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City Medical Centre

Hair Transplant
in Entebbe

0% instalments

from $367/mo

Work-up and a number — $0.

Real patient

Hair transplant: photo of a patient before the operation and 12 months later

start

12 months later

No scalpel and no stitches in FUE. Graft count and forecast measured up and never billed — before you decide.

Find out your price and number of
grafts

Free, no catch, no surgery booking required

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results

Here is how hair looks
8–12 months later

All cases are real patients of our clinic.

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2800 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,800 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3500 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,500 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2600 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,600 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3000 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,000 grafts

FUE method

Beard transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2700 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,700 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3300 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,300 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2900 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,900 grafts

FUE method

Beard transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2500 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,500 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3400 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,400 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2500 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,500 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3100 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,100 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3600 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,600 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 4000 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

4,000 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3200 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,200 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3000 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,000 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3700 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,700 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2700 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,700 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3800 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,800 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3300 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,300 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2800 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,800 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2500 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,500 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3900 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,900 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3500 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,500 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3800 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,800 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2900 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,900 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3600 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,600 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2600 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,600 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2700 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,700 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3700 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,700 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3200 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,200 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3000 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,000 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2800 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,800 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 4000 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

4,000 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3400 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,400 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2900 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,900 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3100 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,100 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2600 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,600 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3300 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,300 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3900 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,900 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3500 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,500 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2700 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,700 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3800 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,800 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3200 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,200 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3000 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,000 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 2800 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

2,800 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3100 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,100 grafts

FUE method

Scalp hair transplant: photo before and 12 months later, 3600 grafts, FUE method

start

12 months later

3,600 grafts

FUE method

Comparison

Hair transplant methods
FUE and DHI

Three graft transfer technologies are on the table: classic FUE, suture-free DHI and a combined protocol. Implantation technique, tissue trauma and graft survival are what you compare when choosing.

FUE

Classic method requiring no cuts or sutures

Hair transplant with the FUE method
Discount through late October

$2,200

$2,700

Graft implantation technique

Forceps

Graft trauma

Minimal

Hair's natural angle

Natural

Graft survival

98–100%

Suitable for

Androgenetic alopecia

DHI

Suture-free placement with a Choi pen

Hair transplant with the DHI method
Discount through late October

$2,500

$2,900

Graft implantation technique

Choi implanter, DHI pen

Graft trauma

Minimal

Hair's natural angle

Natural

Graft survival

98–100%

Suitable for

Densification

Combined DHI/FUE

FUE for extraction, DHI implant

Combined DHI and FUE protocol
Discount through late October

$2,700

$2,900

Graft implantation technique

FUE extraction plus DHI implant

Graft trauma

Minimal

Hair's natural angle

Natural

Graft survival

98–100%

Suitable for

Densification for androgenetic alopecia

Figures for survival and trauma are method averages and serve as a guide: the exact numbers rest on the transplant area and the patient's individual features, and the doctor explains them at the consultation.

Meet a specialist

Hair transplants from the inside: expert analysis and patient stories

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Meet a specialist

about the clinic

Clinic, where you
will feel welcome

Attention to each person, pleasant rooms, good equipment

The City Medical Centre team with a patient after a hair transplant

Choose however you would rather talk

Questions are answered first, then a suitable slot for the consultation is chosen

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The answer is no for many people

Not every case needs surgery, and you will hear so at the consultation, so no money is wasted. Below are the situations in which a transplant genuinely helps.

A man with thinning hair at a consultation: a case where a hair transplant helps

Types of loss it covers

  • Androgenetic or diffuse
    alopecia
  • A receding hairline
  • A high hairline
  • Insufficient hair density
  • Genetic traits of hair growth
  • Aftermath of a burn or an injury
  • Shedding after an illness
  • A hormonal imbalance behind shedding

Still unsure where you stand?

Your number is enough: a coordinator asks for photos, the doctor says if a transplant helps. Free, no booking.

A doctor looking at a photo of a thinning area on a phone
Am I a good candidate?

services

You learn the price
before the surgery

The cost comes at the free consultation, after the graft count, and is fixed in the contract.

