How long until I see results from a transplant?
New growth starts at 3–4 months, visible thickening from month 6, and final results at 9–12 months. Hair grows on its own schedule — but it does arrive.
Is the result permanent?
Yes — donor follicles from the back of the scalp are naturally resistant to DHT, the hormone behind pattern loss, and keep that resistance in their new position. Surrounding native hair can still thin, which is why your plan stabilises it too.
Is the procedure painful?
It’s done under local anaesthetic — you’re awake but comfortable, and most patients describe pressure rather than pain. Mild tenderness for a few days afterwards is managed with simple analgesia.
What’s the difference between FUE and FUT?
FUE extracts follicles individually — no scalpel strip, no linear scar, faster recovery. FUT removes a strip of scalp and leaves a permanent line. Omnia performs FUE exclusively, by Dr Liam Carey.
How much does a hair transplant cost?
Quoted per case after assessment, based on the grafts your restoration needs — quoted at consultation. Scalp treatment courses quoted at consultation, and clinical home care from R265. Everything is quoted in writing before you commit.
Do you treat hair loss in women?
Yes — female pattern thinning, postpartum and menopausal shedding are common and very treatable, usually starting with cause screening, then scalp treatments and prescribed home care. FUE is an option for suitable female candidates too.
Can I cut and style transplanted hair normally?
Completely — it’s your own hair. Cut it, colour it, style it as you always have. The hairline is designed from the start to grow and age naturally with you.
Why is my new hair falling out after the procedure?
Shock shedding in weeks 2–8 is a normal, expected phase — the follicle stays healthy beneath the skin and regrows from month 3. We warn every patient in advance, so it never comes as a surprise.
When should I start treating hair loss?
Earlier than you think. Thinning is far easier to slow than to reverse — catching it early often means home care and scalp treatments are all you ever need, and keeps surgical options open if you want them later.
Where can I get a hair transplant near Pietermaritzburg or the North Coast?
Omnia offers the full hair restoration ladder at Hilton (Hilton Health, serving Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands), with consultations also available at Ballito on the North Coast. WhatsApp +27 82 838 8741 — we usually reply within five minutes.
