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.
Planning is as much about hairline design and graft placement angle as it is about graft count — grafts are placed to follow the natural direction of surrounding hair and to build density gradually from front to back, since a natural-looking result depends on this detail as much as on the total number of grafts transplanted.
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
- Hair loss that has stabilised, or is being medically managed, so the transplanted result isn't undermined by continued loss elsewhere
- General good health suitable for a long procedure under local anaesthesia
What to Expect
Your Journey
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 known as "shock loss", not a sign the transplant has failed — 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.
How much does a hair transplant cost in Islamabad?
Cost is generally based on the number of grafts needed and whether FUE or FUT is used, so it's quoted after assessing your donor area and goals rather than as a flat rate.
Why did some of my transplanted hair fall out a few weeks after surgery?
This is expected "shock loss" affecting the transplanted hair shaft, not the follicle itself — the follicle typically remains and begins producing new growth from around three to four months onward.
Can PRP or medication improve hair transplant results?
Some patients combine a transplant with PRP therapy or hair-loss medication to support the surrounding native hair, which is a separate consideration from the transplant itself and discussed individually based on your hair loss pattern.
Have Questions About Hair Transplant?
Every case is different. Get in touch to discuss your situation, or keep reading for more on candidacy, recovery, and what to expect.
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