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A good candidate for hair transplant surgery is someone who has:
It’s also important to know that results vary between individuals, depending on donor hair quality, hair characteristics, and how the body responds to the procedure.
During consultation, Our Dr. Ng or Dr Tse will evaluate your scalp, hair type, goals, and long-term needs to determine if you are an ideal candidate and to help you make an informed decision.
A hair transplant can be considered at almost any age, but timing is important.
It’s often ideal to start before becoming completely bald, as existing hair can help camouflage the transplanted area and enhance the overall result.
However, since hair loss is usually gradual and progressive, it may be unwise to start surgery too early—especially in very young patients whose hair pattern has not yet stabilized.
For men with mild to moderate hair loss, especially in the crown, medical treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil may be recommended first to help preserve existing hair.
During your consultation, Dr. Ng will assess your condition and guide you toward the right timing and strategy based on your age, pattern of loss, and long-term goals.
Age is not a limiting factor — you are never too old for a hair transplant as long as you have a sufficient supply of healthy donor hair.
In fact, older patients often make excellent candidates because:
Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s, or beyond, what matters most is your overall health, donor hair availability, and your goals. Dr. Ng will assess all of these during your consultation to determine if you’re a good candidate.
Yes — hair transplants are a proven and effective solution for hair loss.
In a hair transplant, your own hair follicles are moved from a donor area (usually the back or sides of the scalp) to areas where hair is thinning or bald. Because it’s your own tissue, there’s no risk of rejection.
The transplanted hair retains its original growth pattern, color, curl, and texture, thanks to the principle of “donor dominance.” That means the hair continues to grow naturally even after being moved.
Hair transplant surgery has been used for over 70 years, and it has become increasingly refined and reliable. In fact, over 400,000 procedures were performed globally in 2017 alone, showing its popularity and success.
Technically yes—but practically no.
In 1972, Dr. Norman Orentreich reported that hair transplanted from one individual to another could survive for at least one year, provided that steroids were injected into the grafts every 30 days to prevent rejection.
However, this approach is not practical for long-term use. The ongoing use of immunosuppressive steroids carries significant risks and side effects, making it unsuitable for cosmetic procedures like hair restoration.
That’s why modern hair transplants always use your own hair, ensuring no rejection, no need for immune suppression, and long-lasting, natural results.
Not exactly!
While hair transplant procedures were once performed by doctors from various specialties — including dermatology, plastic surgery, general surgery, and even family medicine — the field has evolved significantly over the past 10 to 20 years.
Today, hair restoration is recognized as a highly specialized field with its own dedicated medical societies, certification boards, and advanced training programs. Performing modern hair transplants requires in-depth knowledge of hair biology, surgical technique, aesthetic design, and long-term patient care.
Even dermatologists and plastic surgeons must undergo additional, focused training before offering hair transplant services at a high standard.
In short, hair transplantation is now considered a standalone subspecialty, requiring more than just general surgical skill.
Yes, in many cases, medical treatments are recommended after a hair transplant to help preserve and enhance your overall results.
Hair transplants are ideal for rebuilding the front hairline and adding density to the frontal or mid-scalp areas. However, hair loss is typically progressive, meaning the non-transplanted hair—especially in the crown or along the top—may continue to thin over time.
That’s where medications like Finasteride (oral) and Minoxidil (topical or oral) come in. These treatments can:
A well-trained hair transplant surgeon will work closely with you to create a personalized plan, combining surgery and appropriate medical therapy based on your age, family history, hair loss pattern, and lifestyle.
In short, medicine is not always required—but for many patients, it plays a valuable role in protecting your investment and maximizing long-term success.
No — cost should not be your only consideration.
Hair transplant is a medical procedure, not a product. Simply paying for a number of grafts does not guarantee good results, long-term survival of the follicles, or a natural appearance.
What truly matters is the skill, experience, and artistic judgment of the doctor performing the procedure. Different clinics offer different standards of care, and not all results are equal. To make the right decision:
Only proceed when you have full confidence in the doctor’s expertise. If you’re not ready financially, it’s wiser to wait than to risk a poor outcome, which may be difficult—or even impossible—to correct.
🟦 In hair restoration, as in many things in life, quality comes with a price.
Not necessarily — a hospital may not be the safest place for a hair transplant.
Hospitals care for patients with all types of illnesses, including infectious diseases. Facilities, air systems, and equipment are shared, which increases the risk of cross-contamination. In fact, some of the worst wound infections we’ve seen occurred in hospital settings, including serious cases caused by MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) — a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant infection.
