Frequently Asked Questions

The procedure typically takes between 8 to 10 hours, depending on the number of grafts needed.

Yes, hair transplants are considered permanent. The procedure uses follicles from areas of the scalp that are resistant to hair loss.

No, the procedure is not painful. Local anesthesia is applied, though you may feel slight discomfort for about 5–10 minutes during the anesthesia process.

The procedure begins with a consultation where the doctor evaluates your donor and recipient areas and explains the process. On the day of the procedure, the three main steps are:

1. Hairline design.   
2. Follicle extraction.
3. Follicle implantation.

You should stay in the city for at least two days. On the day after the procedure, you’ll return to the clinic for a head wash and post-op instructions. After that, you can travel and continue follow-up care virtually.

The cost depends on the number of grafts required, which the doctor determines during your consultation. Most procedures range between $2,000 and $4,000 USD.

If you’re a citizen of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or Australia, you do not need a visa to travel.

All procedures are performed by our team of experienced doctors, each with thousands of successful hair transplants performed across our six clinics.

At Ileanovo, we use the FUE motorized technique for follicle extraction and the DHI technique for implantation. Both are advanced, widely used methods with excellent results.

You can typically return to work within 72 hours. For physical activities like exercise or gym sessions, it’s best to wait about 3 weeks.

Minimal scarring is possible, but the techniques used at Ileanovo are designed to make any marks virtually undetectable once healing is complete.