Bundall, Gold Coast · AHPRA-Registered Doctors
FUE hair restoration performed personally by AHPRA-registered doctors at our private Bundall clinic. No technician hand-offs. No production-line approach. Just considered, medical-grade care.
Planned. Precise. Personal.
No-obligation consultation · Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pm
A different kind of hair clinic
At many clinics, a doctor designs your treatment — then a technician carries it out. Here, our doctors do both. That distinction matters when every graft is a medical decision.
Dr Alex or Dr Ranadi personally extracts and places every graft, working alongside a trained clinical team. Your doctor is in the room, not down the hall.
Both doctors are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. That registration is your assurance of qualified, accountable medical care.
A dedicated, licensed facility on Ashmore Rd in Bundall — purpose-built for hair restoration, with on-site parking and a calm, discreet environment.
Why it happens
If you have noticed your hair thinning, you are not alone — and understanding what is happening is the first step toward doing something about it.
The most common form of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia — pattern hair loss driven by a combination of genetics and the hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. In men, it typically presents as a receding hairline or thinning at the crown, often following a recognisable pattern described by the Norwood scale. In women, thinning is usually more diffuse and spread across the top of the scalp, making it harder to spot early but just as distressing when it progresses.
Roughly half of all men will experience noticeable hair loss by the age of fifty, and the figure for women is higher than many expect — up to forty per cent will deal with visible thinning at some point in their lives. Despite those numbers, hair loss remains something many people feel uncomfortable talking about, which often means people wait far longer than they need to before seeking advice.
The earlier you have your hair assessed, the more options you have. In some cases, non-surgical treatments such as PRP therapy or medical management can slow progression and preserve what you have. In others, a hair transplant can restore areas that have already thinned or receded. The right approach depends on your specific situation — your age, the pattern of your loss, your donor supply and your goals.
That assessment starts with understanding what type of hair loss you are dealing with. Not all hair loss is permanent, and not all of it responds to the same treatment. Conditions such as telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and traction alopecia each behave differently and require different approaches. A thorough evaluation by an AHPRA-registered doctor is the only way to know what you are working with and what is genuinely worth pursuing.
DHT is a byproduct of testosterone, produced by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. In people genetically predisposed to pattern hair loss, DHT binds to receptors in hair follicles and gradually shrinks them — a process called miniaturisation. Over successive growth cycles, affected follicles produce thinner, shorter, lighter hairs until they eventually stop producing visible hair altogether. The follicles on the back and sides of the scalp are genetically resistant to DHT, which is why they serve as the donor area for transplantation and why transplanted hair continues to grow in its new location.
Understanding this mechanism is important because it shapes the treatment approach. Medications such as finasteride work by blocking the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT, which can slow or halt further miniaturisation. Minoxidil works differently, by extending the growth phase of the hair cycle and improving blood flow to the follicle. Neither reverses significant hair loss on its own, but both can be valuable tools — either as standalone treatments for early-stage thinning or as part of a broader plan that includes transplantation.
The single biggest mistake people make with hair loss is waiting too long. By the time thinning is obvious to others, it has usually been progressing for years. A receding hairline or a widening part is rarely something that stabilises on its own — in most cases, it continues. The sooner you have a professional assessment, the more tools are available to you and the better the potential outcome, whether that involves medication, a procedure, or both.
If you have noticed more hair on your pillow, in the shower drain, or when you run your hands through your hair, or if your hairline or part looks different to how it did a year or two ago, that is reason enough to have a conversation with a doctor who understands hair loss. It does not commit you to anything — it simply gives you information to make decisions with.
The procedure
Follicular Unit Extraction moves individual hair follicles from where they grow thickly to where they are needed. Here is what that looks like, practically.
Your doctor maps the donor area — typically the back and sides of the scalp — where follicles are genetically resistant to the hormone that causes pattern hair loss. Individual follicular units are extracted one at a time through tiny circular incisions, then placed into the thinning or balding areas following the natural angle and direction of your existing hair.
There is no scalpel incision, no stitches and no linear scar. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, and most people are back to everyday activities within a few days.
Hair transplantation is a medical procedure. Suitability is determined at an in-clinic consultation with one of our doctors.
Is it right for you?
Not everyone who walks through our door is suited to a transplant — and we would rather tell you that honestly than let you spend money on something that will not work for you.