Hair transplant involves creating thousands of micro-wounds in the scalp. If one of these becomes infected, the consequences can be devastating. At our center, we treat only healthy, elective hair transplant patients in a controlled, dedicated environment. We follow strict sterilization protocols. As the procedure is done under local anesthesia, there’s no need for hospital admission. For safety, precision, and peace of mind,
A specialized hair transplant clinic is often the better choice
Most patients report minimal discomfort and actually sleep through the whole procedure. We use advanced pain-minimization techniques and local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.
Our special protocol uses twilight local anesthesia and conscious sedation. We first give you some sedating pills and then inject local anesthetic using the smallest needle. Most patients sleep through the entire procedure without any discomfort.
On discharge some pain-killer and sleeping pills will be given to assure a good night sleep. This ensures that even after the procedure is over, the treated areas remain pain-free for hours—sometimes well into the next day.
Our post-op pain reduction protocol allows most patients to return to work within 2 to 3 days.
So far we have 0% facial swelling and less than 1% infection rate, Our post-op aftercare protocol allows most patients to return to non-strenuous activities the next day; work within 2 to 3 days; and gym after a week.
Absolutely!
Our doctor designs each hairline individually, taking your facial features, age, and hair characteristics into account. Naturalness is our top priority.
It depends on your goal, hair loss pattern and donor hair availability. A proper obligation-free in-person assessment by our doctor will give you a precise estimate.
This will be discussed in detail during your consultation with the doctor, as it depends on your hair loss pattern, goals, and donor hair availability.
Thanks to dense packing and ultra-refined FUT or FUE techniques, many patients can achieve a satisfying result in just one session. However, additional sessions may be recommended to:
Our goal is to create a natural, long-lasting result, tailored specifically to your needs.
FUE leaves tiny dot scars that are usually invisible, even with short hair. We use a 0.8mm fine punch size to minimize visibility in the majority of cases.
Transplanted hairs are typically permanent because they’re taken from the back of your head — an area genetically resistant to balding. Since these are your own hairs, they will grow naturally and follow your body’s aging process.
That means some gradual thinning over time is normal, just like with the rest of your hair, but the transplanted area will generally retain hair for life.
Costs vary based on the number of grafts needed. We’ll provide a personalized quote after a free assessment with the doctor — no pressure, no sales tactics.
After your hair transplant, here’s what you can expect during recovery:
Be patient—good things take time. And we’ll guide you through every step of your recovery.
After the procedure, you can expect to see small scabs around the grafted areas. These are completely normal and usually go unnoticed, especially if you have existing hair to help camouflage them. With frequent gentle washing, most scabs will clear within a week.
Along the donor area (usually the back of the scalp), you might notice some temporary shedding in the first 3–4 weeks. This is also normal and the hair typically grows back fully.
To maintain good coverage and allow your scalp to heal discreetly, we recommend that you avoid cutting your hair for the first month after surgery.
With proper care, your scalp should look clean and presentable within days, and full recovery continues steadily in the weeks that follow.
It depends on your type of work and personal preferences.
The wounds heal quickly and are usually not obvious after the first few days. Dr. Ng will personally advise you based on your lifestyle and comfort level during your consultation.
Our procedures are doctor-led from start to finish — not handled by technicians. We follow international medical standards, offer customized planning, and prioritize long-term donor preservation.
The ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) is a respected, non-profit medical organization that has established formal training pathways to ensure doctors are properly equipped to perform modern hair transplantation techniques, such as Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and FUE.
To be awarded ISHRS Fellowship status, a doctor must:
✅ Complete one year of full-time training in an ISHRS-recognized program
✅ Undergo apprenticeship with an authorized hair restoration surgeon
✅ Be actively involved in scientific meetings, research, and publications
✅ Pass a competency assessment conducted by the ISHRS Committee
This rigorous process ensures that ISHRS Fellows are not only technically proficient but also committed to ongoing education, ethical practice, and advancement of the field.
Not always. — While cost is one factor, the most important limitation is your supply of donor hair.
Hair transplant surgery depends on moving healthy hair follicles—usually from the back and sides of your scalp—to areas of thinning or baldness. If you have extensive hair loss and your donor hair is too sparse, thin, or weak, a good cosmetic result may not be possible.
In such cases, a responsible and ethical doctor may advise against surgery or suggest alternative treatments like scalp micropigmentation or medical therapy.
That’s why a thorough medical assessment is essential. We will evaluate your donor area, hair characteristics, and goals to determine if you are a suitable candidate—not just financially, but medically.
Not necessarily. While budget is important, the scalp’s blood supply is the real limiting factor.
Each hair graft needs oxygen and nutrients from the surrounding blood vessels to survive and grow. If too many grafts are packed too closely together, the blood supply may become overwhelmed—leading to poor graft survival and suboptimal results.
