Discover what type of anaesthesia is used in a hair transplant. What type of anaesthetic is used in a hair transplant procedure? A local anaesthetic should be used for a hair transplant. General anaesthesia is never required. The hair transplant surgeons at HRBR have found that most people tolerate a hair transplant procedure using local
Hair transplantation can be a life-changing solution for those experiencing hair loss. However, when considering this procedure for children—particularly young patients with pattern hair loss—caution is essential. At Hair Restoration Blackrock (HRBR), Ireland’s leading hair transplant clinic, the focus is always on ensuring that each individual receives the most appropriate and ethical treatment for their
If you’re considering a hair transplant, you’re likely wondering about the cost. The price for this procedure typically falls between €10,000 and €20,000 for patients at HRBR, but it can vary based on several factors. Understanding the cost of hair transplants is important, and there are important considerations that a potential patient should be aware
Patients considering hair transplant surgery will often come across the terms FUE or FUT during the course of their research and wonder how to decide whether an FUE or FUT hair transplant is the right choice for them. At HRBR our surgical team perform both FUT and FUE hair transplants so our answer to that
Updated 27/08/2025 A hair transplant procedure is for most a permanent hair loss treatment for those suffering from androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is more commonly known as pattern baldness. A hair transplant is a complex procedure and should only be carried out by a consultant surgeon with an experienced team of nurses and technicians. Donor
Hair transplant surgery is a delicate procedure. The days and weeks following your transplant procedure are critically important, which is why our patients are provided with individual post op instructions by their HRBR hair transplant surgeon and medical team. Your adherence to these post-operative instructions is essential for optimal results. To ensure a successful outcome,
A natural looking hair transplant depends on how good the design is. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to hair loss and each hair transplant is unique and catered to the individual. Many patients are unaware of the importance of hair transplant design but the design establishes how the hair transplant will look
Hair transplants have been increasingly in the spotlight in recent years as more high-profile names have discussed their hair transplant experiences. However, some myths about hair transplants still prevail and these misconceptions about the surgery and post-surgery experience affect how hair transplants are understood. Here we debunk the most common myths about hair transplants: 1.
Updated 27/08/2025 What exactly is a hair transplant? Famous cases like Louis Walsh and Wayne Rooney have put hair transplants in the spotlight in recent years but there are still many myths and misconceptions around what a hair transplant really is. Put simply, a hair transplant is the redistribution of hair from a part of the