PROMOTION UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER

FUE method

suture-free graft extraction

Hair transplant with the FUE method — operating room at City Medical Centre

$2,200$2,700

or $367/mo — 0% instalments for 6 months

Secure the price
PROMOTION UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER

DHI method

implantation without channels

Hair transplant with the DHI method and a Choi pen — operating room at City Medical Centre

$2,500$2,900

or $417/mo — 0% instalments for 6 months

Secure the price
PROMOTION UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER

DHI+FUE combo method

combined technique

Combined DHI and FUE hair transplant — operating room at City Medical Centre

$2,700$2,900

or $450/mo — 0% instalments for 6 months

Secure the price
PROMOTION UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER

Other services

The doctor's first lookFree
Eyebrow transplant, FUE$1,700$1,600
Beard transplant, FUEinstalments $467/mo$3,000$2,800
Hair trichopigmentation$2,000$1,700
PRP therapy / session$200
Secure the price

all included

What is included
in $2,200

From preparing for the operation to 12-month follow-up.

Growth guarantee, lifelong
Instalments available

Surgery day brings no bill you did not expect.

another two areas

Beard and eyebrow
transplants

The same grafts from the back of the head, the same FUE method — only the area changes: it is not only about the scalp.

Beard transplant

FUE method, free of cuts or stitches

A surgeon marking the beard line before a transplant at City Medical Centre

Donor grafts are taken at the back of the head and moved through micro-punctures of about 1 mm, leaving no scars. The doctor talks the shape over with you before the operation, allowing for your facial features. Transplanted hair grows for life, so the beard can be trimmed and styled as usual.

$2,800$3,000

or $467/mo — 0% instalments for 6 months

Secure the price

Eyebrow transplant

FUE method, free of cuts or stitches

A surgeon marking the eyebrow shape before a transplant at City Medical Centre

The surgeon draws the eyebrow shape at the initial consultation: you look through references together and the design takes your facial features into account. The hairs are implanted at the correct angle, so the eyebrows look natural. This also helps where years of plucking stopped growth.

$1,600$1,700

a procedure with no overnight stay, numbed locally

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Find your price and number of grafts

Donor zone inspected, grafts counted, realistic outcome explained. Your cost is decided at that consultation and written down in the contract.

Operating room at City Medical Centre

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Process

One day in the clinic —
and go on home

From consultation to going home — all in one day

The doctor's first look — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
1

The doctor's first look

Expect the doctor to walk you through both methods, FUE and DHI, field the questions you bring along, and study the donor area before anything is decided.

Setting a date for it
2

Setting a date for it

The surgery date is secured with a deposit, which can be paid by card at the clinic or sent online, and everything is confirmed in a medical services contract.

Getting your scalp ready for it — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
3

Getting your scalp ready for it

Preparing for the procedure means taking the tests on the clinic's list, following the instructions provided along the way.

Numbing the scalp – so there is no pain — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
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Numbing the scalp – so there is no pain

The surgery proceeds under local anaesthesia, ensuring a painless experience for the patient.

Lifting the follicles from the donor zone — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
5

Lifting the follicles from the donor zone

Extraction is done from behind the head or from the temples, and stitches play no part in it.

Rebuilding the density on the bare scalp — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
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Rebuilding the density on the bare scalp

For patients in Entebbe, the grafts are implanted into the thinning part of the scalp.

What to expect while everything mends — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
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What to expect while everything mends

Healing is supported by what the clinic provides and by detailed directions on using it.

Healing after a hair transplant, 0-10 days
8

0-10 days — Soothing

The crusts drop off, the swelling settles, the area recovers steadily

Shedding of the transplanted hairs after a hair transplant, 2-4 weeks
9

2-4 weeks — Shedding of transplanted hair

Expected, not a setback: the hair shafts go, the roots remain

Growth begins after a hair transplant, 3-4 months
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3-4 months — Regrowth starts

New hairs arrive gradually, the result starts to show

Visible density after a hair transplant, 6-9 months
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6-9 months — Looks fuller now

Hair thickens, and the main volume and contour become visible

Final result after a hair transplant, 12-18 months
12

12-18 months — What you keep

Natural hairline and final density take their shape

The consultation ends with a personal graft number and a clear walk-through of the operation itself

A doctor's appointment at City Medical Centre

Free, ahead of surgery and free of any commitment.