FUE relies on moving hair from areas where it grows thickly — usually the back and sides of the scalp — into areas where it has thinned. If your donor area has been significantly depleted, whether naturally or from a previous procedure, there may not be enough to achieve a meaningful improvement. Your doctor measures this precisely during your assessment.
Transplanting hair into an area that is still actively thinning can lead to an unnatural-looking result as native hair continues to fall around the transplanted follicles. Ideally, your hair loss should have slowed or been stabilised with medication before surgery. For younger patients — typically under twenty-five — this is an especially important consideration, which is why we sometimes recommend waiting.
A hair transplant can make a genuine difference, but it will not give you the hairline you had at eighteen. What it can do is restore a natural-looking frame to your face and add density where it matters most. Understanding what is achievable — and what is not — is something your doctor will walk you through with complete transparency during your consultation.
General health also plays a role. Conditions that affect wound healing, certain medications and active scalp disorders may need to be addressed before surgery is appropriate. If we identify something during your assessment that makes a transplant inadvisable, we will explain why and discuss alternatives — whether that is medical management, PRP therapy or simply monitoring your hair over time. Our job is to give you the right recommendation, not the one that fills a procedure slot.
Age is another factor worth discussing. While there is no strict minimum age for a hair transplant, very young patients — those in their early twenties — present a particular challenge because their hair loss pattern has not yet fully declared itself. Transplanting at this stage risks creating a result that looks unnatural as further recession occurs around the transplanted area. In these cases, we often recommend stabilising with medication first and revisiting surgery once the pattern is clearer. It is not an easy conversation, but it is an important one.
From first call to full result
No hard sell. No locked-in deposits on day one. Just a clear, considered process from your first conversation through to follow-up.
Book a consultation online, call 0493 588 013 or send us photos. Our doctors review them at no cost to help determine whether a transplant is right for you.
Dr Alex or Dr Ranadi examines your scalp, maps your donor supply and discusses what is realistically achievable. If a transplant is not the right option, they will tell you — and suggest alternatives.
You receive a clear, written treatment plan with graft numbers, the areas to be treated and a written quote, fixed once you agree it — before you make any decision. Take it home, think it over, no pressure.
Your doctor and the clinical team carry out the procedure at our Bundall clinic under local anaesthetic. Most procedures take a single day, and you go home that evening.
Clear aftercare instructions, a first-week check-in, and progress reviews as your new hair grows in. New growth typically starts around three to four months, with the full result visible from about twelve months.
Precision, not guesswork
The quality of a hair transplant depends as much on the planning as on the procedure itself. We use objective measurement — not estimation by eye — to design your treatment.
Before any graft is placed, your doctor uses TrichoLAB — a diagnostic platform that captures high-resolution imagery of your scalp to produce an objective, data-driven treatment plan. Instead of relying on visual estimation, TrichoLAB analyses follicle density across your donor area and maps the zones that need restoration, giving both you and your doctor a clear picture of what can be achieved.
The system generates precise graft counts based on the actual condition of your hair and scalp, not a rough guess at the consultation. That means the quote you receive is tied to measured data, and the procedure itself is guided by a plan that accounts for the natural angle, direction and distribution of your existing hair.
A common frustration with hair transplant consultations is receiving vague or inconsistent graft estimates. One clinic might quote two thousand grafts, another three thousand, with no clear rationale for the difference. TrichoLAB removes that ambiguity. Your doctor can show you the data, walk you through the reasoning behind the graft count and help you understand where every follicle will go — before you commit to anything.
This approach also protects your donor supply. Donor hair is a finite resource, and using it wisely matters, particularly for younger patients whose hair loss may progress. A disciplined, data-led plan ensures that today's procedure leaves room for the future if needed.
Three dimensions determine whether a hair transplant looks natural or artificial.
Getting all three right requires planning and surgical precision — it is not something that can be improvised on the day.
Your doctors
Both are AHPRA-registered medical practitioners who personally perform the procedures. You can verify their registration on the public register.
Lead Doctor · MD, B.MED.SCI, DCH, FRACGP, FACNEM · Associate, ISHRS · AHPRA MED0002148734 — verify registration
Fellowship-trained in advanced FUE with internationally recognised credentials. Dr Alex brings a clinical eye to every hairline he designs — and knows the procedure from both sides of the chair.
