Hair Transplant
in Islamabad
FUE, DHI and Sapphire techniques — permanent hair restoration using your own DHT-resistant follicles, performed by specialist surgeons in Islamabad.
Your Own Hair, Moved to Where You Need It
Hair transplantation works on a biological principle called donor dominance. The follicles at the back and sides of the scalp — the safe donor zone — are genetically resistant to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the androgen responsible for androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern baldness).
When these DHT-resistant follicular unit grafts are transplanted into thinning or bald recipient areas, they retain their genetic programming. They grow, cycle, and behave as permanent hair in their new location — the miniaturisation process that caused hair loss in the recipient area does not affect them.
At Elore Aesthetics in Islamabad, procedures are performed by surgeons trained in FUE, DHI, and Sapphire techniques — with intraoperative PRP enhancement as a standard option to maximise graft survival rates.
FUE, DHI & Sapphire — What Is the Difference?
Technique selection depends on your hair loss pattern, donor density, desired result, and budget. Your surgeon recommends the most appropriate approach after consultation.
FUE — Follicular Unit Extraction
Most PopularIndividual follicular unit grafts are extracted one by one from the donor area (typically the back and sides of the scalp) using a micro-punch tool (0.6–0.9mm diameter). Each graft — containing 1 to 4 hair follicles — is then implanted into tiny recipient sites at the hairline and thinning zones. No linear scar. Minimal downtime.
Most hair loss cases. Clients wanting to keep hair short. All scalp, beard and eyebrow transplants.
DHI — Direct Hair Implantation
No Pre-made SitesA refinement of FUE. Extracted grafts are loaded directly into a specialised implanter pen (the Choi Implanter Pen) and implanted without creating pre-made recipient channels first. This reduces the time grafts spend outside the body, may improve graft survival rates, and allows more precise control of direction, angle, and depth — particularly important for natural-looking hairline design.
Hairline zone requiring maximum density and naturalness. Clients with existing hair who want to avoid shaving.
Sapphire FUE
Precision ChannelsA technique variation where recipient site channels are created using sapphire (corundum crystal) blades instead of steel micro-blades. Sapphire blades create smoother, more precise V-shaped channels — reducing tissue trauma, minimising scabbing, and allowing denser packing of grafts. Particularly effective for high-density hairline restoration.
High-density hairline and crown restoration. Clients with finer hair requiring densely packed grafts.
FUE with PRP Enhancement
Combination ProtocolPlatelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) extracted from the client's own blood is injected into the recipient area during or immediately after transplantation. PRP growth factors — including PDGF, VEGF, and TGF-β — stimulate follicle survival, reduce post-transplant shock loss, and accelerate the early growth phase. Significantly improves overall graft take rate.
All hair transplant cases. Recommended as a standard enhancement for improved graft survival and faster results.
Scalp, Beard & Beyond
Hair transplantation is not limited to the scalp. The same follicular unit grafting technique applies to beards, eyebrows, and scar restoration.
Scalp — Hairline & Temple
Reconstructs a natural, age-appropriate hairline. Addresses temple recession — one of the earliest visible signs of androgenetic alopecia in men and women.
Scalp — Crown & Vertex
Restores density to the crown (vertex) — a technically challenging area due to the spiral hair growth pattern. Requires precise angle and direction control.
Scalp — Diffuse Thinning
Adds density to areas of diffuse hair loss where follicles have miniaturised due to DHT sensitivity. Often combined with ongoing medical therapy (finasteride, minoxidil).
Beard Transplant
Fills patchy beard areas or creates a full beard from scratch using scalp donor grafts. Hair growth direction and curl pattern are carefully matched for a natural result.
Eyebrow Transplant
Restores sparse or absent eyebrows — from over-plucking, trauma, or alopecia. Requires exceptionally fine grafts (1-hair follicular units) implanted at precise acute angles.
Scar Restoration
Hair transplanted into scars from trauma, burns, prior strip (FUT) surgery, or facelift incisions — restoring hair coverage over previously hairless scar tissue.
The Procedure
Hair Loss Assessment
A trichoscopy assessment analyses your hair loss pattern using the Norwood-Hamilton Scale (men) or Ludwig Scale (women). Donor area density, hair calibre, and scalp laxity are measured. We calculate the estimated graft requirement and discuss your realistic coverage and density expectations.
Donor Area Preparation
On the procedure day, the donor area (typically the occipital and temporal scalp) is shaved to 1mm. Local anaesthesia is administered — the initial injections are the most uncomfortable part of the procedure. Ring block anaesthesia ensures complete numbness throughout extraction.
Graft Extraction & Site Creation
Individual follicular unit grafts are extracted one by one under magnification. Extracted grafts are immediately placed in a holding solution to maintain viability. Recipient channels are created at precise angles and depths to match your natural hair growth pattern. Graft implantation follows immediately.
Post-Procedure Care
Transplanted grafts are fragile for the first 10 days. A detailed aftercare protocol is provided — covering sleeping position, washing technique, and activity restrictions. Follow-up appointments are scheduled at 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months to monitor graft take and growth progression.
Month by Month — What to Expect
Hair transplant results take 12–18 months to fully develop. Understanding the growth timeline prevents unnecessary anxiety during the early phases — particularly the shock loss period at weeks 3–6.
Transplanted grafts settle. Scabbing forms around each graft and sheds naturally by day 10–14. Do not pick or scratch. Redness resolves within 1–2 weeks.
The transplanted hairs shed — this is called telogen effluvium or "shock loss" and is completely normal and expected. The follicle root remains alive beneath the surface. Do not panic.
New hair growth begins emerging from the transplanted follicles. Hair is initially fine, thin, and unpigmented. This is the first visible sign that the procedure has worked.
Hair growth accelerates significantly. Hair shaft diameter increases and pigmentation returns. Density becomes visibly improved. Most clients see substantial coverage by month 6.
The majority of transplanted grafts have grown. Hair reaches a mature length and texture. Final density is approaching. Most clients and surgeons assess results formally at 12 months.
Full, final result visible. Hair texture, calibre, and density match surrounding native hair. Results are permanent — transplanted follicles are DHT-resistant and do not follow the miniaturisation pathway.
Good Candidates & When to Wait
Good Candidates
- Stable hair loss pattern — significant active loss may require medical stabilisation first
- Adequate donor area density — typically 70–80+ follicular units per cm² required
- Good general health with no autoimmune conditions causing active hair loss
- Realistic expectations about coverage, density, and the 12–18 month growth timeline
- Age 25 or above — hair loss pattern needs to be established for accurate planning
- Non-smoker or willing to stop — smoking impairs graft survival and wound healing
Consider Carefully If
- Active alopecia areata or autoimmune hair loss — transplanted follicles can also be attacked
- Insufficient donor area density to meet coverage goals
- Expecting hair transplant to look like a full head of 20-year-old hair — density is limited by donor supply
- Unstabilised androgenetic alopecia without concurrent medical therapy (finasteride/minoxidil)
A trichoscopy assessment at consultation determines your candidacy precisely — not a generic online quiz.
Hair Transplant FAQs
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