Meet a specialist

doctors

Our doctors

Kristina A. Tropina, assistant

Kristina A. Tropina

Assistant

9 years in practice

At the consultation you are heard by the surgeon who operates.

The doctor studies the donor zone, arrives at the graft count and sets out the achievable outcome.

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coordinators

The team behind it

You always know who to ask: one coordinator, from the first message until recovery ends.

Svetlana, patient care specialist

Svetlana

Your personal manager

Supports you both before and after surgery

Deals with all your papers and time slots

Ekaterina, patient care specialist

Ekaterina

Your personal manager

Supports you both before and after surgery

Deals with all your papers and time slots

Maria, patient care specialist

Maria

Your personal manager

Supports you both before and after surgery

Deals with all your papers and time slots

Yulia, patient care specialist

Yulia

Your personal manager

Supports you both before and after surgery

Deals with all your papers and time slots

How it actually
happens

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You can have this too — the first consultation is free

Questions are answered first, then a suitable slot for the consultation is chosen

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Popular questions

We answer what people
ask before booking

City Medical Centre doctors

Yes — the centre treats people whose home is in another city or another country, and online consultations are offered at the outset.

FUE is $2,200 (≈ UGX 8,700,000), DHI is $2,500 (≈ UGX 9,800,000), combined DHI+FUE is $2,700 (≈ UGX 11,000,000). A free consultation with a graft count gives you the exact, contract-fixed price.

It is a one-day procedure — you leave for home right after.

Local anesthesia numbs everything, leaving no pain behind.

FUE is cut-free graft extraction by tweezer. DHI is direct implantation with a Choi pen, skipping channel-making. The combined technique takes grafts by FUE and places them using the DHI method.

It is determined individually: the doctor examines the donor area and names the figure at a free consultation.

Roughly 0–10 days for healing, then a normal shedding of transplanted hairs at 2–4 weeks. Growth appears around 3–4 months, becomes noticeable across 6–9 months, and completes at 12–18 months.

Your procedure includes a lifetime hair-growth guarantee under contract.

It can all be checked
before you pay

The clinic works with a medical licence, care follows the standards and clinical guidelines

under Ministry of Health.

Diploma of a City Medical Centre doctor
Certificate of a City Medical Centre doctor

Open access to the qualification papers of the surgeons

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AKC POMOSHCH LLC

the clinic's legal entity

1057746096924

OGRN

7728536872

INN

The procedure in plain words for Entebbe

There is no cutting and no stitching in FUE or DHI, and local anaesthesia is all a patient in Entebbe receives. The operation fills one day and ends there, without a second appointment for the surgery itself.

Everything starts online for a patient in Entebbe: a free consultation, photos of the thinning area, and a graft count made by the doctor from those photos. The clinic is available 24/7, so there is no guessing when to write.

First 0-10 days: healing. At 2-4 weeks the transplanted hairs are shed, and that is normal for this procedure. Growth starts at 3-4 months, which is the moment most patients have been waiting for.

Hair Transplant in Entebbe: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to UGX at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.

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Patient reviews

What patients write after this operation. Reviews are translated from the original language.

Andrey M.

I had the operation a month ago. Before and after surgery they were always in touch and helped with questions about my tests. The operation itself went wonderfully, the staff are polite and masters of their craft, you feel you are in safe hands. I am recovering now, and they answer all my questions. I am happy and I recommend them!

DHI hair transplant

Pavel Sinitsyn

The best clinic of all the ones I was choosing from. No regrets at all! The result is simply amazing, I am thrilled. I recommend it to everyone: these people do great work and make people happy. Once again, a huge thank you to everyone. Roman, the head of the clinic, is the best: he was personally in touch with me and looked after my recovery. Thank you for making my dream come true.

