Dr. Ibrahim Nasir IdreesMBBS, MRCSEd, MACS

Hair Restoration

Hair Transplant

Restoring natural hair growth with FUE and FUT techniques

Overview

Hair transplant surgery restores hair to areas of thinning or baldness by relocating hair follicles from a donor area — usually the back or sides of the scalp, where hair is genetically resistant to thinning — to the areas that need it.

Two main techniques are used: FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction), where individual follicles are extracted one at a time, and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation, or the strip method), where a strip of scalp is removed and dissected into individual grafts. Each has its own trade-offs, and the right choice depends on your goals, the area to be covered, and your donor hair characteristics.

Candidacy

Is Hair Transplant Right for You?

  • Male or female pattern hair loss with a stable donor area
  • Thinning or bald areas suitable for coverage with available donor hair
  • Realistic expectations about density and how many sessions may be needed
  • General good health suitable for a long procedure under local anaesthesia

What to Expect

Your Journey

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Assessment of your hair loss pattern, donor hair density, and a discussion of whether FUE, FUT, or a combination approach suits your case.

  2. 02

    Procedure

    Performed under local anaesthesia, typically over several hours to a full day depending on the number of grafts, with the technique planned in advance.

  3. 03

    Recovery

    Scabbing at graft sites for about a week, with transplanted hair often shedding temporarily before new growth begins over the following months.

Recovery

Recovery & Aftercare

Most patients return to non-strenuous work within a few days to a week. Transplanted hairs commonly shed within the first few weeks — a normal part of the process — before new growth becomes visible from around three to four months, with fuller results developing over 9-12 months.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FUE and FUT?

FUE extracts individual follicles with no linear scar and generally faster recovery, while FUT removes a strip of scalp for a higher graft yield per session but leaves a fine linear scar in the donor area. The right choice depends on your goals and donor characteristics.

Is hair transplant surgery permanent?

Transplanted follicles are generally taken from areas genetically resistant to hair loss, so transplanted hair typically continues to grow long-term, though surrounding untransplanted hair can continue to thin over time.

How many sessions are usually needed?

This depends on the extent of hair loss and desired density — some patients achieve their goals in one session, while more extensive cases may benefit from a staged approach.

Learn More About Hair Transplant

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