48 Comments

• Tracy Thomas Apr 30

  Again, I was amazed through the whole process. The pain and discomfort was minimal. I was back on my feet and doing my normal routine in no time at all. Hair transplants have come along way. The Doctor and his assistants were incredible. Before I knew it I was done. They explained to me what I needed to do after the procedure in detail. Darren and his staff provided phone numbers just in chase I needed to reach him personally.

• Jim Winders Apr 13

  I wish I could say the pain was nonexistent. I will say the headache like pain I felt after the procedure was short lived. As minimal as it was, it’s still worth mentioning that I felt uncomfortable for about 36 hours. So, if you have ever managed a toothache or a strong headache, I would say you would be fine.

• Jack C. Mar 15

  The only pain I felt was some slight tightness and itching around the places where my hair was transplanted. I was pleasantly surprised about how much it didn’t hurt. I was expecting a long, painful event and was delighted to learn it was outpatient surgery. Couldn’t have gone better.

• salesman Feb 27

  During the procedure i felt no pain at all. After the procedure there was some tightness of the scalp and a little swelling for a day or so, but it wasn’t horrible and was definitely not as bad as I thought it would be.

• Larry Y. Feb 21

  You will feel a little pinch from an injection and that is the only discomfort you will feel from the entire surgery. The procedure is painless. A few hours post op, I took extra strength tylenol and continued using tylenol for two or three days. The area where they took the hair to transplant was a little sore for a few days. For me, the issue of pain was next to nothing. They will prescribe pain medication , so you will have it available , but I bet you will never use it.

• Shaun N Feb 7

  My pain level at it’s worst was a 2 on a 10 scale. I had a level 12 performed on Monday, took medication on Tuesday only and by Thursday I was 100%. There is some tightness that exists for a few days afterwards and it does feel a little funny, but it is not painful.

• Mr. Adam Schwartz Dec 25

  I’ve had two transplants and felt no pain during either of them. In the days that followed my first (more extensive) transplant, I had some discomfort from the swelling I had for a day or two after the procedure. Nights were fine, and I slept through them fine.

• R Sharma Dec 24

  It is uncomfortable for the first few days but to call it painful would be an exageration. Taking it easy for first few days is important, however I was able to do all daily tasks without any concern. During the procedure, the anesthesia is managed very well and the procedure goes almost unnoticed. Just in case you have any little pain, it will go away with how well the staff at the clinic treats you! They are best in class.

• jim colson Dec 22

  I felt no physical or mental pain, the only pain was making the decision to do the procedure, after I had it done that little pain has become a lot of pleasure!

• Pilot Nov 14

  There was no pain during or after the procedure. The suture line was a little sensitive but that goes away in a week or so. I did have some slight swelling which was not something I hadn’t prepared for. That went away within 2-3 days for me.

• Muz Oct 8

  The procedure is painless due to medications.
  The back of the head was a bit uncomfortable for about a week or so and this made sleeping a little uncomfortable at times.
  It is a surgery and that discomfort came from the area in the back where the hair was taken from. I also had some areas of numbness for a week or two but the feeling returned gradually. However, I think that the end result is well worth it.

• Scott Oct 3

  There was no pain involved with the procedure. The only pain I had post-opt was some swelling that lasted a few days and I did have some discomfort on my head because I had a level 12 procedure done. I still have a little discomfort when I wash my hair at the suture on the back of my head and a little on top.

• Jon Oct 3

  As many others have said, during the procedure you don’t feel any pain/discomfort. Over the first 5 to 7 days after the procedure I felt some tightness around the “donor” area. The top of my head wasn’t in any real pain. Nothing that couldn’t be controlled with Tylenol. Even the pain I did have was more of tenderness. It took probably a full week for it to completely go away, but this was a small price to pay. Just follow the post-op instructions and you will be fine.

• DF Oct 1

  I had the procedure just 7 days ago. I had only mild sensitivity/tightness along my donor area (back of my head). I had NO PAIN in the area where the new grafts were placed. I took ZERO pain medicine after the procedure and took only extra strength tylenol at night time to help me sleep better. I followed the post instructions from PAI to a “tee” which was the key to keeping me “pain free.”

• Kevin Aug 13

  For me there was some mild pain after the procedure, but this can be managed easily. There is really no pain while it’s being performed. I had a little passing pain for a little over a week in the area the hair was taken from. The actual place where the grafts were implanted had no pain.

• Brian G Aug 13

  As for the procedure, i felt nothing. I wake up about an hour before they were done and just kept talking with the Dr. and his team till they were finished. I had to wait a short while till I could leave. The first day I felt fine. The second day the area the hair was taken was a little tender but not bad. The first few days were time consuming because you have to be so careful with your head and how you wash it. Other then that, everything was great. Everything healed and I have a ton of hair now. Thanks so much PAI… Brian G.

• David Aug 10

  During the actual procedure you don’t feel a thing. For most of it you get to take a nice nap. The first couple of days I had the occasional bit of discomfort but nothing to major. The one thing that bugged me was a little bit of itching, but that is totally normal during the first week or so. It let me know I was healing well. A year later, the initial discomfort was totally worth it.

