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What should you know about qht hair transplant?

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

Short answer

A hair transplant moves healthy follicles from a donor area into thinning or balding areas after careful assessment.

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

At a glance

Donor area
Usually the back or sides of the scalp
Change over time
Growth develops gradually after initial shedding

What a hair transplant means

A clinician examines the pattern and cause of hair loss, scalp health, hair calibre, and the supply of follicles at the back or sides of the scalp. Follicular units are then removed from a donor region and placed into recipient sites designed around the hairline and density goals. The procedure may be considered for male pattern hair loss, female pattern hair loss, or selected traction alopecia, but active scalp disease or unstable loss may need attention first.

The implanted hairs commonly shed temporarily before new growth develops. Results change gradually, and the available donor supply limits how much coverage can be created. A consultation should also discuss whether medical treatment or another approach is more suitable.

How to prepare and recover

Bring a list of medicines, supplements, allergies, and previous scalp procedures. Ask how to wash the scalp, when to resume exercise, and how to protect the grafts while they settle. Follow the clinic’s instructions about smoking, alcohol, and medicines that may affect bleeding; do not stop a prescribed medicine without advice.

For background, read about Male Pattern Hair Loss, Female Pattern Hair Loss, Traction Alopecia, Bald Patches, or Receding Hairline. Hair Transplant explains the treatment itself, while PRP For Hair Loss and Scalp Micropigmentation describe other options.

When to seek care

Contact the treating clinic promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, heavy bleeding, or swelling that affects vision or breathing. New patchy loss, marked scaling, or painful scalp areas should also be assessed rather than covered by further grafting. Urgent medical care is appropriate for breathing difficulty, fainting, or rapidly increasing facial swelling.

Questions for your doctor

Which cause and pattern of hair loss are present, and is the loss stable? How many donor follicles can be used safely? Which technique, hairline design, and aftercare plan fit my scalp? What changes should I expect during the first weeks and following months?

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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.

City

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

Can every type of hair loss be treated with a transplant?

No. The cause, stability of loss, scalp health, and donor supply all affect suitability.

Will transplanted hair appear immediately?

No. Early shedding can occur, with visible growth developing progressively afterward.

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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.