Duration by graft count
| Session size | Estimated total duration |
|---|---|
| 1,000–1,500 grafts | 4–6 hours |
| 1,500–2,500 grafts | 6–8 hours |
| 2,500–3,500 grafts | 7–9 hours |
| 3,500–4,500 grafts | 8–10 hours |
These durations include preparation, anaesthesia administration, the surgical procedure and post-operative dressing. They do not include travel time.
The Hairmedico surgical day — hour by hour
08:00 — Arrival: VIP transfer from hotel to clinic. Welcome, pre-operative photographs, trichoscopy scan confirmation.
08:30 — Design session: Hairline design with Dr. Arslan (patient seated, upright). Patient approval and sign-off.
09:00 — Anaesthesia: Comfort-in needle-free injector. Local anaesthesia administered to donor and recipient zones. No needles.
09:30–13:00 — Extraction phase: Dr. Arslan extracts follicular units individually. Grafts stored in chilled preservation solution. Patient comfortable — music, film or sleep.
13:00–13:30 — Lunch break: Patient and team break. Grafts maintained in storage solution.
13:30–14:30 — Channel creation: Dr. Arslan creates recipient channels at precise angles. The most artistically demanding phase of the procedure.
14:30–17:00 — Implantation: Grafts placed into channels. Single-hair grafts at hairline; multi-hair grafts for mid-scalp density.
17:00–17:30 — Post-operative: Dressing applied. First-wash instructions and aftercare kit provided. Post-operative debrief with Dr. Arslan.
17:30 — VIP transfer back to hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 3,000-graft FUE session at Hairmedico typically takes 7–9 hours including preparation, anaesthesia and two breaks. The extraction phase takes 3–4 hours; channel creation and implantation takes 2–3 hours.
Yes. All Hairmedico procedures are completed in a single surgical day regardless of graft count. Patients arrive in the morning and leave the clinic by early evening.
At Hairmedico, Dr. Arslan Musbeh leads every case personally. The one-patient-per-day protocol ensures no interruptions or time-sharing with other cases.
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All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh
- ✓ FUE Europe — Full Member
- ✓ Ministry of Health accredited
- ✓ 17+ years · 3,000+ cases
- ✓ One patient per day
- ✓ Algorithmic FUE™ creator