This risk is even higher in smokers, as smoking significantly reduces blood flow to the scalp. For this reason:
A skilled surgeon will always balance your aesthetic goals with medical safety, ensuring the grafts placed have the best chance of survival and long-term growth.
We understand it’s a common question—but unfortunately, we can’t accurately tell you how many grafts you need over the phone.
To recommend a proper surgical plan, the doctor must carefully assess:
These factors require a thorough medical evaluation, which cannot be done by phone alone. However, for your convenience, you’re welcome to send photos via WhatsApp or WeChat for an initial assessment. This helps us give you some guidance before scheduling a full consultation.
We don’t aim to compete on price with clinics in countries like India or Mainland China. Instead, we focus on delivering the highest standard of care, backed by international training, years of experience, and proven results.
When you consider the doctor’s qualifications, the quality of the surgical work, and the long-term outcome, our package offers the best value in Hong Kong.
In fact, Dr. Bertram’s fees are comparable to many high-end centers in China, if you compare based on the surgeon’s credentials and experience. By Chinese standards, Dr. Bertram’s qualifications are considered top-tier. Having completed full-time ISHRS Fellowship training and performing all surgeries personally for 19 years non-stop, we are of the Professor level.
Most patients agree that a hair transplant is a life-long investment. Transplanted hair lasts a lifetime, with no ongoing maintenance costs, unlike hairpieces or salon-based treatments. It’s not just about saving money in the long run It’s about wearing the best result on your head every day.
🟦 Quality comes with a price — but for what you get, it’s worth every dollar.
Yes. Hair transplant is a safe, minor surgical procedure when performed by experienced hands. At our clinic, patients receive mild pain relief if needed, and complications are rare.
Your comfort and safety are our top priorities, with strict protocols and a calm, clean environment.
You’re born with about 1 million hair follicles spread all over your body. That includes your eyebrows, eyelashes, arms, legs, and even fine hair on your face and torso.
Out of this total, approximately 100,000 hair follicles are located on your scalp. This number can vary slightly depending on your hair color and genetic background:
No — all of your hair follicles are formed before you’re born. In fact, by the 28th week of pregnancy, your body has already developed the total number of hair follicles you will ever have in your lifetime.
After birth, your body does not produce any new hair follicles. This means:The number of hair follicles you are born with is fixed.
This is why treatments like hair transplants focus on redistributing healthy follicles from thicker areas (usually the back or sides of the scalp) to areas with thinning or no hair. It’s not about creating new follicles — it’s about making the most of the ones you already have.
Thanks to advances in medical science, we can now offer techniques to restore natural-looking hair, even though your body stopped making new follicles before you were born.
Human hair is classified into three types based on the thickness of the hair shaft:
1. Lanugo Hair – Fine, soft hair that covers the fetus. It’s usually shed by the 4th month after birth.
2. Vellus Hair – Thin, non-pigmented body hair with a diameter under 0.02 mm. It’s barely visible unless viewed up close.
3. Terminal Hair – Thick, pigmented hair found on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, armpits, and pubic area. Its diameter is typically over 0.06 mm.
As we age, the number of active hair follicles gradually decreases. Some follicles shrink and stop producing visible hair due to factors such as:
This natural reduction explains why many people experience hair thinning or baldness later in life.
The good news? Even though the total number of follicles can’t increase, modern hair restoration techniques can redistribute your existing healthy follicles to areas that need them most—giving you back the look of fuller, natural hair.
About 95% of male hair loss is caused by a condition called Androgenetic Alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. The onset, severity, and speed of hair loss vary for every man. It is influenced by a combination of:
1. Genetics – You may inherit the hair loss gene from one or both parents.
2. Hormones – DHT (dihydrotestosterone) affects genetically sensitive hair follicles after puberty.
3. Age – Hair loss tends to progress with age, with more shedding over the years.
4. Smoking – Studies show it can damage hair follicles and speed up hair loss.
❌ Common myths: Hair loss is not caused by wearing hats, poor scalp circulation, or clogged pores.
Around 65–75% of women with thinning hair have Androgenetic Alopecia, a genetic condition similar to male pattern baldness. It’s often triggered or worsened by:
1. Genes – Inherited from one or both parents.
2. Hormonal changes – Especially after menopause, when estrogen levels drop.
3. Age – Hair density naturally decreases with time.
4. Smoking – Can damage hair follicles and speed up thinning.
The remaining 25–35% of cases are due to other factors, such as:
Because female hair loss can have multiple causes, a blood test is often needed to identify the underlying issue before starting treatment.
