Hair Transplant Clinic in Seomyeon, Busan

Hair transplantation moves genetically resistant follicles from a donor area, usually the back and sides of the scalp, to areas affected by thinning or hair loss.

A successful transplant requires more than placing a large number of grafts. Treatment planning should consider:

• Cause and progression of hair loss
• Age and family history
• Donor-area density
• Hair thickness and texture
• Number of hairs within each follicular unit
• Scalp condition
• Existing hairline
• Facial proportions
• Future hair-loss risk
• Previous transplant surgery
• Patient expectations
• Available recovery time

FORHAIR Busan develops an individualized plan based on the patient’s donor capacity and the number of follicles needed to create a balanced result.

Meet Dr. Park Sang-geon

Dr. Park Sang-geon is the representative surgeon of the FORHAIR Busan branch.

His treatment philosophy emphasizes performing only the amount of surgery considered necessary. Rather than automatically transplanting the largest possible number of grafts, he evaluates the appropriate timing, donor condition and number of follicles required for each patient.

Hair-transplant planning with Dr. Park may include:

• Evaluation of the type of hair loss
• Donor-area assessment
• Hairline design
• Estimation of required follicular units
• Selection of partial-shaven or non-shaven FUE
• Planning of graft distribution
• Discussion of future hair-loss progression
• Postoperative treatment recommendations

FUE Hair Transplant in Busan

FUE stands for follicular unit extraction. Individual follicular units are removed from the donor area using small punch instruments rather than excising a strip of scalp.

Potential benefits include:

• No long linear donor scar
• Smaller individual extraction marks
• Greater flexibility for shorter hairstyles
• Partial-shaven and non-shaven options
• Individual selection of donor follicles
• Customized distribution across the recipient area

FUE still involves surgery. Possible complications include bleeding, swelling, discomfort, folliculitis, temporary numbness, visible extraction marks, shock loss and unsatisfactory growth.

FUE vs. FUT Hair Transplant

FUE and FUT differ mainly in how donor follicles are obtained.

FUE Hair Transplant

FUE removes follicular units individually with a punch. It avoids the linear scar associated with strip removal but can require a longer extraction process.

FUT Hair Transplant

FUT removes a strip of scalp from the donor area and separates it into follicular units. The donor incision is closed with sutures, leaving a linear scar.

FORHAIR Busan focuses on FUE rather than strip-based FUT. The clinic uses FUE extraction together with slit-style recipient-site creation and implantation.

CIT Partial-Shaven FUE

CIT refers to FORHAIR’s partial-shaven FUE approach. Only a selected portion of the donor area is trimmed before individual follicles are extracted.

The surrounding hair can often cover the trimmed area, although concealment depends on hair length, density and the number of follicles required.

CIT may be suitable for patients who:

• Accept limited donor-area shaving
• Want an FUE procedure
• Prefer easier follicle identification during extraction
• Have enough surrounding hair to conceal the donor area
• Want a more economical option than fully non-shaven FUE

The precise size of the trimmed area depends on the graft requirement and donor density.

C2G Non-Shaven FUE

C2G, or Cole Isolation Technique 2nd Generation, is FORHAIR’s non-shaven FUE method. Rather than broadly shaving the donor area, the individual hairs selected for extraction are trimmed to approximately 1–2 mm.

C2G may be considered by patients who:

• Do not want a visibly shaved donor area
• Need to return to public activities relatively quickly
• Have professional or personal reasons to preserve their hairstyle
• Prefer discreet donor-area management
• Are suitable for individual non-shaven extraction

Non-shaven FUE is technically demanding and may require more operative time. It may also cost more than partial-shaven FUE.

No-shave does not mean no surgery or no recovery. Small extraction wounds, redness, scabbing and temporary discomfort can still occur.

Slit Hair Transplantation

FORHAIR Busan uses slit-style implantation. The surgeon creates small recipient sites that guide the direction, angle, distribution and depth of the transplanted follicles.

