25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
MULTI-UNIT HAIR GRAFTING™
ARTAS ROBOTIC FUE
FDA-CLEARED TREATMENTS
From the moment you book your trip to the day you fly home, our team walks with you at every step. Tap a stage below to see what to expect.
A little planning in the weeks before you travel makes the day of your procedure, and the days after, much easier. We are here to assist you with hotel options and any way we can regarding travel questions.
Most out-of-town patients, especially those flying in, will arrive the day before their procedure. We manage the first 24 hours closely, so plan to stay the night of your procedure as well. The next morning, you'll come back in for a wash and check-up before you're free to head home.
Your physician will review your medical history ahead of time, and our office will follow up with specific required directions. We will call in some standard medications to the pharmacy we have on record for you, to be used in the immediate post-procedure healing phase. Be sure to pick these up before you come in for the procedure.
As a general rule, plan to stop blood thinners, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamins, and alcohol in the days before surgery, per your pre-procedure instructions and our office's guidance.
Most patients fly into Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 15–20 minutes from our clinic. See Where to Stay above for hotel partnerships and local ride options.
Here's what to expect on the day itself, so there's nothing to figure out while you're focused on your procedure.
Check your pre-procedure paperwork and prior clinic communication for your correct arrival time.
Because of the sedation and local anesthesia used during your procedure, you will not be able to drive yourself afterward. If you're local and plan to be picked up rather than take an Uber home, please arrange this ahead of time.
If a friend or family member is picking you up, we'll call them about an hour before the procedure is complete. If you're staying at a nearby hotel, we can help coordinate an Uber right after your procedure.
Immediately after your procedure, we'll give you snacks and electrolytes to help you through the post-procedure phase. Your grafts will be delicate at first, so we recommend heading back to your accommodation and staying upright and as immobile as possible for the evening. You'll receive specific directions, and we'll call to check in on you that night.
The scalp is very vascular, so it heals fast, but the grafts are most delicate in the first 48 hours. Being very gentle and following the directions you're given is important during this window to ensure that you get the best possible outcome.
The morning after your procedure, we'll wash your scalp for you and give you clear directions for the coming week to 10 days. You'll wash 1–2 times daily at home, and we'll walk you through exactly how.
We'll see you for your hairwash the next morning, after which you're good to start your journey home. While you can't drive on the day of your procedure, you're fine to drive the next day. A clean, loose-fitting hat or bandana is fine to wear, just be sure it isn't touching the transplant area.
If you're carrying saline spray or other liquids related to your recovery, TSA allows medically necessary items beyond the standard limit, just notify the agent at screening.
Small scabs typically start to flake off around day 5–6 and are generally gone by day 10–12. You'll have specific directions for daily washing, and if anything feels off, you have direct access to your care team by phone.
As a reminder, you will be unable to drive for the remainder of the day after your procedure. We're located very close to our preferred hotel partners, so you can easily Uber to and from the clinic on procedure day.
Reach your care team anytime — before you book, during your trip, or long after you're home. Visit our Contact page to send a message or schedule a virtual check-in.
3500 DePauw Blvd. Suite 2011 Indianapolis, IN 46268. (317) 522-2995
