Is the first consultation a commitment to surgery?

No. It is an assessment. You can take the plan home and think it over for as long as you need.

How long does the consultation take?

Allow enough time for the history, the scalp microscope check and your questions. The front desk can advise you when you book.

Can I return to work after the transplant?

This depends on your job and how you heal. Dr Sai will guide you, and you should plan around the first wash on day two or three.

Is the same doctor there at every visit?

Yes. Dr Sai Santosh handles the assessment, the transplant and the reviews, so you deal with the same surgeon throughout.

Hair Transplant in Gunadala, Vijayawada

If you are considering a hair transplant in Gunadala, Vijayawada, the first step is a conversation and a close look at your scalp, with no commitment beyond that. At GIA Clinics Gunadala, near Hyatt Place, that consultation is with Dr Sai Santosh, the surgeon who would also do your transplant. Here is what the appointment covers and how to get the most from it.

Before you come

Note when your hair loss began and how it has changed
Bring a list of your medicines and any health conditions
Bring old photographs of your hair, if you have them
Write down what you want: hairline, crown or overall density

In the consultation room

Dr Sai will first listen to your hair loss history. He then examines your scalp under a microscope, checking hair density, thickness and scalp health. He also looks at the back and sides, which supply the donor hair. That decides how much can be moved, and in turn what you can realistically expect.

You should leave with clear answers on three points: whether a transplant suits you now, roughly how much coverage is realistic, and what happens next. If he thinks you should wait or try something else first, such as PRP or GFC therapy, he will tell you.

Questions worth asking at the visit

How will my hairline look as I get older?
What will my donor area look like afterwards?
What if my hair loss continues?
How often will you review me?

If you go ahead

The graft plan and hairline are agreed and routine blood tests are done. After that, a procedure day is booked. Expect three to four visits in all: the consultation, the procedure day, the first wash and later reviews. A first wash and check follow on day two or three, so keep those days free.

Timing your visits

Dr Sai sees patients at Gunadala from 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This allows after-work consultations, though his time fills up, so please call ahead rather than coming in on the off chance. The clinic itself is open Monday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 8:30 PM.

To book

Call or WhatsApp GIA Clinics Gunadala on 090772 93949 and ask for a hair consultation with Dr Sai Santosh.