MD, B.MED.SCI · AHPRA MED0002308905 — verify registration
Dr Ranadi is hands-on for the full procedure — she extracts, creates recipient sites and places every graft herself, bringing a methodical, unhurried approach to each case.
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Local care, lasting support
Where you have your transplant matters as much as who performs it — because the relationship with your clinic does not end when the procedure does.
In Australia, any doctor performing a hair transplant must hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. AHPRA sets and enforces standards for medical education, clinical competence and ongoing professional development. If something goes wrong, you have a clear regulatory pathway for complaint and accountability — something that does not exist when you travel overseas for surgery.
Both Dr Alexander Brooks (AHPRA MED0002148734) and Dr Ranadi Vincent (AHPRA MED0002308905) are registered practitioners whose credentials you can verify on the public register at any time.
A hair transplant is not a one-day event. Your result develops over twelve to eighteen months, and during that time you may have questions, need reassurance about shedding patterns or want to discuss whether a touch-up session might be worthwhile. When your clinic is local, follow-up appointments are straightforward — you are not coordinating across time zones, navigating a language barrier or wondering whether an overseas clinic will still be operating next year.
Our Bundall clinic is central to the Gold Coast, easily reached from Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport, Robina, Nerang and the surrounding suburbs. We also regularly see patients from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Northern New South Wales and regional Queensland — people who want Australian medical standards without flying to Sydney or Melbourne.
We understand the appeal of lower prices in Turkey, Thailand and other destinations — and we are not here to tell you that every overseas clinic does a poor job. Some are excellent. But the reality is that due diligence is significantly harder when you are researching a clinic in another country, and the consequences of a poor result are much more difficult to address from the other side of the world.
Common concerns with overseas hair transplants include procedures performed primarily by technicians rather than doctors, limited or no aftercare once you leave the country, difficulty verifying practitioner credentials and qualifications, and the practical challenge of returning for revision work if the result is not what you expected. Our pricing page covers the cost considerations in detail, including what is and is not included in a typical quote, so you can make a properly informed comparison.
Recovery after a hair transplant is straightforward, but it does require a short period of rest and limited sun exposure. The Gold Coast offers an ideal setting — mild weather year-round, easy access to accommodation for interstate visitors, and a relaxed pace that suits the first week of healing. Our Bundall location is close to accommodation in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, and we can recommend options for patients travelling from outside the region. Having your clinic nearby also means that if any question arises during the early recovery period, you can be seen quickly rather than managing concerns by phone from another country.
Not ready for surgery?
A transplant is not the only option, and it is not always the right one. We also offer medical hair-loss management and PRP therapy — either as a standalone treatment or alongside a transplant to support your existing hair.
Your doctor will discuss all of the options with you at your consultation and recommend what suits your situation — including doing nothing, if that is the honest answer.
Explore non-surgical optionsNot just a male concern
Hair loss affects women more often than most people think — and because female hair loss typically presents as diffuse thinning rather than a receding hairline, it can go unnoticed for years before it becomes a real concern. The causes are also more varied: hormonal shifts around menopause, thyroid conditions, nutritional deficiencies, polycystic ovarian syndrome and post-pregnancy changes can all contribute.
The approach to treating hair loss in women often differs from the approach used for men. A thorough assessment — including blood work and sometimes referral to a dermatologist or endocrinologist — is an important first step before any treatment decision. In some cases, medical management or PRP therapy is the right starting point. In others, FUE transplantation can restore density, often using a no-shave technique that allows existing hair to conceal the procedure during recovery.
Privacy and discretion matter, and our clinic is set up with that in mind. Consultations are one-on-one with your doctor, and the environment is clinical rather than commercial. You are welcome to bring a partner or support person.
Do your homework
Whether you are considering our clinic or any other, here are the questions we believe you should be asking — and the answers you should expect.
Ask specifically whether a doctor or a technician carries out the extraction and placement. In some clinics, a doctor is present for the consultation and the design, but the grafts are harvested and placed by non-medical technicians. There is nothing wrong with a skilled team assisting, but you should know who is doing what — and who holds clinical accountability for the outcome.
Any doctor performing a hair transplant in Australia should be registered with AHPRA. Ask for their registration number and check it yourself on the public register. Beyond registration, look for evidence of specific training in hair restoration — professional society memberships such as the ISHRS, or fellowship training under recognised practitioners.
