The tiny follicular unit grafts are placed into the receptor sites by the surgical team of specially trained registered nurses and surgical technicians. Follicular units are preserved in saline under chilled temperature conditions during the placement process. This practice assures the survival of the grafts and optimal growth rates. Once the grafts have been placed, the doctor will check to see if the grafts are precisely installed. A hair dryer is then used to blow cool air on the grafts, which will form a natural fibrin bond to hold the grafts in place. Bandages are not necessary, and the patient will wear a baseball cap for the trip home. The patient will then return in 1-3 days for a follow-up appointment, and then at 10-16 days for the suture removal appointment. Follow up visits are recommended every six months for the first year after treatment. Grafts are initially puffy so they will heal flat as they contract during healing.

The healing is complete and crusts come off in about the 6th day post op.