I've opted to break my experience/review of my hair transplant procedure here down into segments…read morefor a bit of coherency
The initial consult:
Parsa Mohebis office was a wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly friendly on arrival, offering beverages and a book. Dr. Gujrati was right on time for our consultation and brought me into his office to explain the procedure and worked with me on how we could possibly achieve the desired look I was looking for. The consultation lasted about 45 minutes and was not rushed. Dr. Gujrati took my concerns into consideration and took an in depth, detailed approach. He analyzed my hair follicles, performed a miniaturization study, and took careful measurements to determine my face structure, and find a desired hair line that was both achievable, realistic, and what I was absolutely hoping for, possible with FUE. At this point I knew this was the right choice for me. I was sent home with a book on hair transplantation written by Dr. Mohebi, and kept in close contact by the clinic with any questions or concerns. I was also started on Oral Finasteride for 3 months to ensure I would not experience side effects prior to undergoing the surgery, as this would affect the results. Fortunately, however mild they may be, I did not experience these side effects.
The Procedure:
Being a medical professional myself in critical care, I often work with surgeries and am closely involved in both the procedures, and recovery process. On arrival for procedure day, I was greeted by Dr. Gujrati and his team where he explained how the procedure would be done step-by-step, which methods of mild sedation and local anesthesia would be used, when breaks would occur, and the overall plan for the day. I was then given a dose of Valium for relaxation and proceeded to the procedure room. In the procedure room, there was a time-out done before beginning to ensure everyone involved was on the same page, and we could proceed safely. Also will point out that you will be awake for the procedure, however I was not uncomfortable in any way. After checks were completed, we began. I was given regional anesthesia (the only mildly painful part of the procedure as it is a numbing injection into the scalp given via needle syringe). However, this quickly went away once the numbing effect started. Dr. Gujrati made a point to make sure that I let him and the team know if I felt any sort of pain or discomfort throughout the procedure, as they would quickly address the situation. Once it was confirmed my scalp was numb, the incisions for follicle placements were carefully made by Dr. Gujrati and donor harvesting began. I was relieved that Dr. Gujrati was very present throughout the entire 9 hour procedure, either in a hands-on manner, or by closely supervising the team of technicians (also highly skilled) who were performing the procedure. Although I was technically undergoing surgery, it almost felt like a spa day. I was comfortable, relaxed, entertainment and music was provided, as well as a delicious lunch. I even snuck in a couple of naps throughout the process. Once we were finally completely 9 hours later, the surgical sites were carefully assessed and I was provided a ride back to my hotel, and instructed to return the next morning for education on washing and post-op care for the next 10 days which were crucial for recovery. Finally, I was cleared to return home and provided with a gift bag (thanks!), as well as extensive educational material regarding what to expect throughout the entire recovery process, and how to care for my newly transplanted hair.
Recovery:
The recovery process went as expected based on the education provided by Dr. Gujarati and the Parsa Mohebi website. I was encouraged to call with any concerns and and even had a virtual visit roughly 10 days post op with Dr. Gujrati to assess the progress of recovery. Really it could not have been a smoother process. As I'm still technically in the recovery phase (10mo), I can just say it's going exactly how it was explained. With Dr.Gujrati having undergone a FUE procedure himself with Dr. Mohebi, it's immensely helpful as he explains his personal experiences throughout the process. Truly an expert in the field.
Overall, I am EXTREMELY pleased with my experience with Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration, and my procedure performed by Dr. Gujrati and team in the San Francisco office. I could not recommend this office enough. While I am still not 100% complete with the recovery process which may take 12-18 months, growth could stop right now and I would still be amazed with the results.
Sincerely,
Thank you!