Who performs the hair transplant procedure?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 9 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: “Who performs the treatment?” · “Who performs the hair transplant procedure at the clinic?” · “Who performs the hair transplantation procedure?” · “Who performs the treatments?”

    Most providers assert that the team consists of qualified professionals56%Stated by 56% of the providers we surveyed. Including Appearance Clinic Australia, The Hairsmith Clinic - Best Hair Transplant Clinic Delhi NCR India, Hair Restoration Savannah, Leong, Phönix Hair Trans GmbH., indicating a collaborative approach with multiple skilled individuals involved. About half of clinics claim that the doctor leads a team of technicians44%Stated by 44% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dra. Mari Carmen Morales, Appearance Clinic Australia, The Hairsmith Clinic - Best Hair Transplant Clinic Delhi NCR India, and 1 more., highlighting the significant role of technicians alongside the doctor.

    There are differing claims about the doctor's involvement. Some providers state that a doctor performs the entire hair transplant procedure22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Crown- The Hair Transplant Experts, Poseidon-Klinikken., suggesting a hands-on approach. Conversely, another quarter claim that a doctor supervises the procedure, but technicians perform some parts22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dra. Mari Carmen Morales, Hair Restoration Savannah., indicating task delegation.

    Regarding expertise, about a quarter of providers highlight that the doctor is a renowned expert in the field of hair transplantation33%Stated by 33% of the providers we surveyed. Including Poseidon-Klinikken, Appearance Clinic Australia, Hair Restoration Savannah.. Similarly, about a quarter emphasize that the doctor's experience and expertise22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dra. Mari Carmen Morales, Poseidon-Klinikken. ensure high-quality results. These claims aim to assure clients of the procedure's quality.

    Additionally, some providers assert that the team’s experience and expertise ensure high-quality results22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Leong, Appearance Clinic Australia., reinforcing the collaborative nature of the procedure. Transparency is also emphasized, with about a quarter stating that roles and responsibilities are explained22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Phönix Hair Trans GmbH, Dra. Mari Carmen Morales. transparently before treatment.

    A minority acknowledge that technicians handle the graft placement11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Hair Restoration Savannah., while the doctor handles critical steps11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Crown- The Hair Transplant Experts. like incisions and excisions. This division of labor underscores the procedure's complexity and the need for specialized skills at different stages. While roles vary between clinics, the involvement of both doctors and technicians is a common theme, with providers emphasizing their teams' qualifications and expertise.

    The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) states that extracting FUE grafts, removing a donor strip and creating recipient sites are surgery and must be performed by a properly trained and licensed physician, including when a motorised or robotic device is used. Published practice guidelines add that planning and hairline design should be done by the surgeon, not by technicians (Mysore et al. 2021, PMID 34908769). The ISHRS also warns about "black-market" clinics where unlicensed technicians perform the surgery and an advertised doctor may not be present. Before booking, ask who will do each step of your procedure.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — drawn from 27 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer, showing 24. 16 translated into English from the clinic's own language.

    1. Dr. El Cadhi personally performs: consultation, marking, anesthesia, FUE extraction, sapphire incisions, and DHI implantation. Translated
      Dr El Cadhi Djerba, TN
    2. In our center, Dr. Mari Carmen Morales performs the procedure, accompanied by a medical team and 5 trained technical assistants.
      Dra. Mari Carmen Morales Santo Domingo, DO
    3. All our procedures are carried out by our stable and experienced technical team, which has been working together for years, under the leadership of our technical team leader … Translated
      Mesen Saç Ekimi Merkezi Ankara, TR
    4. Dr. Ferreira performs all phases of the procedure. Translated
      Dr. Bruno Ferreira - Leading Edge Hair Transplant Surgery Espinho, PT
    5. Dr. Mayank Singh personally performs every hair transplant at Crown, from the first incision to all the excisions and slit making.
      Crown- The Hair Transplant Experts New Delhi, IN
    6. The procedure is performed by Dr. Hakan and his experienced team. Translated
      Dr Hakan Clinic Istanbul, TR
    7. The procedure is carried out exclusively by Dr. Konstantinos Dionysiou, who has many years of experience in scalp restoration. Translated
      Dr Konstantinos Dionysiou Limassol, CY
    8. The extraction phase is performed by nursing staff. Translated
      Zira Valencia, ES
    9. Doctor Eric Bouhanna personally performs the entire procedure, including the extraction of follicular units and implantation using the … Translated
      Dr Bouhanna Eric Paris, FR
    10. The procedure is performed by Dr. Rafael Odreman, a specialist with over 7 years of experience in hair grafting using the FUE technique, who … Translated
      Dr Rafael Odreman Varela - Implante Capilar Santiago, CL
    11. … transplant is a safe procedure as long as it is performed by doctors and nurses with extensive experience in the field, always following all the recommendations of health professionals. Translated
      Faithful Hair Clinic Porto, PT
    12. All treatments at Appearance Clinic Australia are performed by our team of highly qualified professionals.
      Appearance Clinic Australia Aberfeldie, AU
    13. … Hairsmith Clinic, hair transplant procedures are performed by a dedicated team of experienced doctors and trained technicians, working together under medical supervision to deliver accurate, safe, and optimal outcomes …
      The Hairsmith Clinic - Best Hair Transplant Clinic Delhi NCR India Delhi, IN
    14. … supervises every case, while graft placement is carried out by experienced hair technicians.
      Hair Restoration Savannah Savannah, US
    15. The specialists working at Hair Science Clinics are trained and certified in our own Hair Science Academy. Translated
      Hasci Amsterdam, NL
    16. The hair surgery is performed by a doctor trained in the corresponding technique. Translated
      Clinica Innova San Pedro Sula, HN
    17. A trained doctor is responsible for carrying out the surgical plan and is present at all key stages of the process. Translated
      Medical Hair Buenos Aires, AR
    18. Dr. Leong has a distinguished and skilled group of hair transplantation technicians that work with him in Leong’s Southside location.
      Leong Pittsburgh, US
    19. … Alpha Hair Clinic, your treatment is guided from A to Z by our BIG-registered doctors, assisted by an experienced medical team. Translated
      Alpha Haarkliniek Amsterdam, NL
    20. Treatment is carried out by qualified medical staff.
      Phönix Hair Trans GmbH Dortmund, DE
    21. At the Poseidon clinic, the hair transplant itself is performed by Dr. Minogiannis Polychronis.
      Poseidon-Klinikken Copenhagen, DK
    22. Only certified and trained doctors at the DHI Academy are responsible for the entire process, from the extraction to the … Translated
      DHI Querétaro Santiago de Querétaro, MX
    23. At Invital, you are treated by a team of experienced and BIG-registered professionals. Translated
      invital Amersfoort, NL
    24. The procedure is performed by surgeons specialized in hair transplantation, with a highly qualified medical team. Translated
      ClÍnica capilar Nadal Palma, ES