What is a hair transplant?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 664 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “How does a hair transplant work?” · “How is a hair transplant performed?” · “What is Hair Transplantation?” · “What is hair transplant?”

    A hair transplant is described by nearly all providers as a surgical procedure91%Stated by 91% of the providers we surveyed. Including New Hair New York, Al Borj hair clinic, Eugenix Medical Group, Serpil Aşam Hair Clinic, Kosmetica, Avenues, and 14 more. that involves moving hair follicles from a donor area to a recipient area. The donor area is usually76%Stated by 76% of the providers we surveyed. Including Allure Medspa, Dr. Sunil Mishra, Louis M. DeJoseph, MD: Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery, Youniq Plastic Sugery, Serene Radiance, Crown- The Hair Transplant Experts, and 14 more. the back or sides of the scalp, where hair is more resistant to balding. The recipient area is typically where hair loss or thinning75%Stated by 75% of the providers we surveyed. Including Skinroots, Tvaksh Skin Clinic, HairCareMD, VJ Clinics, Beverly Hills Hair Restoration, Dr. Jagdeep Rao, and 14 more. has occurred, such as the front, top, or crown of the head.

    About half of clinics claim that the transplanted hair grows naturally and blends44%Stated by 44% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr Habib, Hair Clinic Dubai, Medlinks, Hair Restoration Centers, The Skin Centre, Hair O Dent - Hair Transplant Experts, Kochi, and 14 more. seamlessly with existing hair. However, a few clinics acknowledge that results can vary based on individual factors8%Stated by 8% of the providers we surveyed. Including Marc Avram, MD, Flawless Hair Restoration, SkinAccess Clinics, Nashik Road- Dr. Nishant Ghodake, MD (Skin) (JIPMER), AKS Clinic, Dr. Lalit Rajpal, FUE Hair Transplant, and 14 more. such as hair type and scalp condition, indicating that the outcome may not always be as seamless as suggested.

    About a quarter of providers state that the two primary methods of hair transplantation are Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)32%Stated by 32% of the providers we surveyed. Including Apex Plastic Surgery, Moser Medical, Dr Prerna Mittal, Kaayakalp - Kolkata, Balance Hair Restoration, Caceres Facial Plastic Surgery, and 14 more.. These methods differ in how hair follicles are harvested and implanted.

    In terms of longevity, about a quarter of clinics assert that hair transplants provide permanent results29%Stated by 29% of the providers we surveyed. Including WaveMedica, Aron Nusbaum, M.D., Recomb Hair Transplant Centre, TURHAIR, GS Tricho Derma Clinic, Novin ariana, and 14 more. because the transplanted hair follicles are resistant to hair loss. Additionally, about a quarter of providers describe hair transplantation as a minimally invasive procedure26%Stated by 26% of the providers we surveyed. Including Nova Medical, Kalpana Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Clinic, The Mae Clinic, Dr Dharam's Skin O' Hair Clinic, The Hair And Shape Clinic, Pure Dermatology Cosmetic & Hair Center, and 14 more., which may appeal to those concerned about the invasiveness of surgical procedures. It is still surgery: it leaves scars (a line with FUT, small dot scars with FUE) and carries risks such as infection, folliculitis and numbness (Loganathan et al., 2014, PMID 25368473).

    A minority of providers highlight that hair transplants are effective for both male and female17%Stated by 17% of the providers we surveyed. Including GE Hair Clinic, Westminster Clinic, Dr Gerard Ee, Hair Transplant Islamabad - Hairhub, Hasson & Wong, Poison Anti Aging Clinic Pvt. Ltd - Pimple Saudagar, and 14 more. pattern baldness, broadening the potential candidate pool. However, women's hair loss is often diffuse, which can limit suitability, and in one FUE series temporary shock loss was far more common in women than in men (Okochi et al., 2024, PMID 37816944). They also note that hair transplants are performed under local anesthesia14%Stated by 14% of the providers we surveyed. Including JEV Plastic Surgery, Μεταμόσχευση Μαλλιών - Zontos Hair Clinic MD, BSc, MSc, PhD, FISHRS, ABHRS, Northwest Hair Restoration, OpenHouse Clinic, Yuva Cosmetic Surgery, Herald Medical PLLC: Matthew Taon, MD, and 14 more., which can alleviate concerns about pain during the procedure.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — drawn from 1,046 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer, showing 24. 15 translated into English from the clinic's own language.

