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What should you know about New Roots hair transplant?

Equipment and setting used in Hair Transplant
Illustration: Equipment and setting used in Hair Transplant

Short answer

A New Roots hair transplant moves follicles into thinning areas, but candidacy depends on the cause of hair loss and the donor supply.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

What is moved
Existing follicles are redistributed from a donor area to a thinning area.
Assessment focus
Diagnosis, donor density, scalp health, and future hair-loss pattern guide planning.

How hair transplantation works

Hair transplantation redistributes follicles rather than creating new follicles. A clinician examines the pattern of loss, scalp health, hair calibre, donor density, and the expected future pattern before designing a hairline or filling a thinner zone. Follicles are usually placed as individual grafts so their direction and spacing resemble natural growth.

It may be considered for [Male Pattern Hair Loss](/conditions/androgenetic-alopecia/), [Female Pattern Hair Loss](/conditions/female-pattern-hair-loss/), selected traction-related loss, or a stable scar pattern. Sudden shedding, active scalp inflammation, or unexplained [Bald Patches](/symptoms/bald-patches/) may need diagnosis and treatment first.

Preparing for a consultation

Bring a timeline of shedding, family history, previous treatments, scalp symptoms, and photographs showing earlier hair density. Ask whether the pattern is stable enough for surgery, how the donor area will be protected, and what ongoing treatment may help preserve existing hair. A receding hairline and diffuse thinning may require different planning; see [Receding Hairline](/symptoms/receding-hairline/).

Discuss smoking, medicines, bleeding tendencies, allergies, and healing conditions. Alternatives can include [PRP For Hair Loss](/treatments/hair-restoration/prp-hair-treatment/) or [Scalp Micropigmentation](/treatments/hair-restoration/scalp-micropigmentation/), depending on the goal and diagnosis. Follow the clinic’s washing and activity instructions after the procedure.

When to seek care

Contact the surgical team for increasing pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, heavy bleeding, or swelling that worsens after initial recovery. Seek urgent help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, fainting, or a severe allergic reaction. Report sudden loss of sensation or unexpected scalp colour change promptly.

Questions to ask

Ask: What is the confirmed cause of my loss? How much donor hair is available? What will happen if thinning continues? Who performs each stage? What result can the planned graft pattern reasonably support, and what is the recovery schedule?

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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See every listing in Abu Dhabi

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Does a transplant treat every type of hair loss?

No. Active disease, sudden shedding, and some patchy conditions need assessment before transplantation, and donor supply limits the plan.

Can transplanted hair replace medical treatment?

Not always. Ongoing care may help preserve non-transplanted hair, so discuss a combined plan with the treating clinician.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.