Hair Transplant Treatments in 2025 —
Complete Options Guide
All hair transplant treatment options in 2025 — FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE, PRP, stem cell therapy and Algorithmic FUE™.
Reviewed by Dr. Arslan Musbeh · Last updated 2026-04-17
All hair transplant treatment options in 2025 — FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE, PRP, stem cell therapy and Algorithmic FUE™.
Surgical Hair Transplant Options
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Individual follicles extracted with a 0.7–1.0mm micro-punch and implanted via pre-made channels. The gold standard. Suitable for most patients. No linear scar.
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)
Choi pen places grafts directly without pre-made channels. Superior angle control for hairlines. Preferred for women and smaller sessions. Graft out-of-body time reduced.
Sapphire FUE
FUE with sapphire blade channels instead of steel. Finer incisions, faster healing, denser packing possible. Particularly beneficial for patients with sensitive scalps or high-density requirements.
Algorithmic FUE™
Dr. Arslan's proprietary methodology — treats the patient's lifetime of hair loss as a mathematical problem, distributing grafts and designing hairlines for 20–30 year horizons rather than the immediate result alone.
Non-Surgical Treatments
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Patient's own blood processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors, injected into scalp. Stimulates follicle activity, improves graft survival when combined with surgery, and can slow early hair loss. Not a replacement for transplant surgery in advanced cases.
Finasteride (Propecia)
Oral DHT-inhibitor. Prevents further androgenetic loss in 85% of users. Must be taken continuously.
Minoxidil
Topical (or oral low-dose) vasodilator. Extends anagen phase. Effective adjunct to surgical results.
Clascoterone (Breezula®)
Topical androgen receptor blocker. Early clinical evidence promising; best used alongside other treatments rather than as standalone.
The Combination Approach at Hairmedico
The optimal hair restoration plan at Hairmedico combines: (1) surgery to permanently restore lost areas with DHT-resistant transplanted follicles, (2) Finasteride to protect remaining native hair, (3) PRP on surgery day to maximise graft survival, and (4) periodic PRP sessions at months 3 and 6 to support growth. This combination protocol produces better 10-year outcomes than surgery alone.
Common questions
What's the difference between FUE and DHI?
FUE extracts follicles and places them through channels made just before implantation, while DHI uses a Choi pen to implant grafts directly with no pre-made channels — giving finer angle control and less time outside the body. DHI is often preferred for women and smaller sessions; FUE covers most larger cases well.
Do I need PRP or Finasteride after a hair transplant?
Neither is mandatory, but Hairmedico recommends both for stronger long-term results — PRP on surgery day and again at 3 and 6 months to support graft survival, and daily Finasteride to protect the native hair around your transplant, since surgery restores lost areas but doesn't stop future loss elsewhere.
Which hair transplant technique is best for me?
It depends on your graft count, hair type and hairline goals: FUE for most standard cases, DHI for maximum precision, Sapphire FUE for sensitive scalps or dense packing, and Algorithmic FUE™ when planning a hairline that needs to look natural decades from now. Dr. Arslan recommends a technique after reviewing your photographs and Norwood stage.
References & sources
- Onda M et al. Follicular unit extraction: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.11.006
- Bernstein RM, Rassman WR. Follicular unit transplantation: 2005. Dermatologic Clinics. 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2005.01.007
- Avram MR, Rogers NE. Contemporary hair transplantation. Dermatologic Surgery. 2009. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01338.x
- American Academy of Dermatology Association. Hair loss: diagnosis, treatment and outcome. AAD Guidelines. 2023. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Practice census survey — global hair restoration statistics. 2022. https://www.fue-europe.com/professionals/resources/practice-census/
- NHS. Hair loss — overview and treatment options. National Health Service (UK). 2023. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
Send three photographs.
Front hairline, crown and both sides. Dr. Arslan Musbeh reviews every submission personally and replies within 24 hours with a Norwood assessment, a technique recommendation and a graft estimate. Free, no obligation.
Request a Bespoke Assessment