When it comes to hair loss, the crown area – the highest point on top of your head – is often one of the first to experience thinning or balding. Crown hair transplants can provide a permanent solution for a fuller head of hair.
A crown hair transplant is a surgical procedure designed to restore the hair on the top of your head. When performed by a reputable clinic like FUE Clinics, it delivers natural results, helping boost your confidence.
During crown hair transplant surgery, healthy hairs are taken from your head and strategically transplanted into the affected crown area. This process involves two primary methods:
Using a precise instrument called a micro punch, hair follicles are extracted from the donor area, usually around the back and sides of the head. These healthy follicles are then placed into small incisions on the crown area. This is known for being a painless procedure, yielding precise results with minimal scarring.
This method involves carefully removing a thin strip of skin from the back of the head. Hair follicles are then taken directly from it and carefully planted into the crown area. You’ll be left with a thin linear scar on the back of your head, but it will generally only be visible if you have very short hair.
At FUE Clinics, every procedure begins with a free consultation to assess the extent of your current hair loss. Our surgeons will evaluate if you’re the right candidate for a hair transplant and provide guidance on the appropriate next steps, taking into account your unique circumstances and aesthetic goals.
Hair in the crown area naturally grows in various directions, which can lead to less overall coverage and increased visibility of the scalp. Consequently, crown hair transplant procedures often necessitate a larger volume of donor hair. To ensure a successful outcome, meticulous planning becomes paramount during your consultation.
With a higher number of grafts needed, your surgeon will consider points like:
Understanding what happens on the day of your crown hair transplant can give you a clear idea of what to expect and ease any concerns. While each surgery is personalised to suit the patient’s unique needs, the procedure will look something like this:
On the day of the surgery, you will be administered either local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.
Healthy hair follicles are carefully extracted from the donor area using the FUE or FUT method. In the case of the FUT technique, the surgeon will subsequently close and stitch the incision for proper healing.
After extraction, the grafts are sorted into groups based on their thickness and size. This categorisation is essential to ensure that the transplanted hair matches your desired crown area’s shape and density.
With skill and precision, each follicle is strategically placed in the crown area, following the designed plan to achieve a natural result.
The whole process usually lasts between 3 to 8 hours, but the exact duration can vary based on your specific surgical plan.Remember that the final results won’t be fully visible until your scalp has completely healed and any swelling has gone down.
Your new hair follicles will be vulnerable for a while after the procedure, so for the best results, it’s essential to let them heal properly. This means avoiding certain activities like:
Things to avoid after surgery include:
After your procedure has finished, your surgeon will give you painkillers to ensure the first couple of days of healing are as comfortable as possible. They’ll also provide all the aftercare information you need, but if you want to learn more, read our guide on what hair transplant aftercare involves.
“Dr. Muhammad put me at ease and made me feel truly comfortable. The entire process was much easier than I expected, and my results are fantastic.”
It’s our advanced follicular extraction technique, where individual grafts are removed and implanted directly by the surgeon using fine forceps, without the need for pre-made incisions. It works for most types of hair loss and is known for natural-looking, high-density results with minimal downtime.
PRECISION HAIR is a minimally invasive technique, so rather than a single linear scar, you’re left with tiny, evenly spread puncture marks in the donor area that fade significantly and are easily concealed even with short hair. Your surgeon will talk you through what to expect for your specific case at consultation.
The area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic before we begin, so most patients feel little to no pain during the procedure itself, just some pressure or tugging. Mild soreness or tightness in the days after is normal and easily managed with the aftercare medication we provide.
Yes, we’ll send you home with a short course of medication, such as pain relief and antibiotics, to support healing and reduce the risk of infection. Some patients are also prescribed ongoing treatments like minoxidil or finasteride to help protect existing hair and support long-term results.
This depends on factors like your degree of hair loss, donor hair availability, and desired outcome. During your consultation, one of our surgeons will assess your scalp and goals in person and recommend whether PRECISION HAIR, FUT, or another approach is the right fit for you.
Transplanted hair typically sheds within the first few weeks, which is a normal part of the process, before new growth begins around month three to four. Most patients see noticeable thickening by month six, with full, final results visible at around twelve months.
The run up to my transplant was smooth
with Jeremy ready to answer any and all
questions I had prior to the procedure. On
the morning he phoned me to check I wa…
Posted 4 weeks ago
The run up to my transplant was smooth
with Jeremy ready to answer any and all
questions I had prior to the procedure. On
the morning he phoned me to check I wa…
Posted 4 weeks ago
The run up to my transplant was smooth
with Jeremy ready to answer any and all
questions I had prior to the procedure. On
the morning he phoned me to check I wa…
Posted 4 weeks ago
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