Hair Transplant

You must be at least 20 years of age to have elective surgery in Thailand. Patients under the age of 20 years need to provide a signed Consent Form from their parent/guardian if the surgeon accepts the case.

We can secure priority appointments for our clients subject to the surgeon’s availability. However it is best to request an appointment well in advance so that the surgeon can advise you about the steps to take before coming for surgery.

A strip of hair is harvested from the donor site at the back of the head where hair is abundant.

The hair harvested is dissected into micrografts with the aid of a Stereoscopic Dissecting Microscope. Each graft contains1-3 hair strands and are implanted into the bald area.

The transplanted hair will fall out in 3-4 weeks but the hair follicles will be left behind and hair will grow naturally from them.

This depends on the size of the bald area. As a guide, a bald area measuring 7 ½ cm by 10 cm (3 inches and 4 inches) may need approximately 1,200 - 1,500 grafts.

This procedure takes up to 4 hours under local anaesthetic and sedation.

Admission to hospital isn’t necessary. This is an outpatient procedure.

The surgeon usually recommends a stay of at least 10 nights after surgery. This is to allow you time to recover and to have a follow up consultation with the surgeon and removal of sutures. The surgeon may change the recommended time overseas based on age, medical conditions or where more than one surgery is being performed.

For your own safety you should observe the recommendation. Air travel presents risks. To leave sooner would present an unnecessary risk. If you cannot stay the recommended time it is best not to have surgery overseas.

Yes, the surgeon will examine you and discuss the procedure with you before your surgery. He will answer any questions you may have

There are always risks in having surgery. This applies whether you have surgery overseas or at home. Possible risks include the death of hair follicles after transplantation, no new hair growth in the transplanted area, unnatural or patchy appearance which could require a second surgery to improve the result. Excessive bleeding during and after the procedure, possible infection and the risk of scarring. Smokers may experience a delay the healing process and are at a higher risk of complications. Please talk to the surgeon about all of the risks before proceeding with surgery.

When we have your case assessed by the surgeon before you travel overseas, you may be given some specific instructions by the plastic surgeon about preparing for surgery. Generally, you will be asked to stop some medications and all vitamin supplements, alcohol and smoking. You must not stop any prescription medications without first consulting your prescribing physician or instruction from the surgeon.

The surgeon will provide post-operative care instructions after surgery which may include wearing a compression head garment.

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Due to privacy laws, before and after photos are not available online. The surgeon may provide these to you once you have your case reviewed. To have a free review of your case please send your photos and complete the questionnaire by clicking here

Yes, many of our clients are very happy to talk to others that are planning surgery through Stunning Makeovers. Before we can put you in touch, please send your photos and complete the questionnaire by clicking here.