What to Expect at Sage Hair Clinic - From First Consultation to Final Result

The Consultation

The first appointment at Sage Hair Clinic is a complimentary, in-person consultation with a trichologist on our clinical team. They will:

Patients identified as strong candidates are then reviewed personally by Dr. Rajesh Patel, D.O., who walks through each treatment option appropriate for your situation with honest clinical reasoning and answers every question before any recommendation is made.

The consultation is not a commitment to treatment. You will leave with a clear picture of your hair loss and your options.

The Treatment Recommendation

After the evaluation, Dr. Patel presents a recommendation. This may be:

The recommendation is based on your biology and goals – not on which treatment generates the most revenue.

If Surgery Is Recommended

Surgical FUE procedures are performed in-office under local anesthesia, taking several hours depending on graft count. Patients are awake throughout. Immediately after surgery, the scalp shows small healing sites in the donor area and newly implanted follicles in the recipient area. Mild swelling and tenderness are normal in the first few days.

Transplanted hairs shed in the first two to six weeks after surgery. This is a normal and expected part of the process – the follicle is not lost, it is cycling. New growth begins in the months that follow.

Recovery and Results Timeline

FOR SURGICAL PATIENTS

Weeks 1-2

Donor area healing, initial swelling resolves

Weeks 2-8

Transplanted hairs shed – expected and normal

Months 3-4

Early new growth begins

Months 6-12

Meaningful density improvement visible

Months 12-18

Full maturation of results

FOR NON-SURGICAL PATIENTS

LLLT

Initial results typically visible at four to six months of consistent use

Alma TED

Reduced shedding often noticed within the first month; density improvement after the full series

Regenerative

Variable based on protocol and individual response; discussed during the consultation

Ongoing Support

Dr. Patel reviews results of each patient and adjusts the treatment plan as needed. Medical therapies to preserve surrounding hair — such as topical or oral finasteride and minoxidil — may be recommended in conjunction with any treatment approach and are discussed during the consultation.