A reputable clinic should be able to explain, with data, how they arrived at their graft estimate. Ask whether they use diagnostic technology or rely on visual estimation. The difference matters — both for the accuracy of your quote and for the quality of the result.
Get a clear, written breakdown. Does the quoted figure cover the consultation, pre-operative blood work, the procedure itself, post-operative medications and all follow-up appointments? Or will you face additional charges once you have already committed? Our pricing page explains exactly what is included at our clinic.
Ask about the follow-up schedule. How soon after the procedure will you be seen? How long does the clinic remain available for questions? A clinic that offers a single post-operative check and then considers its work done may not provide the level of support you need during the twelve-month growth period.
This may be the most revealing question. A good clinic will turn away patients who are not suitable — because of insufficient donor supply, unstable hair loss or unrealistic expectations. If every person who walks through the door is told they are a candidate, that should give you pause.
Ready to talk?
Come in and meet the team. We will assess your hair, explain your options clearly and give you an honest view of what is achievable — no hard sell, no pressure to commit on the day.
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Common questions
86 Ashmore Rd, Bundall QLD 4217 — five minutes from Surfers Paradise, ten from Broadbeach, and right off the Bundall Road exit on the M1. The clinic has private on-site parking. We see patients from across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern NSW and regional Queensland.
A doctor. Dr Alexander Brooks or Dr Ranadi Vincent personally performs the extraction and placement of every graft, working alongside a trained clinical team. Both are AHPRA-registered medical practitioners and you can verify their registration on the public register.
Your doctor examines your scalp, assesses your donor area, discusses what you are hoping to achieve and explains what is realistically possible. You then receive a clear, written plan and quote to take away. There is no obligation and no pressure to decide on the day.
The cost depends on the number of grafts required, which varies from person to person based on the extent of your hair loss, your donor supply and the areas you want treated. You will receive a written quote, fixed once you agree it at your consultation. Visit our pricing page for a detailed breakdown of what is included and the factors that influence cost.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, so the treated area is numb throughout. Most people describe the anaesthetic itself as brief discomfort. After the procedure, some mild soreness and swelling is common for a few days, manageable with standard pain relief.
Transplanted hairs typically shed within the first few weeks — this is normal. New growth usually starts around three to four months, with meaningful density from about six months. The full result is generally visible from twelve months, and can continue to improve up to eighteen months.
If you are travelling from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or Northern New South Wales, you can usually drive home the same evening — though having someone else drive is recommended. For interstate or international patients, we suggest staying on the Gold Coast for at least one night after the procedure so your doctor can see you the following morning. Flying is generally fine after about five to seven days, depending on how your healing progresses. We are happy to recommend nearby accommodation if you need it.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) removes individual hair follicles one at a time through tiny circular incisions. FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), also known as the strip method, involves removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area and dissecting it into individual grafts. FUE leaves no linear scar and typically has a faster recovery. Our clinic uses FUE exclusively. You can read a detailed comparison of FUE and FUT on our blog.
That depends on the area you want treated, the density you are hoping to achieve and the characteristics of your hair. A receding hairline might require one thousand to fifteen hundred grafts, while broader coverage across the crown and mid-scalp could need two thousand to three thousand or more. Your doctor will give you a precise count during your consultation, based on clinical assessment and diagnostic imaging — not a rough estimate.
Hair transplantation is considered a cosmetic procedure in Australia and is not covered by Medicare or most private health insurance policies. The cost is out-of-pocket. We provide a clear written quote at your consultation. Once you agree it, your price is fixed, so you know the full amount before making any decision. Finance options are being finalised — ask our team for current details.
Yes, and more women pursue it than most people expect. Female hair loss often presents as diffuse thinning across the top of the scalp, and FUE can restore density in those areas. In many cases, a no-shave technique is used so that surrounding hair conceals the procedure during healing. Visit our women's hair restoration page for more detail on how we approach female hair loss.
Ask who performs the procedure and what their qualifications are, check that the practitioner is AHPRA-registered, ask how they determine graft counts, request a written breakdown of costs and find out what aftercare is included. A good clinic will also be willing to tell you if you are not a suitable candidate. We have outlined these questions in more detail on this page under "What to look for when choosing a hair transplant clinic".
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86 Ashmore Rd, Bundall QLD 4217
Serving the Gold Coast & Queensland
Our Bundall clinic is centrally located, just minutes from Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Robina and Southport. We welcome patients from across Queensland.