Eligible candidates
- Patient diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) with no other causes of hair loss
- 21 years or older
Procedure details:
- Local anaesthesia is administered to ensure the procedure is painless
- Donor area: Hair in the donor area is trimmed to about 2mm. Individual hair follicle units are carefully extracted using Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)technique
- Recipient area: Extracted follicles are then transplanted to the recipient site, ensuring natural hairline appearance
Post-procedure:
- Minimal pain for the first one or two days
- Gentle hair washing is advised after 2-3 days
- Medications, including topical minoxidil, may be prescribed long-term
- Hair growth typically starts at 3 months, with full growth by 8-12 months
Select following qualified specialist for hair transplant:
- MD, DNB, DVD, DDVL in dermatology
- MCh Plastic Surgery, MS General Surgery, or MS, DORL in ENT