Dr Irtiza Ali Shah
Hair Transplant Surgeon
GMC 7554414
Hair transplants · Before your treatment
Before your hair transplant
A hair transplant is an important decision. Here’s what happens before your procedure, so you feel informed and prepared.
Free consultation first · GMC-registered surgeon · CQC-registered clinic on Vale Road
Getting ready
Before your procedure
- 01
Free consultation
We look at your hair loss, scalp and donor hair, explain your options, and give you an idea of the grafts needed, recovery and cost.
- 02
Time to decide
We recommend taking time to think after your consultation before booking a procedure date.
- 03
Health checks
We review your medical history and medicines, and ask you to complete a short questionnaire to make sure the procedure is right for you.
- 04
Preparing
We give you written instructions about medicines, alcohol, smoking and what to wear on the day.
Suitability
Is a transplant right for you?
A hair transplant tends to work best for people who:
- have hair loss with a clear pattern that has started to stabilise
- have enough healthy donor hair at the back and sides of the head
- are in good general health
- have realistic expectations of what can be achieved
If a transplant isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you, and explain why.
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Your surgeon
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Your questions
Before treatment questions answered
Who is suitable for a hair transplant?
People in good general health, with enough donor hair and realistic expectations. Some people need extra assessment first, for example if the cause of hair loss isn’t clear.
Do I need to stop any medicines?
Sometimes. Some medicines, such as blood thinners, can increase bleeding. Please tell us about everything you take, and don’t stop any prescribed medicine without checking with your doctor.
Do you offer non-surgical hair loss treatments?
No. Vale offers hair transplants only. If a non-surgical treatment would suit you better, we’ll tell you and suggest you talk to your GP.
Got another question?Ask us at your consultation. You don’t have to go ahead.
Get started
Take the next step
Book a free consultation to start your hair transplant journey.
- Book onlineBook a free consultation →
- Call01892 543029
- Emailinfo@valehealthclinic.co.uk
- ClinicVale Health Clinic, 31–33 Vale Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1BS
Written by Dr Irtiza Ali Shah, Hair Transplant Surgeon (GMC 7554414). Last updated 15 October 2026.