Androgenetic Alopecia, commonly referred to as male or female pattern baldness, is a progressive condition resulting in hair thinning and eventual hair loss due to genetic and hormonal factors. A hair transplant consultation helps assess the degree of hair loss and determines the best treatment strategy to restore hair density.

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common indication for hair transplant surgery, and the consultation at Claire Derma determines whether transplantation is appropriate for your specific stage and pattern of loss. Our trichologists evaluate the stability of your donor area — the permanent horseshoe zone in the occipital and parietal scalp that resists DHT-driven miniaturisation — to estimate the total number of available grafts.

These peels work by deeply penetrating the skin to:

Detailed scalp and hair analysis by a certified trichologist.

Assessment of hair density, scalp condition, and hair loss pattern.

Discussion of patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and goals.

Customized treatment plan recommending hair transplant techniques if suitable.

Norwood III-IV Assessment – Patients with moderate frontal recession and early vertex thinning typically need 2,000 to 3,000 grafts. At Claire Derma, our trichologists design hairline placement that looks natural now and remains appropriate.

Norwood V-VI Assessment – Advanced hair loss involving extensive vertex and frontal loss requires 3,500 to 5,000 or more grafts, often across two procedures.

Female Pattern Assessment – Women with diffuse thinning present unique challenges for transplant candidacy because their donor area may also show miniaturisation.

The consultation at Claire Derma begins with a thorough scalp assessment using dermoscopy and macrophotography to classify your hair loss on the Norwood-Hamilton scale for men or the Ludwig scale for women.

Evaluates the extent of hair loss.

Determines the appropriate donor and recipient areas.

Helps plan Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).

Provides a roadmap for achieving natural-looking hair restoration.

FUE Method – Individual follicular unit extraction allows patients to wear short hairstyles without a visible linear scar.

FUT Strip Method – Strip harvesting yields more grafts per session — up to 4,000 to 5,000 in a single procedure — and avoids the transection risk associated with FUE in curly or fine-calibre.

Combined Approach – For patients with extensive loss requiring multiple sessions, our team may recommend FUT in the first procedure to maximise graft yield, followed by FUE in subsequent sessions to harvest additional.

During the consultation, our team at Claire Derma explains the two primary transplant techniques — Follicular Unit Extraction and Follicular Unit Transplantation — so you can make an informed decision about your procedure. FUE involves extracting individual follicular units using 0.8 to 1.0 mm circular punches, leaving tiny dot scars scattered across the donor area.

Personalized and expert assessment.

Identifies the best hair restoration method.

Establishes realistic expectations for results.

Ensures medically safe and effective hair transplant strategy.

Prevents inappropriate treatments and complications.

Benefit – Detailed graft count estimation and donor capacity analysis ensure realistic expectations before any surgical commitment.

Benefit – Integrated medical and surgical planning. Our trichologists build a treatment strategy that pairs transplantation with ongoing medical therapy to protect native hair.

Benefit – Honest candidacy assessment that prioritises long-term outcome over immediate surgery. At Claire Derma, we advise some patients to delay transplantation until their hair loss pattern stabilises, particularly young men under.

The consultation at Claire Derma goes beyond surgical planning to address the medical management of androgenetic alopecia alongside transplantation. Transplanted hairs are permanent because they come from DHT-resistant follicles, but the native hairs surrounding them continue to miniaturise without treatment.

This treatment is ideal for individuals who:

Men and women experiencing significant hair thinning due to genetics.

Individuals considering hair transplant as a solution.

Patients seeking expert guidance for long-term hair restoration.

Following the consultation at Claire Derma, you receive a detailed written plan including your Norwood or Ludwig classification, donor density measurements, estimated graft count, recommended technique, expected coverage outcome, and a timeline for the procedure and recovery. We encourage a two-week reflection period before confirming surgery to ensure you have time to consider the information without pressure.