Careful slit creation is important because natural-looking hair does not grow vertically or in a perfectly uniform pattern. The placement plan should reproduce the changing angles and density of natural hair.

Slit design may help control:

• Hair-growth direction
• Implantation angle
• Hairline irregularity
• Density distribution
• Transition between single- and multi-hair grafts
• Blending with existing hair

The final density is limited by donor availability, recipient-area blood supply and the need to protect existing follicles.

Natural Hairline Design

A successful hairline should complement the patient’s age, facial shape, forehead height and future pattern of hair loss.

Hairline design considers:

• Distance between the eyebrows and hairline
• Width and shape of the forehead
• Temporal recession
• Facial length
• Existing miniaturized hair
• Hair direction and curl
• Patient age
• Long-term donor supply

A very low or unnaturally straight hairline may use unnecessary donor follicles and become difficult to maintain if surrounding hair continues to thin.

FORHAIR aims to use finer single-hair follicular units near the front and stronger multi-hair units behind them to create a gradual density transition.

Male Hair Transplant

Men commonly request hair transplantation for:

• M-shaped recession
• Receding frontal hairline
• Frontal thinning
• Crown hair loss
• Diffuse thinning
• Previous transplant correction
• Scalp scars

The surgeon evaluates whether hair loss is stable and whether medication may help preserve existing non-transplanted hair.

Younger patients require conservative planning because the final pattern of hair loss may not yet be clear.

M-Shaped Hairline Transplant

An M-shaped hairline develops when the frontotemporal corners recede while the central hairline remains relatively preserved.

Hair transplantation can rebuild the corners and create a more balanced frontal frame. The design must account for:

• Natural temporal angles
• Hair direction
• Existing frontal density
• Future recession
• Symmetry
• Donor limitations

Overly rounded or low corners may appear unnatural, particularly in male patients.

Crown Hair Transplant

Crown hair grows in a spiral pattern and can require a significant number of follicles because the area is viewed from multiple angles.

Crown transplantation may be considered when:

• Hair loss is sufficiently established
• Donor density is adequate
• The frontal area has already been addressed or prioritized
• The patient understands the graft requirement
• Continuing medical therapy is considered where appropriate

Because donor follicles are limited, the frontal hairline may receive priority over the crown in patients with extensive loss.

Female Hairline Correction

Women may seek hair transplantation for:

• A naturally high forehead
• M-shaped corners
• Uneven hairline
• Wide-looking forehead
• Temporal recession
• Hair loss after previous facial surgery
• Scarring along the hairline

Hairline correction can soften the forehead and improve facial framing without surgically advancing the entire scalp.

Women’s longer hair may help conceal a partially trimmed donor area. C2G non-shaven FUE is also available for suitable candidates who prefer to avoid visible shaving.

Female Hair Loss

Not all female hair loss should be treated with transplantation. Diffuse thinning can also affect the donor area, limiting the number and stability of available follicles.

A consultation may evaluate:

• Female-pattern hair loss
• Widening of the part
• Temporal thinning
• Postpartum shedding
• Thyroid or nutritional factors
• Traction-related hair loss
• Scarring alopecia
• Medication-related shedding
• Menopause-related changes

Medical evaluation or stabilization may be recommended before surgery.

Eyebrow Hair Transplant

FUE transplantation may be used to improve thin, uneven or partially missing eyebrows. Because eyebrow hairs grow at very flat and changing angles, precise direction is essential.

Patients should understand that transplanted scalp hair retains its original growth characteristics. The new eyebrow hairs may require regular trimming and grooming.

Availability and suitability should be confirmed with the Busan branch.

Beard and Facial-Hair Transplant

Facial-hair transplantation may be considered for:

• Patchy beard growth
• Thin mustache
• Sideburn reconstruction
• Facial scars
• Greater beard definition

The surgeon must match the natural growth direction of each facial area. Patients should confirm whether their requested facial-hair procedure is currently performed by the Busan branch.

Scar Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation may help camouflage selected scars caused by injury or previous surgery.

