Hair Transplant Dublin – Real Procedure Walkthrough & What to Expect”
July 28, 2025 | By HSW Clinic
Hair Transplant In Dublin
At HSW Clinic, Dublin’s specialist hair restoration centre, we understand that when you’re considering a hair transplant, it can feel daunting. Many patients ask: What exactly happens on the day? What position will I be in? Will it be painful? In this article, we provide a detailed walkthrough of the procedure, so you know exactly what to expect when you choose a hair transplant with us.
Before the Surgery: Preparation and Comfort
At HSW Clinic, we believe that paying attention to detail and not rushing through critical steps are keys to achieving the best possible hair transplant results...
Incisions the Night Before Surgery
Unlike most clinics, at HSW Clinic we perform an important step the night before your surgery: the creation of recipient site incisions...
✅ What are incisions in hair restoration?
Incisions are tiny recipient sites created in the areas where the new hair grafts will be implanted...
✅ Why do we perform incisions the night before?
More time for planning – surgical focus without time pressure
Relaxes the patient – it "breaks the ice"
No residual hair injury – reduces risk of shock loss
Improved graft survival – growth factors are released earlier
Reduced bleeding – healing begins before implantation
Morning of Surgery: Pickup and Breakfast
On the morning of your surgery, Dr Nel will personally collect you from your accommodation...
Patient Positioning During Hair Transplant
One of the things patients often do not realise until the day of surgery is the different positions...
✅ Extraction phase (harvesting grafts):
Left shoulder position – access to right donor area
Right shoulder position – access to left donor area
Face-down (prone) position – access to back of scalp
✅ Implantation phase (placing grafts):
Frontal hairline – reclined dental chair
Crown implantation – sometimes in massage chair position
Video: Surgery Positions
Is a Hair Transplant Painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia...
We use techniques to minimise discomfort:
Vibration devices (Gate Theory)
Cooling of the scalp
Breathing techniques
Music and visual distraction
After Your Hair Transplant
Once the grafts are placed, your recovery and aftercare process begins...
✅ Next-day follow-up:
Detailed post-op instructions
Medication reviewed
Hair wash demonstration
Growth optimisation tips
✅ Resuming daily activities:
The first 10 days are critical...
Video: Post-Op Recovery
Video: Hair Growth Results
Why Choose HSW Clinic for Your Hair Transplant in Dublin?
✔️ More than 20 years’ experience
✔️ FISHRS and ABHRS-accredited surgeon
✔️ Custom hairline design
✔️ High graft survival
✔️ State-of-the-art clinic
✔️ Full aftercare
📞 Call us: 01 524 0265 📧 Email: info@hswclinic.ie
Reviewed by Dr. Andre Nel One of the world’s leading hair transplant surgeons based in Dublin.
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