Dr Irtiza Ali Shah
Hair Transplant Surgeon
GMC 7554414
Hair transplants · Your treatment day
Your treatment day
Your hair transplant takes place at Vale, under local anaesthetic, and usually takes one day. Here’s what to expect.
Free consultation first · GMC-registered surgeon · CQC-registered clinic on Vale Road
On the day
What happens
- 01
Final check
You meet Dr Shah to confirm your plan and hairline, and ask any last questions.
- 02
Local anaesthetic
The donor and treatment areas are numbed. The injections can sting briefly; after that, most people feel only pressure.
- 03
The procedure
Grafts are taken one by one from the donor area, then placed into the thinning areas. You’re awake throughout and can rest, read or watch something.
- 04
Going home
We check you’re well, give you written aftercare instructions and everything you need, and you go home the same day.
Comfort
During the procedure
Breaks are built into the day, and you can eat, drink and use the toilet as needed. Because you’re awake, you can tell us at any time if you’re uncomfortable, and more local anaesthetic can be given.
Your clinician
Your surgeon
Registered and regulated
Your questions
Treatment day questions answered
How long does it take?
Usually most of the day, depending on how many grafts you’re having. We’ll give you an idea of timings beforehand.
Can I drive home?
We recommend arranging for someone to take you home.
What should I wear?
A loose top that buttons or zips at the front, so you don’t have to pull anything over your head afterwards.
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 find out more about the procedure.
- 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.