Alopecia Surgery

Surgical options for permanent hair loss

For irreversible alopecia, surgery can move healthy follicles to bald or thinning areas. Common methods are follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT). At Alloroots, FUE is often preferred for minimal visible scarring and faster recovery.

• Frontal hairline reshaping to match natural growth patterns.
• Repairing prior hair transplants to improve density and placement.
• Implanting follicles into scar tissue from injury or surgery.
• Non-shave long hair FUE for grafting while keeping donor hair length.

Scalp reduction or flap surgery is less common today, used when donor hair is limited and scalp laxity is adequate. Recovery times vary by method, with FUE typically allowing return to normal activity within days.

Regenerative therapies with surgery

Regenerative treatments before or after surgery may help graft survival and scalp health. Growth factor concentrate (GFC), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF), and exosome therapy can be added to stimulate circulation and target dormant follicles.

Emerging options like stromal vascular fraction (SVF) and autologous cellular micrografts are under evaluation for patients considering future-ready strategies by 2026. Selection depends on diagnosis and goals.

Suitability and patient privacy

Surgery is not suitable for all hair loss types. Alopecia areata, traction alopecia, and some scarring alopecias may respond better to medical or combined approaches. Consultations include a privacy-focused review of likely results. Before/after images are shared only with consent.

Factors assessed include age, hair density, donor area quality, scalp health, and lifestyle. A short online consultation can indicate if surgery is appropriate before scheduling an in-clinic evaluation.

About Alloroots

Alloroots is a doctor-led hair restoration clinic in India offering surgical hair transplantation and regenerative treatments. Led by Dr. Alok Kumar Sahoo (MD Dermatology, AIIMS New Delhi), services include natural hairline design, advanced FUE transplants, and non-surgical therapies. Consultations are available online and in-clinic across India. The clinic prioritises privacy, safety, and realistic outcomes, sharing documented patient journeys with consent. Learn more at Alloroots.