5 Best Clinics in Singapore for Hair Transplant

An experienced surgeon who obtained his training in Australia, Dr Kelvin Chua, is the founder and medical director of SL Aesthetic Clinic.

Over the past 11 years, Dr Chua has performed more than 1,000 liposuctions, Botox, and filler procedures as well as hair loss management and treatment for Singaporeans.

Dr Chua is renowned as a mentor for upcoming Aesthetic doctors, and he is also a lecturer at aesthetic institutions.

SL Aesthetic Clinic is also home to Dr Sue Ho, Dr Charlene Goh, Dr Mark Lim, Dr Gabriel Wong, and Dr Ashley Yuen. They all have a strong passion for aesthetic medicine.

Highlights:

HAIR TRANSPLANT SERVICES

SL Aesthetic Clinic offers the following services:

1) FUE Hair Transplant

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) offers a long-term solution and involves obtaining groups of 1-4 hairs (grafts) and transplanting them.

There is minimal trauma to the scalp, and harvesting is performed randomly; hence there are no patches. In addition, there is little downtime, and the end result is an attractive natural look.

2) Regenera Activa Hair Restoration

This procedure reactivates the cells under the hair follicles. Healthy tissue possessing growth factors is extracted and grafted to the treatment area to enhance growth.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• MBBS (Australia)
• Certified Laser Physician
• Certified Laser Lipolysis Physician

COST:

• FUE costs $5 per graft
• Regenera Activa Hair restoration costs from $2,800

The doctor in charge of hair transplant at Freia Medical is the renowned Dr Harold Ma, who is also the facility’s medical director.

A general practitioner whose focus is on hair transplant and restoration, Dr Ma is a graduate of the National University of Singapore and is fully experienced in surgery and patient care.

He is passionate about hair restoration science through transplant and brought the technology to Singapore in 2006. He works with a team of staff who are well-trained in hair restoration techniques. Dr Ma regularly appears in media discussions about this topic.

Highlights:

HAIR TRANSPLANT SERVICES:

Freia Medical offers the following treatments:

1) Follicular Unit Extraction FUE

This is the redistribution of hair from the back of the head to treated areas at the front. It is a minimally invasive procedure that transplants the hair and ultimately restores your natural hair. Grafts are implanted through a no-touch technique, leaving no scar. The results are natural and long-lasting.

2) ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplants

Follicular units are harvested using digital technology after which transplanting of the grafts is completed manually. There is minimal wastage of follicular units.

3) Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP)

Korean, American, and European technology is used to place temporary pigments that mimic hair follicles in the scalp. The result is a natural look.

4) Laser Therapy

This procedure is used to improve thinning hair. Cool laser energy is used to stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles, which reactivates growth. The treatment is performed on a weekly basis for 24 weeks.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• ISHRS
• SAMS (Executive Committee Member 2012-present)
• Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons
• FUE Europe
• AAAM
• SMA
• MBBS (Singapore)
• Dermatology (Wales, UK)

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

• English
• Mandarin

Dr Gerard Ee is a graduate of St George’s University of London, United Kingdom. He acquired his surgical experiences working for Singapore General Hospital, National University Hospital, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

It was in 2012 when he achieved Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). Dr Gerard Ee specializes in aesthetic procedures and has articles published in medical and scientific journals.

Dr Gerard Ee is keen on minimally invasive surgery, showcasing it through hair transplant procedures at The Clifford Clinic.

Highlights:

HAIR TRANSPLANT SERVICES

The Clifford Clinic offers the following services:

1. ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant

This is the latest technology that works along with traditional techniques to achieve efficient hair restoration. The platform utilizes Robotic Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) to extract hair from one part of the scalp and implant it in another. It is a painless, minimally invasive procedure.

2. FUE Hair Transplant

Follicular Unit Extraction is the process of extracting individual follicular units one at a time to minimize the likelihood of scarring. The recovery time after this procedure is shorter compared to that of other methods.

3. Regenera Activa Hair Transplant

This is an innovative way of using hair follicles from your own scalp to stimulate growth in problem areas of the scalp. This is a procedure that reactivates the hair follicles. 

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• MBBS (UK)
• Dermatology (Wales, UK)
• MRCS (Edinburgh)

COST:

• $5 per graft for 1500 grafts and above (FUE technique)
• The price is slightly higher or Unshaven FUE and small cases (< 1500 grafts)

Sozo Aesthetic Clinic is one of the leading aesthetic clinics in Singapore.

At its helm is Dr Justin Boey, well-liked by his patients for his sound advice and recommendations. He avoids prescribing treatments that are beyond the needs of the patient. If you need a hair loss treatment, he will not recommend the most expensive solution right away just to gain more profit. He carefully evaluates each patient and offers the best solution.

Dr Boey’s quest for excellence led him to train with reputable international institutions such as Harvard Medical School, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and Queen Mary University of London.

Aside from Singaporeans, Dr Boey has also served patients from South Korea, Brunei, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Highlights:

HAIR TRANSPLANT SERVICES

Sozo Aesthetic Clinic provides patients with FUE Hair Transplant treatment.

FUE Hair Transplant is a permanent treatment that involves grafting hair follicles from the donor site using a pen-like tool and transferring them to the treated areas.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – National University of Singapore
• Plastic Surgery Clerkship – Harvard Medical School (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
• Certificates of Competence in Aesthetic Procedures

COST:

• FUE treatment: $5/graft for 2,000 grafts
• Doctor consultation: $60 – $120

Dr Joshua Chong, who is accredited by the Singapore Medical Council, is a graduate of Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He obtained a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery and subsequently underwent training in various fields, including anaesthesia and general surgery.

He now focuses on aesthetic medicine and hair restoration and often lectures at Aesthetic Medicine & Dermatology conferences on hair restoration.

At the clinic, he is backed by Fazilah Iqbal, a hair restoration specialist.

Highlights:

HAIR TRANSPLANT SERVICES

The Terra Medical Clinic offers the following services:

1) Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

This is a hair restoration technique that is minimally invasive and leaves no scars. Careful analysis is undertaken of each patient before a surgical plan is formulated.

The procedure involves the harvesting of individual follicular units and implanting them in areas of the bald scalp. The innovative instruments used by the clinic ensure gentle penetration into the skin.

2) FUT Strip Harvesting Method

A strip of scalp-containing skin is removed and dissected. After that, it is replanted where there is balding.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• MBBS (Hons) (Monash)
• SMC
• APOC
• ISHR

COST: From $6,000 to $20,000, depending on the number of grafts needed by the individuals.