Potential treatment areas include:

• Scalp scars
• Previous FUT donor scars
• Hairline scars
• Facial scars in hair-bearing areas
• Selected surgical scars

Graft survival in scar tissue can be less predictable because blood supply and tissue thickness may differ from normal scalp. Some patients require conservative density or more than one session.

Corrective Hair Transplantation

Patients dissatisfied with a previous transplant may seek correction for:

• An unnatural straight hairline
• Plug-like grafts
• Incorrect hair direction
• Low density
• Visible donor depletion
• Uneven distribution
• A hairline placed too low
• A widened FUT scar
• Progressive loss behind transplanted hair

Correction may involve adding finer grafts, redistributing density, transplanting into scars or removing selected unnatural grafts. Donor limitations can restrict what is safely achievable.

Hair-Loss Treatment Without Surgery

Hair transplantation redistributes follicles but does not stop the progression of androgenetic hair loss in untreated native hair.

Depending on the diagnosis, nonsurgical management may include:

• Prescription hair-loss medication
• Topical treatment
• Scalp care
• Monitoring
• Lifestyle and hair-care guidance
• Combination treatment before or after transplantation

Medication is not appropriate for every patient. Benefits, side effects, pregnancy precautions and long-term use should be discussed with a doctor.

Scalp Care

FORHAIR Busan also provides scalp care and hair-loss management intended to support a healthier scalp environment.

A scalp consultation may address:

• Excess oil
• Flaking
• Itching
• Folliculitis
• Scalp irritation
• Post-transplant care
• General hair thinning

Scalp care alone cannot restore follicles that have permanently disappeared, but it may support comfort and management of existing scalp conditions.

Real-Time Follicle Counting System

The Busan clinic’s operating room includes a real-time follicle-counting system. This enables patients to view information about the progress of follicle collection and transplantation during surgery.

A transparent count can help distinguish between:

• Number of follicular units
• Total number of individual hairs
• Planned number of grafts
• Actual number of grafts transplanted

Patients should confirm whether a quotation is based on follicular units or individual hair strands because the two measurements are not interchangeable.

Donor-Area Preservation

The donor area is a limited medical resource. Extracting too many follicles from a concentrated area can create visible thinning or an uneven appearance.

A responsible harvesting plan considers:

• Existing donor density
• Hair caliber
• Follicles containing multiple hairs
• Safe distribution of extraction points
• Future transplant needs
• Hairstyle preferences
• Risk of progressive donor thinning

FORHAIR describes an approach that distributes extraction and prioritizes follicular units containing multiple hairs where appropriate to achieve efficient coverage without unnecessary harvesting.

Why Choose FORHAIR Busan?

FUE-Focused Hair Transplantation

The Busan branch specializes in non-incisional FUE rather than offering hair transplantation as one service among many unrelated procedures.

Partial-Shaven and Non-Shaven Options

Patients may be considered for CIT partial-shaven FUE or C2G non-shaven FUE depending on their preferences, donor condition and graft requirement.

Slit-Based Implantation

Recipient sites are designed to control hair direction, angle and density distribution.

Limited Daily Surgical Schedule

FORHAIR describes a system in which the surgical team concentrates on one hair-transplant patient per day, allowing several hours for detailed extraction and implantation.

Team-Based Surgery

A coordinated medical team participates in follicle preparation and the surgical process under the doctor’s direction.

Real-Time Graft Counting

The Busan operating room offers real-time follicle-counting information for greater transparency during surgery.

Private Consultation Environment

The clinic uses appointment-based private consultations to evaluate hair loss and create an individualized treatment plan.

Dedicated Surgical Environment

The Busan branch has separated waiting and surgical areas, an air-shower system and a dedicated hair-transplant operating room.

Hair Transplant Consultation Process

1. Hair-Loss Assessment

The doctor reviews the pattern, progression and possible causes of hair loss.

2. Donor Evaluation

The density, thickness and quality of hair at the back and sides of the scalp are assessed.