• Diane Jul 16

  I slept through most of the procedure. The next day after meeting with Melissa for a shampoo and style I went to 2 graduation parties. I followed the detailed directions i was given . Pain was very minimal.

• Steve Jul 3

  I had a procedure 5 years ago through a competitor and there was pain during the procedure and after it, especially from the suture area. I was told by PAI that the technology has changed now and that pain is not an issue. They were right, I had very little pain post procedure. The suture line was slightly uncomfortable, however, I never needed to take any medication. The worst part of the whole thing was staying up all the first night (by choice) to make sure i didnt bump or damage anything!

• Jack Trudeau Jun 20

  I thought it was going to hurt a lot more than it actually did. I had a little bit of discomfort but It didn’t hurt much, even afterward…..it takes awhile for your hair to grow in but that’s part of the procedure. When it comes in, you just go WOW, awesome!

• Mark H Jun 20

  There was no discomfort during the procedue as I was slightly sedated. There was some discomfort for a couple of days. Not so much pain as tightness. I never had to take any medication for pain and slept okay afterwards.
  There were no surprised. It went exactly as described.

• Mike McConnell May 3

  There is some mild discomfort the first few days but nothing serious. PAI are very detailed with the post procedure instructions and following those really helps.

• Dale Feb 29

  I don’t remember much of the procedure as I “napped” through most of it. I don’t recall experiencing any pain during the procedure. I had the largest procedure done and the first 24 hours post-op were the most uncomfortable. I’d describe the feeling as mild discomfort in the donor area and an odd numb sensation in the transplant area. I was fully functional and went back to work on the 3rd day post-op but with some discomfort. After having this procedure done, the positive results of 6000+ new hairs far outweigh the minor discomfort I experienced. Darren, Dr. Waesche and his PAI staff are top notch! Darren has cheerfully endured countless questions by me and has an earnest concern for me as a patient. Would highly recommend PAI to anyone looking to restore their hair.

• Tuhin S. Jan 10

  It did not hurt at all during the actual procedure but up to 3-4 days after the procedure you can feel some discomfort and that something had been done. I wouldnt say it was painful in that time but more an irritation.

• scientist Dec 28

  I had no pain at all during the procedure. My experience is that i did have a little mild discomfort for a couple of days after the procedure. It was more a case of sometimes i would forget I had something done and would bump my head and it would be a little uncomfortable but it was only really for the first 2-3 days and nothing I couldnt contend with. I went back for a standard follow up the day after the procedure and again after 10 days to meake sure everything was going ok and it was.

• Jason W Dec 1

  I would not say the procedure hurts. The first night I remember having some slight discomfort and i did find it a little bit awkward to have to sleep a little elavated for the first day or 2. But what’s a few days of your life with sub-par sleep compared to the benefit of having a fuller, natural looking head of hair? Dr Waesche and his team did do a great job.

• Lee W Nov 9

  I had some mild discomfort of my scalp for a few days. This did not constitute a significant problem for me.

• Matt H. Sep 22

  I am 4 months post op and the procedure was not painful at all. I had a some tightness and numbess in both the donnor area and the recipient site but after about a week or so the discomfort ceased. While I am only 4 months into this, I am completely satisfied. Any discomfort that I might have had is well worth the results thus far. If you are thinking about having this proecedure now stop thinking and start calling. You could not make a better choice than PAI Medical. From Darren to Melissa, to the many receptionists, to the nurses, to the Doctor, you are treated absolutely amazingly. They are always wearing a smile and do whatever they can to make your experience a great one. I am soooo thankful that I chose PAI. Without them I would still be searching for my next hat to wear.

• Chris W Sep 11

  Right before the procedure i was given something to help me relax and in fact i dozed of for a little while and before i know it the team had nearly finished! Actually going through the procedure was one of my biggest concerns but I actually felt no discomfort during it and felt little to no discomfort the following days. Overall I was very pleased and found the post op recovery was a breeze.
  Thanks Darren, Dr. Waesche and PAI!

• Don D. Aug 27

  Dr. Waesche and the P.A.I. team not only offered me hope–THEY DELIVERED! The procedure was truly effortless(on my behalf) as the P.A.I. team was there for me every step of the way. The procedure itself was painless and I enjoyed sharing a few laughs with the girls while the procedure was in progress. I can report to all that I have had far more discomfort from a heavy training session than any aspect of the procedure!

• Mike McConnell Aug 18

  The procedure was relatively painless and the results are amazing! Dr. Waesche and his team were considerate, caring, and they made me feel very comfortable. It takes a few months for the hair to begin to grow and then it takes off. I wish i had done this sooner. My hair line has been receding since shortly after college and that was a LONG time ago!

• Bob G Aug 14

  Generally I would describe what I felt as a mild discomfort verses pain, although the area where they take the hair from can be sensitive to touch for a few days. I did also experience some slight scalp numbness for a while right after the procedure. It wasnt a big deal and it cleared up as time progressed.

