Theory, Planning & Demonstration
From hair anatomy to graft planning and anaesthesia.
- Introduction & overviewThe procedure, its scope and what patients expect.20 min
- Anatomy & hairScalp layers, follicular units and the hair growth cycle.20 min
- Patient assessmentHair loss grading, donor evaluation and candidate selection.20–30 min
- Hairline designAge-appropriate, natural-looking hairline planning.30 min
- Graft calculation & planningEstimating grafts and planning density for each zone.20 min
- Instruments & OT setupPunches, implanters, machine and theatre preparation.20 min
- Anaesthesia & tumescent techniqueLocal anaesthesia, nerve blocks and tumescent infiltration.20 min
- Video demonstration & practicePractice
- Hairline design
- Nerve block points
- Donor area marking
Complication management is introduced on Day 1 and revisited during the Day 2 practical.