3. Hairline and Coverage Design

The surgeon develops a design based on facial proportions, future hair-loss risk and available follicles.

4. Graft Estimate

The clinic estimates the number of follicular units needed and explains whether the quotation uses grafts or individual hairs.

5. Technique Selection

CIT partial-shaven or C2G non-shaven FUE may be recommended.

6. Surgery

Follicles are individually extracted, prepared and implanted into slit-style recipient sites.

7. Follow-Up

The clinic examines the donor and recipient areas and provides instructions for washing, medication and activity.

Preparing for Hair Transplant Surgery

Patients may be instructed to:

• Avoid alcohol before surgery
• Stop smoking or nicotine
• Discuss blood-thinning medication
• Avoid selected supplements
• Wash the hair before arrival
• Avoid applying styling products
• Wear a button-down or zip-up shirt
• Eat according to the clinic’s instructions
• Arrange transportation if sedation is used
• Inform the clinic about scalp inflammation
• Follow instructions concerning hair length

Never stop prescription medication without approval from the prescribing doctor and transplant surgeon.

Recovery After FUE Hair Transplant

Temporary postoperative changes may include:

• Small scabs around transplanted follicles
• Donor-area redness
• Mild pain or tightness
• Forehead swelling
• Itching
• Temporary numbness
• Folliculitis
• Temporary shedding
• Shock loss of nearby hair

Transplanted hair commonly sheds during the early healing period. New growth usually develops gradually over the following months, with further maturation over approximately one year or longer.

Results and growth timelines differ between patients.

Hair-Transplant Aftercare

After surgery, patients should follow instructions regarding:

• Initial scalp washing
• Sleeping position
• Avoiding pressure on grafts
• Wearing hats
• Exercise
• Alcohol and smoking
• Sun exposure
• Hair products
• Medication
• Returning to work
• Haircuts and coloring

Contact the clinic promptly if there is severe pain, heavy bleeding, increasing redness, pus, fever or another unexpected symptom.

Information for International Patients

FORHAIR provides an English-language consultation channel for overseas patients. International patients should contact the clinic before arranging travel to confirm that English support is available at the Busan branch on their preferred dates.

An online inquiry may include:

• Full name and nationality
• Age
• Pattern and duration of hair loss
• Current medication
• Previous transplant history
• Clear photographs of the front, sides, crown and donor area
• Preferred procedure
• Desired surgery date
• Planned length of stay
• Preferred language

The final graft count, procedure type and price may change after an in-person donor examination.

English consultation email: forhaireng@forhair.co.kr

Planning a Hair-Transplant Trip to Busan

International patients should allow time for:

• In-person consultation
• Hairline design
• Preoperative preparation
• Full-day surgery
• Initial postoperative examination
• First washing or washing instruction
• Early donor and recipient-area review

Ask the clinic how long to remain in Busan and when air travel is appropriate. Follow-up may also continue through photographs or online communication after returning home.

Clinic Information

Clinic name: FORHAIR Busan
Korean name: 포헤어의원 부산점
Representative surgeon: Dr. Park Sang-geon
Primary specialty: FUE hair transplantation and hair-loss care
Address: 3rd Floor, ION City Building, 74 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
Korean address: 부산광역시 부산진구 서면로 74, 아이온시티빌딩 3층
Nearest subway station: Seomyeon Station, Exits 5 and 7
Busan telephone: 051-912-0424
Main telephone: 1599-4005
English consultation: forhaireng@forhair.co.kr

The clinic is within approximately one minute’s walk of Seomyeon Station, depending on the exit used.

Opening Hours

• Monday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed
• Public holidays: Closed

Operating hours and surgical schedules may change. Contact the Busan branch before visiting.

Parking Information

One hour of complimentary parking is listed in the ION City building’s underground parking area.

Large SUVs and limousine-size vehicles may be directed to Arim Parking at 713-1 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu. Confirm the latest parking instructions with the clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FORHAIR Busan located?

FORHAIR Busan is on the third floor of the ION City building at 74 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan. It is near Seomyeon Station Exits 5 and 7.

