The hair transplant surgery process

1.Consultation

The hair transplant process begins with a complimentary consultation to assess your hair loss. Our skilled surgeons at FUE Clinics will provide personalised guidance and determine whether you're the right candidate for a hair transplant by considering factors including:

• The extent of your hair loss
• Your aesthetic goals 
• The availability of healthy donor hair 
• How long you've been experiencing hair loss
• Your hair's density, thickness, and texture

2.Procedure

Knowing what to expect on the day of your hair transplant can help ease any worries or anxiety.

While the procedure can vary from patient to patient, based on individual needs, it generally follows these steps:

1. Anaesthesia – You'll receive local or general anaesthesia for comfort during surgery.
2. Extraction – We carefully extract healthy hair follicles using the FUE or FUT method. For FUT, the area where the donor strip was taken is closed using sutures or stitches.
3. Graft sorting – Extracted grafts are categorised by thickness and size to match the thinning area's shape and density.
4. Implantation – Each healthy follicle is meticulously placed in the recipient area to achieve a natural result.

The entire procedure takes approximately 3 to 8 hours, though the exact duration may vary depending on your surgical plan. You may also need more than one procedure if you have significant hair loss or if you want further improvements in the future.

It's important to keep in mind that the final results won't be evident until your scalp has fully healed and any swelling has subsided.

The benefits of a hair transplant

There are many pros of getting a hair transplant, including:

• Natural-looking results – Hair transplants provide natural-looking results by transplanting your own donor hair into thinning or balding areas. This blends seamlessly with your existing hair.
• Permanent solution – Hair transplants offer a permanent solution to hair loss, reducing the need for ongoing treatments or products.
• Boosted self-esteem – Having a fuller head of hair can substantially impact your confidence levels, allowing you to feel more at ease in both social and professional situations.
• Low maintenance – Transplanted hair requires minimal maintenance and can be treated just like your natural hair. This means a hassle-free and convenient daily routine.
• Long-term cost savings – Although the initial cost may be higher than other treatments, hair restoration surgery can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need for ongoing hair loss products.

Read our guide on the 5 benefits of getting a hair transplant to learn more.