FOLLICLE TRANSPLANTATION - OTHER ISSUES

Is the procedure painful?

The only time when the patient feels anything is during the administration of local anesthetic. While the local anesthetic is administered without needles, a high pressure injector is used instead. The anesthetic will be administered about 15 times over the donor area. The patient would feel like being flicked by someone with a finger each time the local anesthetic is administered. The same would apply to the recipient area.  It can hardly be described or labeled as pain. The patient would not feel anything throughout the rest of the procedure. 

The local anesthetic will wear off several hours after the procedure. After that, the patient will regain full sensitivity of the scalp. The patient may feel a certain tenderness on the donor area and the grafts site. While pain relievers are provided to the patients after the procedure, very rarely does a patient report so much pain after the surgery that justifies the use of pain relievers.

Pain should not be a concern for patients. On the contrary, patients should prepare themselves for a certain restlessness and discomfort while lying on the stomach for several hours when the donor hairs are being extracted. Gho Clinic is currently designing new equipment that will alleviate the discomfort. 

What kind of candidates are best suitable for Follicle Transplantation?

Considerations will be given on an individual basis during a personal consultation with Dr. Gho. In general, Follicle Transplantation is suitable for most men or women suffering from androgenetic alopecia. It is ideal for patients who want to restore a partially thinning hairline, preempt areas that are starting to thin as well as to touch up previous hair transplant work.  The procedure is not suitable for individuals who are aggressively pursuing a lower hairline than is appropriate for his or her age nor for individuals who desire a density like that of a teenager's.

Can patients schedule consecutive sessions? 

Yes. Consecutive sessions can be scheduled provided that the consecutive procedure is performed on a different part of the balding area. Overseas patients can have two Follicle Transplantation sessions in one trip. 

What can one expect during the consultation?

The patient will meet Dr. Gho during the consultation. Dr. Gho will examine the patient's condition and discuss possible alternatives to surgery. If the patient decides to proceed with Follicle Transplantation, Dr. Gho will then design with the patient the area that is to be treated, the number of grafts to use, the types of grafts, as well the angle and placement of grafts. 

What is the cost for one session of Follicle Transplantation?

The basic cost of one Follicle Transplantation session is Eur 2,250 which covers at least 250 grafts. However, Gho Clinic strives to transplant an average of 300 - 400 grafts in most patients. An overseas package can be arranged for the patient at an additional cost of Eur 750. The overseas package is usually for will cover the following:

Hotel accommodation for 2-3 nights.
Ground transportation throughout the trip. 
Breakfast and dinner. 
Topical anti-biotic.
Oral anti-biotic.
Maastricht information package.

Starting from January 1, 2003, the price structure will be as follows:

The price for the overseas package will decrease to Eur700.
The price for one Follicle Transplantation session will increase to Eur2,300 due to increase in the price of medication effective January 1, 2003. 

How do patients go about scheduling an appointment?

You can call 00-31-43-3540610 or email info@ghoclinic.com or you can visit Gho Clinic's website at www.ghoclinic.com where you can fill out the following request forms:

Gho Clinic telephone consultation request form
http://www.ghoclinic.com/telephone-consultation.php

Gho Clinic overseas package request form
http://www.ghoclinic.com/overseas-package.php

For other questions or inquires
http://www.ghoclinic.com/moreinfo.php