has not been transplanted may continue to thin or fall out. This possibility should be considered from the planning stage. A medical assessment allows you to discuss potentially suitable treatments and follow-up.

Hair texture is part of the assessment. Explore our information on hair transplants for Afro-textured and tightly curled hair.

The options, alternatives, risks and limitations of the outcome, as well as the quote and follow-up. A hair transplant is a surgical procedure: these points should be explained before any decision.

At NOVA, wait until the first ten days after your final transplant day have passed before wearing a cap or hat: from day 11, choose a loose-fitting one that does not rub the treated areas. Wait three weeks before wearing a beanie or helmet. Keep items clean and dry, especially after sweating: follow their cleaning instructions and let them dry fully. Do not modify a helmet’s safety components. If an item presses on an area that is still sensitive or has not healed, ask for advice before wearing it.

At NOVA, we recommend allowing 7 to 10 days before flying after your hair transplant. Slower recovery, significant swelling, or unusual symptoms may require postponing departure. Plan your journey so you can continue aftercare and avoid friction or impact on treated areas.

At NOVA, these are the time guidelines for one transplant day:

• 500–1,000 grafts: up to 6 hours.
• More than 1,000 and up to 2,000 grafts: up to 8 hours.
• More than 2,000 and up to 3,000 grafts: up to 10 hours maximum.

These are approximate guidelines, not a guaranteed duration. The procedure and breaks needed for your comfort may affect the schedule.

For straight and wavy hair, allow one day for up to 3,000 grafts and two days above that. For Afro and tightly curled hair, allow one day for up to 2,000 grafts and two days above that. For a two-day procedure, the time guidelines apply to the grafts planned for each day; the team confirms the allocation and schedule.

You arrive in the morning to complete your paperwork. The team draws the planned hairline or treatment outline, which you approve before proceeding. Local anesthesia is followed by graft extraction. The grafts are organized and kept cool in an appropriate preservation solution.

After extraction, you have about an hour to rest and enjoy a hot meal ordered for you. Implantation follows, usually while you lie on your back. You can watch TV or use your phone, covered with protective film according to the center’s hygiene procedures.

Snack and bathroom breaks are available. Let the team know when you need a break; an assistant accompanies you to the bathroom. The schedule takes the procedure and your comfort into account.