    1. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and is nearly painless. Translated
      ElbHair I ‪Haartransplantation Hamburg, DE
    2. A hairline hair transplant focuses on restoring and redesigning the frontal hairline, creating a natural frame for the face and restoring a youthful look.
      Eugenix Medical Group Islington, GB
    3. Hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves moving individual hair follicles from donor areas of the scalp to recipient areas with thinning or hair loss. Translated
      Clinica DrEO - Injerto de Cabello y Barba Ciudad de México, MX
    4. The hair transplant procedure is a surgical process in which hair follicles are transferred from the scalp area (near the ears), which is actually the donor area, to the front scalp … Translated
      Dr. Ilker - World Expert in Hair Transplants Tel Aviv, IL
    5. • Procedure: Performed comfortably under local anesthesia • Recovery: Minimal downtime; most return to normal activities within days
      New Hair New York Latham, US
    6. Hair transplantation is a systematic and artistic redistribution that involves taking dominant follicles from the donor area at the back and sides of the head … Translated
      Transplante de cabello hair.c San Pedro Garza García, MX
    7. Eyebrow transplantation is performed using hair strands taken from the patient's own body, usually from the nape of the neck. Translated
      Dr. Davi Pontes Transplante Capilar em Fortaleza Fortaleza, BR
    8. Hair transplantation is a surgical medical procedure that redistributes hair follicles from the patient's own body, extracted from the donor area … Translated
      Dra. Melina Oliveira Transplante Capilar Vila Velha, BR
    9. Hair transplant procedures in Dubai, involve the extraction of hair follicles from the denser regions at the back and sides of the scalp.
      Al Borj hair clinic Dubai, AE
    10. the basic principle of hair transplantation is the transfer of healthy hair follicles to the bald area.
      Serpil Aşam Hair Clinic Istanbul, TR
    11. Understand how hair transplantation works in the phases of: pre-operative, during the procedure, and post-operative! Translated
      Cíntia Carvalho Transplante Capilar São Paulo, BR
    12. The procedure is performed with injections of numbing local anesthesia so you do not feel pain.
      Dr. Benjamin Paul New York, US
    13. Hair transplant or hair implantation is a medical procedure that involves the extraction of hair strands from a donor area and their implantation into another area of the scalp or facial region, in areas where hair is no longer… Translated
      Dr. Felix Hair Implant București, RO
    14. In the case of hair transplant, we refer to the transplantation of the follicular unit, the machinery that produces the hair strand. Translated
      Dr. Weber Ignacio - Transplante Capilar São Paulo São Paulo, BR
    15. Hair transplantation is performed by transferring hair follicles from a donor area to a recipient area on the scalp. Translated
      Dra. Luiza Sampaio - TRANSPLANTE CAPILAR E TRICOLOGIA MÉDICA Uberaba, BR
    16. A hair transplant involves moving hair follicles from one part of your body (usually the back or sides of the scalp) to areas experiencing hair …
      Kosmetica Vadodara, IN
    17. Hair transplants transfer hair follicles from the donor location to the recipient site, which is bald or balding.
      Avenues Ahmedabad, IN
    18. In our consultation, we offer personalized solutions in female hair grafting that address the individual needs of each patient, regardless of their gender, to restore hair … Translated
      Dra. Melissa Castillo - Implante capilar en Bogotá Bogotá, CO
    19. Hair transplantation is a procedure that involves the transfer of healthy hair follicles from one area of the scalp (usually the back or sides) to the area affected by baldness. Translated
      Dr. Alan Wells - Transplante Capilar em Sao Paulo São Paulo, BR
    20. Hair transplantation means redistributing one's own hair. Translated
      Dr. von Albertini Zürich, CH
    21. Hair transplant is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring hair growth in areas of the scalp that suffer from baldness or thinning hair. Translated
      Dra. Thaís Batista - Clínica Audra Joinville, BR
    22. … section of living scalp containing live hair follicles is removed from the back of the head (donor area) and subsequently microdissected into small so-called follicular unit grafts that …
      Sarasota Hair Transplant Sarasota, US
    23. Hair transplant surgery is a procedure that restores hair in thinning or bald areas by relocating healthy follicles from a ‘donor’ zone (usually the back or sides of the scalp) …
      Allure Medspa Mumbai, IN
    24. Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that allows for the restoration of hair density in areas affected by thinning or baldness, using the patient's own follicles. Translated
      Estetica e Sorriso Tirana, AL