A hair transplant in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas moves healthy hair from the back of your head to thinning areas, planned around your donor supply and future hair loss.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
A hair transplant moves follicles from the back and sides of the scalp, where hair resists balding, to areas that have thinned, where they take root and grow as normal hair.
Your own hair around the transplant can keep thinning, so medical treatment is often advised to protect it.
The hairline moves back at the temples and front, making the forehead look larger. Rebuilding the front line has the biggest effect on how you look.
Hair on the crown thins in a circle that widens over time. The crown needs many grafts, so it is planned carefully against donor supply.
Old injuries, burns or surgery can leave bald patches. Once the scar is stable, follicles can be placed into it to hide the area.
Some women have a widening parting or thin front hairline. A transplant suits them when the cause is known and the donor hair is strong.
Follicles are taken one by one with a tiny punch, leaving small dot marks instead of a line. Read about FUE
Grafts taken by FUE are placed with a pen-like implanter that opens and fills each site at once. Read about DHI
A thin strip of scalp is removed and split into grafts, leaving one fine line hidden in the hair at the rear of the scalp.
In a controlled study, about 92% of transplanted grafts survived at 6 months and 90% at 12 months. The new hair grows naturally and can be cut and styled. Photos below are shared with consent.
Dr. Umbreen checks how dense your donor hair is, grades your hair loss and draws the new hairline. From this she estimates how many grafts you need.
Stop smoking and alcohol for some weeks before. Stop aspirin 2 weeks before, and wear a loose button-front shirt on the day.
It is done under local anesthesia while you are awake and usually takes most of the day. Grafts are removed, sorted under magnification and placed one by one.
You go home the same day with a light bandage over the donor area. Sleep with your head raised for the first few nights.
| Time After Surgery | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 3 | Mild swelling may move down to the forehead. |
| Days 7 to 10 | Small crusts around each graft fall off with gentle washing. |
| Weeks 2 to 8 | Transplanted hairs shed. The roots stay alive under the skin. |
| Month 3 | New hair starts to appear, fine and light at first. |
| Months 12 to 18 | Hair has thickened and the full result can be judged. |
Wash your scalp gently as shown, without rubbing, and avoid tight caps, the gym and direct sun on the grafts until cleared.
Serious problems are uncommon. The most noticed effect is temporary shedding of your own hair near the grafts, seen in about 30% to 70% of patients. Dr. Umbreen explains every risk before consent.
It cannot create new follicles, so the result is limited by your donor supply. It does not stop your own hair thinning, which may need ongoing treatment.
Your fee is confirmed after consultation, once the number of grafts is agreed. Ask for one written estimate covering the procedure, medicines and follow-up.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Number of grafts | Most clinics price per graft, so more grafts cost more. |
| Technique | Pen implantation usually costs more than standard FUE. |
| Sessions | Large areas may need two sessions. |
| Aftercare | Shampoos, medicines and PRP may be extra. |
Ask how many grafts a quote includes and how they will be counted, as very cheap offers often place fewer grafts.
She is listed as a hair transplant surgeon on her public profile, and her burns and reconstructive work gives experience with grafting into scarred scalp. Women may feel more comfortable discussing hair loss with a female doctor.
| Feature | Hair Transplant | PRP |
|---|---|---|
| Suited to | Bald or very thin areas | Early thinning with hair still present |
| What it does | Moves new follicles into the area | Supports existing follicles |
| Sessions | Usually one | Usually 3 to 4, a month apart |
| Maintenance | Moved hair lasts | Repeat every 4 to 6 months |
| Bald patches | Can be filled | Cannot regrow lost follicles |
The two can also work together, with PRP used after a transplant to support the hair around the grafts.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring photos of your hair from a few years ago and a list of hair loss treatments you have already tried.
Look for a qualified plastic surgeon who examines your donor area, plans for future loss and shows consented results. Avoid offers that promise unlimited grafts.
The numbing injections sting for a few minutes, then you feel pressure rather than pain. The scalp is sore for a few days afterwards and simple painkillers help.
The moved follicles keep growing for life because they come from hair that resists balding. Hair around them can still thin, which is why maintenance treatment matters.
It depends on the area and your hair density. A hairline needs far fewer grafts than a hairline plus crown, and your donor supply sets the upper limit.
Yes, when the thinning is stable and the cause has been checked. Blood tests for iron and thyroid are often done first, as these causes need medical treatment.
A loose cap can usually be worn after about a week, once the crusts have settled. Avoid tight caps and helmets until Dr. Umbreen confirms the grafts are secure.
Patient guides on hair transplant from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
Most patients need between 1,500 and 4,000 grafts for a hair transplant, depending on how much hair has been lost, the size of the area being covered, and the density the patient wants to achieve. Early-stage hair loss may need
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A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that permanently restores hair to thinning or bald areas by moving healthy hair follicles from a donor zone, typically the back or sides of the scalp, to areas where hair has stopped growing.