No, baldness is not caused by dandruff or sebum clogging the hair follicles. This is a common myth.
The most common cause of hair loss in both men and women is Androgenetic Alopecia, which is linked to genetics and hormones (especially DHT)—not scalp hygiene or blocked pores.
While excessive dandruff or sebum can irritate the scalp and contribute to temporary shedding or poor scalp health, they do not cause permanent hair loss or baldness.
Maintaining a clean scalp is important, but it will not prevent genetic hair loss. For that, proper medical treatments like Finasteride, Minoxidil, or hair transplant may be needed.
No, male pattern baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia) is not caused by tight scalp muscles, stress, hygiene, or shampooing frequency.
The primary cause is genetics and sensitivity to the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). This leads to gradual shrinking of hair follicles, especially in the crown and frontal areas.
Let’s break down the myths:
In short, male pattern baldness is a hormonal and genetic condition, and effective treatment targets those root causes — not superficial scalp factors.
Stopping Finasteride will allow hair loss to gradually resume. It doesn’t trigger sudden shedding, but over several months, you may start to notice thinning again.
However, even after stopping, you may still retain more hair than someone who never used Finasteride at all. To maintain the benefits, long-term use is recommended—as Finasteride only works while it’s being taken.
In most cases, men do not need to stop Finasteride when trying to conceive. Studies show that the amount of Finasteride found in semen is extremely low and not considered harmful to the baby or the process of conception.
However, there are a few important points to consider:
For healthy men with no fertility problems, there is no strong medical reason to stop Finasteride when planning to have a child. Always use it as directed by your physician.
Current research shows that Finasteride works effectively across all ethnic groups, including both Asians and Caucasians. While individual responses can vary due to genetics, overall studies suggest that Asian men respond just as well to Finasteride for treating male pattern hair loss.
In fact, some clinical studies from Japan and Korea reported comparable or even slightly better results in Asian patients when it comes to slowing hair loss and regrowing hair.
As always, the best results come from consistent use and early intervention. If you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, consult your doctor for a personalized assessment.
Yes, Finasteride is generally more effective at regrowing hair on the crown (top of the scalp) than at the frontal hairline. Clinical studies and patient experiences have shown that while it can help slow hair loss in the front, its ability to regrow hair in the hairline area is limited.
Finasteride works best in areas with miniaturized (thinning) hair, rather than completely bald spots. Since the frontal hairline often has fewer miniaturized hairs, the response tends to be less noticeable.
That said, it still plays an important role in preventing further hairline recession, especially when used early and combined with other treatments if needed.
Yes — hair loss typically returns 4 to 6 months after stopping Minoxidil. The shedding can feel sudden and alarming, especially if the treatment had been working well for you.
In most cases, you’ll eventually return to the same level of hair loss as someone who never used Minoxidil.
To keep the results, it’s important to continue using topical Minoxidil consistently. Stopping the treatment means stopping the benefit.
In most cases, men do not need to stop Finasteride when trying to conceive. Studies show that the amount of Finasteride found in semen is extremely low and not considered harmful to the baby or the process of conception.
However, there are a few important points to consider:
For healthy men with no fertility problems, there is no strong medical reason to stop Finasteride when planning to have a child. Always use it as directed by your physician.
Yes, women are generally advised to stop using topical Minoxidil when planning to become pregnant.
Although Minoxidil is applied to the scalp and absorbed in small amounts, its safety during pregnancy has not been firmly established. There have been isolated reports of fetal abnormalities, so most doctors recommend discontinuing use before conception as a precaution.
If you are considering pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment, it’s important to consult your doctor about alternative options for managing hair loss.
Women can usually resume topical Minoxidil after they have completely stopped breastfeeding. While only a small amount of Minoxidil is absorbed into the bloodstream and transferred into breast milk, there is limited safety data on its effects on nursing infants.
To stay on the safe side, most doctors recommend waiting until breastfeeding has fully ended before restarting treatment.
Always consult your physician before resuming Minoxidil to ensure it’s appropriate for your specific situation.
From consultation, surgery, to aftercare, you will receive continued personal care by our doctors, not just consultants.
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International Accreditations
Recognized by leading global medical bodies, our clinic stands as one of the most qualified and internationally accredited hair transplant centers in Hong Kong and mainland China. We are proud to uphold the highest standards in medical ethics, safety, and surgical expertise.
Hair transplant is the ultimate solution to restores hair, but not everyone is good candidate.
Our online assessment helps determine if these procedures suit you, saving you time and costs.
With over 17 years of experience, we are dedicated only to hair restoration using the latest FUE technique. To ensure safety all consultations, procedures, and aftercare are conducted by our fully qualified doctors.
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