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A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves the extraction of healthy hair follicles from one part of the body, usually the back or sides of the scalp, and transplanting them into areas with thinning or no hair. It is a permanent solution for hair loss and can help restore a fuller, natural-looking head of hair.

The duration of a hair transplant procedure depends on the technique used and the extent of hair loss being treated. Generally, a hair transplant can take several hours to a full day. Advanced techniques such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) may take longer but offer faster recovery times and minimal scarring compared to traditional methods.

Hair transplant procedures are usually performed under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain during the procedure. Some discomfort or mild soreness may be experienced during the recovery period, which can be managed with prescribed medications or over-the-counter pain relief.

After a hair transplant, the transplanted hair follicles typically go through a shedding phase before new hair growth starts. It usually takes around 3-6 months to see initial results, and the final results can take up to a year or more, as the transplanted hair gradually grows and matures.

Hair transplants are generally suitable for individuals who have sufficient donor hair follicles, good overall health, and realistic expectations about the results. However, a thorough evaluation by a qualified hair transplant surgeon is necessary to determine the suitability of the procedure on a case-by-case basis, as individual factors such as age, hair loss pattern, and medical history may affect the outcome.