Our Process
How a hair transplant works, step by step
With FUE technology, an advanced method of hair transplantation, hair follicles can be effectively transferred from dense areas at the back of the head to sparser areas without damaging the scalp tissue.
Natural appearance
The technique is used to give hair a natural appearance and is performed under local anesthesia, making the treatment painless for the patient.
No overnight stay
The procedure does not require an overnight stay, so the patient can return home on the same day as the procedure is performed.
Important to know:Medical treatments such as finasteride can slow hair loss and, in some cases, promote some regrowth. However, they are not a substitute for hair transplantation, especially when hair follicles have already been lost.
Finasteride and hair transplantation →Read more
Consultation
During your first consultation visit at Akacia Medical, you will meet with a coordinator. During the visit, you will fill out a form in which you describe:
- Your health status and any previous operations or illnesses
- Indicate if you are taking any medications and what they are
- Description of your symptoms
- When your hair loss began
- If there is a family history of hair loss
The coordinator will also take photographs as part of the assessment. Our doctor will conduct an examination to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for a hair transplant.
This includes an assessment of the type of hair loss you have and how many hair follicles are needed to achieve the desired result. During the consultation, you will also receive information about the procedure, including cost, time required, and waiting time.
Simon N: Responsible for hair transplant consultations
On the day of surgery
When you arrive at Akacia Medical on the day of your surgery, you will be welcomed by our team. They will:
- Review how the hair transplant will be performed
- You will be required to complete a health declaration form.
- We take a blood sample to check for infectious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV.
- Mark the planned hairline
- Take new photographs as part of the documentation prior to the procedure.
The operation
During the actual transplantation of the hair follicles, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia. If necessary, you can be given sedatives to help you feel more relaxed.
Preparation:
- We shave both the donor area and the recipient area.
- We thoroughly clean and sterilize your head
The process:
- The hair follicles are carefully removed one by one with a punch. The size of the punch depends on your hair type.
- Inspection under a microscope for quality control
- Additional local anesthesia in the recipient area
- The grafts are placed in channels made by the surgeon.
Local anesthesia is used for a pain-free experience.. How local anaesthesia works and whether the procedure hurts
Time required: A large hair transplant involving around 2,500-3,500 hair follicles usually takes around 7-8 hours.
During the operation, you as a patient will have a 20-minute break to eat lunch. When half of the operation has been completed, we will serve you lunch. When the operation is complete, we will apply a bandage over the donation area.
After the operation
The newly transplanted area is very sensitive, and we will go through your aftercare instructions with you in detail.
First 10 days – Important to avoid:
- Touching the transplanted area with your fingers
- Head covering or covering the head with something
- Heavy lifting and physical exertion
For helmet use, you will need to wait 3-4 weeks.
After day 10:
You can start washing your whole head as usual again.
You will remain in contact with Akacia Medical even after the operation until an evaluation has been made. Ongoing contact is important to us, and we would like you to send us photos throughout the entire process.
Results: The final result of the transplant will be visible after 12 months. Read more about aftercare.
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Följ hela behandlingen steg för steg på kliniken i Stockholm, från förberedelser till placering av hårsäckarna.
Så här går en hårtransplantation till på Akacia Medical
Följ en patient genom hela behandlingsdagen: förberedelser, bedövning, uttag från givarområdet och placering av hårsäckarna.
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Follow Our Process
Every step of the process is designed to make you feel safe and well informed. Here you can see real results from our patients and read more about how the treatments work in practice.
Read more about our results or continue to our aftercare if you want to understand what happens after the treatment.
Over 15,000 operations performed
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Frequently asked questions about the day of surgery
Answers to frequently asked questions about what happens on the day of surgery
Preparing for treatment
Important steps to follow before your hair transplant
What happens after treatment?
A guide to recovery and results
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Expert surgical team
Our team of highly experienced surgeons and medical professionals brings decades of combined expertise in hair transplantation. Every member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, ensuring that each patient receives personal attention and achieves optimal results.
Our expertise:
- Advanced training in the latest hair transplant techniques
- Continuous training to keep us at the forefront
- Surgical precision combined with artistic vision
- Natural results that exceed expectations
Firo Esmer
Operations Manager
"It is everyone's right to keep their hair or to be able to afford a hair transplant."
Hear what our customers say
Real people, real results. Here they share their journey with us.
Patients from around the world: Why they chose Akacia Medical
Watch interviews with patients from different parts of the world and hear why they chose to travel to Akacia Medical in Sweden for their hair transplant.
Andreas' hair transplant: Before, surgery, healing, results
Follow the entire journey - before, during and after Andreas' hair transplant with us - and see the final result.
Results month by month - the first six months
Patient Visa is interviewed before the operation and then shows hair growth month by month during the first six months.
Tony's hair transplant
A short patient story about the experience and the finished result.
Alex (22) after his hair transplant (2000 grafts)
Alex talks about the recovery and how the result has developed after the procedure.
Hair Transplant Q&A - 6 month update
Q&A six months after the procedure with an update on growth and the donor area.
Tony answers questions about his hair transplant
Tony answers common questions about the operation, recovery and final result.
Rasmus (23) – hair transplant with 2200 grafts
Follow Rasmus during the surgery day and see how the treatment is carried out step by step.
Andreas' hair transplant (3500 grafts)
Andreas shows his journey from the treatment day to the first days of recovery.
American goes to Sweden for hair transplant
An international patient explains why he chose Akacia Medical and shares his treatment journey.
A successful CEO opens up about hair loss in the local paper (Inspiring!)
An inspiring patient story where a patient openly talks about hair loss and his experience connected to Akacia Medical.
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