Dear Patients,
Today, I would like to share with you the real journey of our patient, Mr. Shreyash Patel, who underwent a successful hair transplant at our Hair Free and Hair Grow Clinic. By walking you through his case, my goal is to help you better understand the process, the steps involved, and what you can expect during your own hair restoration journey.
Patient Profile
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Name: Shreyash Patel
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Age: 32 years
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Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
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Condition: Hair loss for 4–5 years, currently baldness level 4/5
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Family History: Father with baldness (genetic predisposition)
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Medical History: No major health issues (no diabetes, hypertension, asthma, allergies, or keloids)
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Past Treatments: Tried minoxidil and multivitamins, which showed minimal and temporary results
Consultation & Diagnosis
Mr. Shreyash Patel consulted Dr. Jinkal Kunjadiya, a renowned dermatologist at our Surat branch. After a thorough evaluation including hairline assessment, trichoscopy analysis, and donor area examination, Dr. Jinkal recommended a BIG-FUE hair transplant combined with PRP sessions, supplements, and supportive medication.
Treatment Details
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Procedure Date: 14th October 2022
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Technique: BIG-FUE Hair Transplant
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Grafts Extracted: 4067 grafts
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Additional Treatments:
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5 PRP sessions (spaced at 2-month intervals within a year)
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DHT blocker medication
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Minoxidil: 5% and 10% topical solutions
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Nutritional supplements
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Step-by-Step Procedure
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Planning & Hairline Design
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Customized design created by Dr. Jinkal according to patient’s preferences and hair loss pattern.
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Front and middle areas marked for transplantation.
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Donor Area Analysis
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Hair type: Straight, thick, black
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Donor quality: Average to good
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Preparation
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Allergy test for anesthesia conducted (result: non-allergic).
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Scalp shaved and sterilized with betadine and alcohol.
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Slit Creation
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Diamond Sapphire Tip Blade used (size 1.2 for hairline, 1.4 for other areas).
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Slits made at precise angles and directions for natural hair growth.
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Graft Extraction
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Conducted with a 0.8 mm titanium punch under magnification.
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Duration: 160 minutes.
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Graft quality: 10% single-rooted, 90% double/triple-rooted (ensuring higher density).
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Graft Preservation
- Stored at 4°C in a graft chiller, immersed in RL solution.
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Implantation
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Grafts implanted using K.E.E.P. implanter.
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Duration: 3.5 hours.
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Post-Procedure Care
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Dressing applied, medications prescribed, and aftercare instructions provided.
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Direct follow-up access to the doctor for support.
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Recovery & Hair Growth Journey
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Shedding Phase (0–3 months):
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Around 40% of transplanted hairs shed (a normal process).
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2 PRP sessions conducted to support growth and stabilize existing hair.
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The donor area healed within 30 days.
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Baby Hair Growth (3–4 months):
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New hairs started sprouting gradually.
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Third PRP session administered.
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Density Improvement (5 months):
- Existing trimmed hair achieved fuller density.
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Active Growth Phase (6–7 months):
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About 80% of transplanted hair grew, allowing the patient to style hair.
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Booster PRP given at 9 months.
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Final Results (11 months):
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Full results visible.
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Patient achieved natural density; multiple haircuts are possible.
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Only advised to continue minoxidil and occasional booster PRP for maintenance.
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Final Advice
Mr. Shreyash Patel was very happy with his results. We advised him to continue minoxidil and, if needed, occasional booster PRP sessions in the future to maintain both his transplanted and existing hair.
Message to You
If you are experiencing baldness or thinning hair, remember that you are not alone. With modern techniques like BIG-FUE hair transplants, we can restore not only your hairline but also your confidence.
At Hairfree Hairgrow Clinic, we carefully plan every step of your treatment from consultation to follow-up to ensure safe, natural, and long-lasting results.
Feel free to consult us for a detailed hair analysis. Together, we can plan your personalized journey to fuller, healthier hair.





