Patient Background
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Name: Rohit Gore
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Age: 29 years
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City: Bengaluru, India
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Hair Loss History:
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Hair fall started around 9–10 years ago.
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Baldness is more prominent in the front hairline and crown area.
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The middle scalp had good hair; no transplant was needed.
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Baldness level: Grade 5.
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Other Concerns: Mild dandruff, itching, scalp pimples.
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Family History: Father also had baldness (hereditary factor).
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Medical Condition: No diabetes, BP, asthma, or allergies. Blood tests are normal.
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Past Surgery: None.
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Previous Treatment: One earlier hair transplant at another center unsatisfactory results (unnatural hairline).
Consultation at Hairfree & Hairgrow Clinic, Surat
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Understood pros & cons of hair transplants, available techniques, and realistic expectations.
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Decided to undergo a second hair transplant with our team.
Treatment Plan
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Date of Surgery: 21st October 2021
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Technique Used: Advanced I-FUE
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Total Grafts Implanted: 3800
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Additional Treatments:
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4–5 sessions of PRP therapy (at 2-month intervals).
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DHT blockers and minoxidil (5% & 10%).
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Nutritional supplements for hair growth.
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Step-by-Step Procedure
a) Planning & Design
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Designed a natural-looking hairline.
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Crown area marked for coverage.
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Middle scalp not included (good density).
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Donor area checked with trichoscopy average condition, thin curly blackish hair.
b) Preparation
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Allergy test for anesthesia negative.
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Head shaved, scalp sterilized.
c) Anesthesia
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Local anesthesia given with a painless technique.
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Rohit reported minimal pain.
d) Slit Making
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Done with Metal Sapphire Blade (1.2 mm for hairline, 1.4 mm for rest).
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Slits made with the correct angle & direction for natural results.
e) Extraction (Graft Harvesting)
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Grafts extracted with 0.8 mm micro punch.
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Stored in RL solution at 4°C.
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Distribution of grafts:
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20% single grafts.
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80% multiple grafts (including double & triple roots ensured better density).
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Total extraction time: ~3 hours.
f) Implantation
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Implanted with K.E.E.P implanter pens.
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Ensured minimum damage to roots.
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Duration: ~3.5 hours.
g) Post-Surgery Care
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Dressing done.
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Medicines given for infection & pain control.
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Detailed aftercare instructions provided.
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Doctor’s personal follow-up number shared.
Recovery & Growth Journey
Phase 1: Shedding (0–3 months)
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Hair shafts fell out (normal).
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Roots stayed intact.
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The donor area healed by 40 days.
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First PRP given after 2 months.
Phase 2: Growth (3–8 months)
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New hair started sprouting.
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Approx. 25% growth every month.
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By 5 months, the first haircut possible.
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PRP sessions at the 2nd & 3rd month improved density.
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Hairs thickened gradually.
Phase 3: Final Result (12 months)
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By 1 year, 80–100% growth is achieved.
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Natural hairline restored.
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Crown filled.
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Good density and thickness.
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Rohit styled his hair confidently, with multiple haircuts done post-surgery.
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Maintenance plan: continue minoxidil & PRP every 3–4 months.
Outcome & Patient Satisfaction
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Rohit was very happy with his second hair transplant.
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Results were far better than his first surgery.
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He now enjoys full confidence in social gatherings and weddings.
Key Takeaway
Rohit’s story shows that even if your first transplant didn’t give expected results, a well-planned second procedure with the right technique and expert team can completely transform your look.