Hair Transplant in Lahore Pakistan – FUE Hair Restoration

Hair Transplant — FUE & FUT, Lahore

Board-certified. 500+ procedures. Permanent, natural results.

Dr. Muhammad Saleem has performed over 500 hair transplant surgeries — FUE, FUT, or a combined approach chosen based on your density, scarring, and goals.

FCPS · FACS · 500+ Hair Transplants

Hair transplant cost in Lahore, Pakistan

Preparation before surgery

• Stop smoking at least one week before surgery.
• Stop hair spray use at least 3 days before.
• Stop fish oil, herbal medication, and garlic supplements before surgery to avoid excess bleeding.
• Anticoagulant medication may need to be stopped — confirmed individually with your surgeon.

Types of surgery: FUE, FUT, Combined, DHI

1. FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)

   Individual follicles harvested with a special instrument, no linear scar or incision, quick recovery, less pain, and usable even if a previous strip procedure was done elsewhere. Trade-off: takes 6–10 hours and costs more per graft.

2. FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation / Strip)

   A strip of donor scalp is harvested and divided into grafts. Faster surgery, less follicle damage, more grafts per session, lower cost — but leaves a thin linear donor scar, longer recovery, and more post-operative pain.

3. Combined FUT + FUE

   Used when maximum graft yield is needed and the donor area supports both approaches in one plan.

4. DHI

   A direct-implantation variant also offered — discussed case by case during consultation against your density and donor supply.

FUT typically needs 2,000–4,000 grafts depending on the patient. Stitches from FUT donor closure are removed after 2 weeks.

Surgery steps

Before surgery, a detailed consultation covers medical history (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease) and habits like smoking or alcohol use that can affect outcomes. At the start of the procedure, antibiotics are given and allergy history is confirmed.

1. 1. Sterilization

   The whole scalp is sterilized with povidone-iodine solution to reduce infection risk.

2. 2. Local anaesthesia

   The scalp is numbed with a local anesthetic (e.g. lignocaine) to prevent pain during surgery.

3. 3. Sedation

   Additional medication may be given to help anxious patients rest during surgery.

4. 4. Graft harvesting

   Performed via FUE or FUT depending on the agreed plan, followed by punching (recipient site preparation) and grafting.

Donor area

Follicles are typically taken from the back of the head, a permanent zone resistant to balding, so transplanted results are long-lasting. Hair can also be sourced from the chest or beard in select cases. Hair regrowth therapy to promote faster growth is offered to surgery candidates.

Hair transplant recovery timeline

1. Day 0 (Procedure day)

   Grafts harvested and implanted under local anesthesia. Patient goes home the same day with light dressing on the donor area.

2. Days 1–3

   Mild swelling, redness, scalp tenderness. Tiny scabs form around each graft. Sleep with head elevated; no touching or direct water pressure on grafts.

3. Days 4–7

   Forehead swelling (if any) resolves. First gentle hair wash usually permitted around day 3–5. Most return to non-strenuous work within a week.

4. Days 7–14

   Scabs shed naturally along with some transplanted hair shafts — expected “shock loss,” not graft failure.

5. Weeks 3–8

   Shed hairs enter a dormant phase. Follicles remain alive under the skin during this cosmetically discouraging period.

6. Months 3–4

   New growth begins to emerge, initially thin or fine.

7. Months 6–9

   Noticeable thickening and length as follicles mature.

8. Months 12–18

   Final results: full thickness, natural texture, and density.

Care after surgery

• Saline spray may be used in the first few days to keep grafts moist.
• After 4–5 days, recipient-area washing begins with a mild shampoo free of harsh chemicals.
• Avoid pouring water at high pressure directly onto grafts.
• A loose cap may be needed to protect the scalp from dust.
• Light activities can resume from day 3 onward.
• Routine head washing can start around 3 weeks post-surgery.
• Grafted hair begins shedding from week 3 onward — expected, not a failure.
• Only roots remain through this period; new hair starts growing from month 3.
• Final results take 9 months to a year.

Side effects

Hair transplant must be performed by a properly trained specialist — generally a consultant plastic surgeon. The most notable risk is scarring, particularly with FUT. Other possible side effects include infection (especially in diabetics, smokers, or unsterile conditions), headache over the scar site, forehead swelling, small pimples or pustules, bleeding (especially with clotting disorders or blood thinners), scalp numbness, and continued thinning of non-transplanted hair. Choosing your surgeon carefully and keeping expectations realistic both matter — final results take time.

Common sites of alopecia/baldness treated

• Scalp (most common site)
• Eyebrow
• Moustache
• Eyelashes
• Beard

Who performs the surgery

• 500+Hair transplant surgeries performed
• FCPSPlastic Surgery, CPSP certified
• FACSAmerican College of Surgeons
• 3–10 hrsSurgery duration, local anesthesia

Why patients choose this surgeon

Is this a real surgeon, or a hair-transplant-only technician?

Performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon (FCPS, FACS), not a technician-run clinic — relevant if anything unexpected needs surgical judgment mid-procedure.

Am I overpaying, or is this good value?

85,000–150,000 PKR locally versus $1,500–7,000 internationally for equivalent grafts.

Will it actually look natural, not “hair-plugs” obvious?

FUE and FUT technique choice is made based on your density and goals during consultation, not a one-size default.

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