• Diane R. Jul 22

  There was nothing to it. There was no pain and in fact it all seemed to go very smoothly.The medical team was so great. They put me at ease and answered all of my questions. Dr Waesche was so kind and understanding and he did a great job, he really is wonderful at what he does.

• Kathy G Jul 7

  I did experience some discomfort after the procedure when the medicine wore off. I had minor tightness in the donor area for about a week. The minor pain was well worth it though. If I would ever need it done again, I would not hesitate.

• John C Jun 29

  The pain was very minor though i did have a little discomfort the first night but it quickly became less and less in the next 24 – 48 hours. A very small price for not worrying anymore about hair loss and wearing a hat everywhere. Definitely worth it, I just wish I did not wait as long as I did.

• Todd Jun 6

  I was very concerned about post-op pain, but I didn’t experience any. The most annoying thing was some minor swelling, but that only lasted for a couple of days. I actually slept through the entire procedure. Overall, a piece of cake.

• Judy May 14

  I am very tender-headed and have zero tolerance for pain to begin with and I survived, so don’t let that hold you back. Surgery day is very exciting!

• J. Daniel Mar 29

  Forget about pain during the procedure – there isn’t any. I had some mild discomfort and some restless sleep the first couple of nights, but on a scale of 1 to 10 it was never more than a 3.
  I’m about 10 months removed from my 5900 hair procedure and I’ll admit there are still some sensitive spots every once in a great while where there is hair still growing in, but I wouldn’t change the results for anything. PAI blows Bosley and Hair Club out of the water, trust me I’ve been there.

• John S Mar 25

  I have to admit that I am a big baby when it comes to pain. I have a very low tolerance for it. They prescribed pain medication for me, which I figured I would need.

  To this day, I have yet to use any of it. I took an Extra Strength Tylenol before I went to sleep in my recliner, just to help kinda relax me. That was pretty much it. In fact, the only sensations I really experienced was the itchiness as the folicles started to grow.

  The only real pain I have experienced during this whole process is that from kicking myself in the rear from not having this done before now!

  One other thing, if you do experience any pain, it will subside when you get that yearly survey, where they send you a picture of your hairline before. You will be in shock, and realize that it was ALL WORTHWHILE!

• Jason A Mar 20

  Very little pain as stated by many above. Slightly stiff neck from sleeping upright for the first few days but that was it. Took no pain medication and felt 100% after a few days. No big deal at all.

• Ryan Feb 16

  I was actually surprised by how little pain I felt during and after the procedure. The only real discomfort I had was the first couple of days when you have to sleep sitting up and being extra careful not to injure the grafts. It is now one year after my surgery and any discomfort I experienced is long forgotten because the results are amazing! I highly recommend this procedure to anyone who wants to get their hair back.

• Louise G. Jan 11

  I had very little pain. I took a tylenol one night and that is all. There was some discomfort for a couple of days, but not much. It was definitely worth it.

• Donna E. Jan 4

  I didn’t feel a thing during the procdure….not a thing. Afterwards, I could feel pressure (nothing intolerable) from the swelling in both the transplant and the donor area, but used the pain meds to keep that under control and to help me sleep sitting up the first few nights. I think I took the minimal, not the full dose, and was fine. I just didn’t want the discomfort to create pressure problems in the transplant area. Then, after the stitches came out I felt much more normal. I can’t feel the stitch line with my fingers any more, after 6 months. I check out the new growth every day, and it still excites me after all the years of watching the size of the baldness increase. I’m so, so glad I had it done.

• Craig B Dec 31

  There was no pain for me as well. The only “pain” was sleeping sitting up.
  (pain in the ass)

• Jerad A. Dec 31

  my biggest fear!!!…how much pain? I am here to tell you ZERO. Hard to believe, but zero. I am 5 months post op (level 12). The actual procedure was a great nap for me. I woke up with about 10 min. left, I seriously didn’t feel a thing. The first couple of days after I had minor discomfort (I think most was from sleeping in a recliner with a neck pillow for 3 nights) and on day 4 and 5 I had a little forehead swelling. Day 7-10 I was washing my scalp and getting the tiny scabs off, without pain. Day 10 when the stiches came out, life was completely back to normal except for some slightly red scalp. Day 11-today…just watching it grow! Fantastic.

• Rich Dec 30

  There was no pain during the procedure. I was amazed. There was no pain at all during the day, just a little uncomfortable sleeping the first few nights. I never took any of the prescription pain medicine. I did take a couple of Tylenol at night only. I’m glad I made the decision to do it.

• Todd Dec 28

  I’m not a huge fan of pain, but it was better than I thought it would be. Dr. Waesche made the experience seamless.

• Amran Dec 28

  I am 4 months post-op. The operation itself wasn’t painful at all. I could feel a little pressure at times but really no pain. At one point I felt a very slight sting, kind of like a mild bee sting, but it was only for a few seconds, but even that was minimal. I had some mild discomfort in the first few days after the procedure but it certainly wasn’t painful. I had a little tightness in the area in the back but when the suture came out that quickly eased. All in all I would have to say that it was much easier than I thought it would be.