Hair Transplant

A hair transplant moves hair follicles from a donor area, usually the back or sides of the scalp, to areas of thinning or baldness. Techniques differ mainly in how follicles are extracted and placed, but the underlying principle across FUE, FUT, and DHI stays the same.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so patients typically feel pressure rather than pain during the transplant itself. Mild discomfort and tightness are common for a few days afterward, usually managed with prescribed medication. Your provider will walk you through what to expect for your case.

Transplanted follicles are typically taken from areas resistant to balding, so the transplanted hair generally continues growing long-term. Results depend on proper technique and healthy graft placement, and existing non-transplanted hair can still thin over time, which is why some patients pair a transplant with medical treatment.

There isn’t one universally best technique; DHI suits patients prioritizing precise, dense placement, while Hybrid FUE suits those needing higher graft counts across larger areas. The right choice depends on your donor density, hair caliber, and goals, confirmed at consultation.

Look for a provider who examines your scalp and donor area in detail before recommending a technique or graft number, rather than quoting a price on a phone call. Consultation depth is usually a better indicator than marketing claims.

Cost depends on graft count, technique, and the complexity of your case, so pricing varies significantly between patients. Reversage provides a personalized quote after your consultant examines your donor area and confirms the technique best suited to your pattern of loss.

Aftercare typically includes gentle scalp care, avoiding direct sun and strenuous activity for a set period, and following a wash routine your provider outlines. Follow-up appointments track graft settling and early growth, so any concerns are caught early rather than left unmonitored.

FUE extracts follicles and opens recipient channels before implanting them, while DHI implants follicles directly using a specialized pen, without a separate channel-opening step. DHI generally allows tighter control over density and angle; FUE can suit larger sessions more efficiently.

Transplanted hair typically sheds within the first few weeks, a normal part of the process, before new growth begins around three to four months in. Fuller, more visible results generally develop between eight and twelve months, with final density settling within a year.

FUE removes individual follicles one at a time, leaving minimal scarring, while FUT removes a strip of scalp tissue that’s then dissected into grafts, leaving a linear scar. FUE has become more commonly requested for its less invasive recovery.

PRGF (Plasma Rich in Growth Factors) uses concentrated growth factors drawn from your own blood, injected into the scalp to support follicle health and encourage regrowth. It’s used both as a standalone treatment for early thinning and alongside transplants to support graft recovery.

Exosome hair treatment introduces concentrated regenerative signalling molecules to the scalp, aimed at supporting follicle activity and improving the scalp environment for growth. It’s typically used alongside PRGF, microneedling, or a transplant, rather than as a first standalone step for advanced hair loss.