What does FORHAIR Busan specialize in?

The clinic specializes in FUE hair transplantation, including partial-shaven and non-shaven extraction, slit implantation, male hair restoration and female hairline correction.

Who is the representative surgeon?

Dr. Park Sang-geon is the representative surgeon of the FORHAIR Busan branch.

Does FORHAIR Busan perform FUE?

Yes. The Busan branch focuses on FUE hair transplantation rather than strip-based FUT.

What is CIT hair transplantation?

CIT is FORHAIR’s partial-shaven FUE method. A selected donor area is trimmed before individual follicular units are extracted.

What is C2G hair transplantation?

C2G is FORHAIR’s non-shaven FUE method. Only the individual donor hairs selected for extraction are cut short instead of shaving a wider section of the scalp.

Is C2G completely scar-free?

No surgical extraction can guarantee an absence of marks. FUE creates small circular extraction sites rather than a long linear scar, and their visibility varies according to healing and harvesting technique.

Does non-shaven FUE have no downtime?

No. Non-shaven FUE avoids broad donor-area shaving, but redness, scabbing, swelling and temporary discomfort can still occur.

What is slit implantation?

The surgeon creates small recipient sites before follicles are placed. These sites help control the angle, direction and distribution of transplanted hair.

Does FORHAIR treat male-pattern hair loss?

Yes. Patients may consult about receding hairlines, M-shaped recession, frontal thinning, crown loss and other patterns of male hair loss.

Is female hairline correction available?

Yes. FORHAIR offers FUE hairline correction for suitable female patients with high, uneven or M-shaped hairlines.

Can a hair transplant lower a high forehead?

It can visually reduce forehead height by adding hair in front of the existing hairline. The achievable change depends on facial proportions and available donor follicles.

Can the clinic transplant hair into scars?

Selected scars may be treated with hair transplantation, but graft survival can be less predictable than in normal scalp tissue.

Can FORHAIR correct a previous hair transplant?

Corrective treatment may be available for unnatural hairlines, low density, visible scarring or poor graft direction. The available options depend on remaining donor supply.

How many grafts will I need?

The number depends on the size of the area, desired density, hair caliber and donor capacity. A medical examination is required for an accurate estimate.

Is a graft the same as one hair?

No. One follicular-unit graft may contain one, two, three or more individual hairs. Patients should confirm whether a quotation is based on grafts or hair strands.

How long does hair-transplant surgery take?

FUE can require several hours and may occupy most of the day. The duration depends on the graft count and whether partial-shaven or non-shaven extraction is used.

When does transplanted hair begin growing?

Early shedding is common. New growth often begins several months later, and the result continues maturing for approximately one year or longer.

Is transplanted hair permanent?

Follicles obtained from a stable donor area may retain resistance to pattern hair loss. However, existing non-transplanted hair can continue to thin.

Will I still need hair-loss medication?

Medication may be recommended to preserve existing hair. Suitability depends on diagnosis, sex, age, medical history and potential side effects.

How much does a hair transplant cost in Busan?

Cost depends on the number of follicular units, technique and complexity. Non-shaven C2G generally requires more detailed work and may cost more than partial-shaven CIT.

Can international patients receive an English consultation?

FORHAIR provides an English consultation channel. Patients should confirm the availability of English assistance at the Busan branch for their preferred dates.

How long should international patients stay in Busan?

The recommended stay depends on the procedure and follow-up plan. Patients should confirm when the first wash, postoperative check and air travel can occur before booking flights.

Are hair-transplant results guaranteed?

No. Growth varies according to follicle condition, surgical factors, scalp health, aftercare and individual healing.

Request a Hair Transplant Consultation in Busan

Patients considering FUE hair transplantation, non-shaven hair restoration or female hairline correction in Busan can contact FORHAIR Busan for an individualized assessment.

Send clear photographs of the hairline, crown and donor area together with information about previous treatment. The final technique, graft count, surgical plan and cost should be confirmed after an in-person examination.