Q: Where does transplanted hair come from? A: It's your own hair which comes from a donor site on the back of your head.

Q: Does the procedure hurt? A: The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so you shouldn't feel anything. Medication is often provided to prevent any swelling or discomfort that might occur later on. Most are able to drive themselves home after the procedure.

Q: How long does the procedure take? A: Depending on how many grafts, usually from three to four hours.

Q: How many hair transplants do I need? A: It depends on how much hair you've lost. Some only need one session, others come back over a period of time.

Q: Do transplants fall out eventually? A: No. Unlike hair from pills or lotions, transplants are permanent hair and will not fall out.

Q: Will the hair grafts show? A: Hair transplant technique has been refined over the past several years and now micro and mini grafts are used, which mimic natural hair growth.

Q: How long will it take for hair to grow in after a transplant? A: "Peach fuzz'' may appear after about 30 days, and hair will keep coming in for months until you've reached a full growth of the transplanted hair. Once the hair has grown in, it will keep growing normally for the rest of your life.

Q: How much does a hair transplant cost? A: It depends on how much work needs to be done to give back a good head of hair, but it can generally run from several hundred dollars or more.

Excerpted from Peterson Medical Institute webpage at www.easygraft.com