How It Works

The Hair Transplant Procedure

A hair transplant is a minimally invasive procedure that restores hair by relocating healthy follicles from a donor area to thinning or balding regions.

Our Medical Director and Founding HSS Hair Transplant Doctor, Dr David Ballantyne, describes it as: “Transplanting a tree from one part of your garden to another.”

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Patient-Centred Medical Care

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Accessible Payment Options

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Trusted

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Comprehensive

Expert care, accessible price

We believe that expert hair restoration should be within reach. Our experienced doctors use advanced techniques to deliver natural, high-quality results—at a price that makes hair transplants more accessible than ever. Restore your confidence with industry-leading care, without the premium price tag.

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Regardless of the method, a hair transplant involves two key steps. Extraction and implantation, let’s break them down.

Extraction – Removing hair follicles from the donor area.
Implantation – Placing those follicles into thinning or balding areas.

At Hair & Skin Science, we use FUE extraction combined with Direct Implantation, with follicles stored in HypoThermosol^® between steps to improve survival rates.

Extraction

Follicular Unit Transplantation
FUT - The Strip Method

A strip of scalp is surgically removed from the back of the head, and individual follicles are then dissected under a microscope before being implanted.

Pros: Can yield a high number of grafts in one session, typically used for larger procedures.

Cons: Leaves a linear scar, requires stitches, and has a longer recovery time. This method is seen as outdated in the hair transplant industry.

Extraction

Follicular Unit Extraction
FUE - The Modern Method

Individual hair follicles are extracted directly from the donor area using a small punch tool, leaving tiny, dot-like scars instead of a single linear scar. These follicles are then implanted one by one into the recipient area

Pros: FUE is the most advanced and widely used extraction method, offering natural results with minimal invasiveness, no stitches, no linear scarring, and a faster healing process.

Cons: More time-intensive than FUT and requires a skilled team to avoid over-harvesting and preserve follicles.

What About ‘Micro-FUE’?

Micro-FUE is just a marketing term, it’s still FUE. Some clinics use ‘Micro-FUE’ to describe using smaller punch tools, but the process remains the same.

Implantation

Slits Implantation Method
Less Density, More Trauma

Tiny slits (small incisions) are first created in the recipient area using a specialised scalpel, then the extracted follicles are manually placed into these slits using specialised tweezers.

Pros: The doctor has full control over the angle, depth, and direction of the implanted hair.

Cons: If too many slits are made too close together or with too much force, it may impair blood flow and potentially lead to necrosis in the surrounding tissue. The slits need to be placed further apart than direct methods, reducing density and causing more trauma to the scalp, which may reduce follicle survival rates.

Implantation

Direct Implantation Method
The Modern Standard

Instead of creating slits first, a specialised tool (such as a Choi-Pen or Multi-Device) is used to simultaneously create the incision and insert the follicle in one motion.

Pros: This method allows for higher-density implantation, as the follicles can be placed closer together. Additionally, less trauma to the scalp can result in higher rates of follicle survival.

Cons: While direct implantation is the gold standard for implantation methods, like all methods, the results depend more on the doctor’s skill than on the tool itself.

What About ‘DHI’ or Other Terms?

Some clinics use branded terms like ‘DHI’ to market their method as unique, but these are standard techniques, rather than new procedures. ‘DHI’ is a technique where a Choi-Pen or similar device is used for implantation, which falls under direct implantation.

Any other acronym being marketed to you is just that, marketing. The most critical factor in achieving great results isn’t a different name, it’s the expertise and precision of the medical team performing your procedure.

What to Expect During Recovery

An FUE hair transplant is a minimally invasive procedure, but like any medical treatment, it comes with a healing process. While there is little to no downtime, the journey from transplant to full results happens gradually over the course of a year as hair grows in cycles.

Days 1–3

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Days 4–7

Weeks 2–4

Months 2–3

Months 4–6

Months 7–12

Doctor-owned and doctor-led. Handpicked experts, invested in your results.

We believe the best results come from a team that’s deeply invested in your care. That’s why our clinics are doctor-owned and doctor-led.

Carefully selected for their expertise and proven results, they combine global training with local knowledge to deliver results you can trust.

Your First Step

Hair Transplant Consultation

We understand that your hair restoration journey is personal, and finding clear, trusted advice can feel overwhelming. Your consultation is designed to provide clarity. It’s simply an opportunity to ask questions, understand your options, and get professional recommendations. about your results.

Our goal is to provide ethical advice that leads to the best possible outcome for you.

At Hair and Skin Science, we believe in pricing that’s clear, fair, accessible and based on your individual needs.

After your consultation, you’ll receive a personalised quote based on the number of grafts needed—no hidden costs, no surprises. To make hair restoration accessible, we offer flexible payment options, including interest-free plans, tailored in-house solutions, and the choice between upfront or monthly payments.

Superannuation Access 
If hair loss is impacting your confidence or quality of life, you may be eligible to access your superannuation to fund your procedure. We can guide you through the process during your consultation.

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