FUE hair transplant

Maria Akopyan

I thought about an eyebrow transplant for a long time and finally went for it. At first I was afraid the result would look unnatural, but when I saw my new eyebrows I was delighted! They came out full and in harmony with my face. I can hardly believe that now I just wash my face and go, I have never felt so free. For anyone tired of constant make-up, a transplant is a real lifesaver!

Eyebrow transplant (FUE)

Alexander M.

I really wanted a thick beard, but I had problems with it. I tried every home remedy and minoxidil, and nothing helped. After a long search for the best clinic I settled on this one. Thank you so much for the service, I liked everything and now I am happy! I had the beard transplant 10 months ago and I am very pleased with the result. By the way, the music in the clinic was great, as far as I remember. A friend of mine has already come to you for a transplant on my advice and was also happy with the result. I wish you every success!

Beard transplant (FUE)

Vladimir Z.

I went to the clinic to see a trichologist and had a hair transplant. I really liked the doctor's approach, and all the recommendations helped. I want to point out that nobody tries to sell you extra services: they tell you things as they are, and if some treatment is not needed, they do not push it. Cosy and clean.

DHI hair transplant

Artem Popov

This may sound obvious, but a head of hair really changes everything in your life. You feel much more confident and go through life like a winner. And it is all thanks to the doctor at this clinic and to the staff who take care of their patients. Many thanks to the clinic for a happy life with new hair, for the comfortable conditions and for the professionalism during the hair transplant.

FUE hair transplant

All patient reviews

Page medically reviewed by Anastasia A. Kolesnik, hair transplant doctor. Review date: .

Entebbe and why a hair transplant is planned here with care

Entebbe sits on a peninsula of Lake Victoria in Central Uganda, roughly 36 kilometres southwest of Kampala. It was once the seat of government of the Protectorate of Uganda, before independence in 1962. Today it is a calm, green lakeside city with government offices, schools, hotels, small businesses and many families who have lived here for generations. The national census of 27 August 2014 put the population of Entebbe at 69,958.

People here tend to plan personal decisions carefully, and a hair transplant (FUE or DHI) is no exception. Many of our Entebbe patients are professionals, teachers, hospitality staff, civil servants and business owners. They are used to meeting people every day, and they want a natural result that does not draw attention. Others are men who want to rebuild the beard or fill in thinning areas before a wedding or a family celebration.

This text is written for those who live in Entebbe and want to understand how the operation fits into local life: the weather, the working week, sport by the lake, and the way a consultation works when everything is done remotely.

Climate of Entebbe and what it means for recovery

Entebbe has a tropical rainforest climate with no real dry season. The driest month is July, with about 72 millimetres of rain, and the wettest is April, with about 264 millimetres. The altitude keeps temperatures moderate: February is the warmest month at an average of 22.8 °C, and July is the coolest at 20.6 °C. For a patient after a hair transplant this is a fairly gentle background, because there are no extreme heat waves and no freezing days.

Moderate temperature does not mean the sun can be ignored. Near the equator the sun is strong even on a cloudy day, and the freshly treated scalp and donor area need protection in the first weeks. Your surgeon will explain when a loose, clean, breathable cap is acceptable and when the skin should simply stay in the shade. Tight headwear that rubs the grafts should be avoided in the early period.

Humidity is the second factor. In the wet months the air is damp, sweat dries slowly, and hygiene matters more. Follow the washing routine given to you by the medical team exactly, keep towels and pillowcases clean, and do not touch the treated area with unwashed hands. Rain itself is not a problem if you stay indoors or under a proper cover during the first days.

Choosing the season for the operation in Entebbe

Since the city has no true dry season, the choice of month is less about avoiding a harsh summer and more about your own calendar. The first days of healing are the most sensitive. According to the plan, the period of 0–10 days is for healing, and during that time it is better to be at home, resting and following the care instructions.

If you choose a wetter month such as April, you will naturally spend more time indoors, which suits the early recovery well. The only point is to prepare practical things in advance: a clean place to sleep, a spare set of pillowcases, and arrangements so that you do not need to stand in crowds or in heavy rain on the way to errands. If you prefer a drier month such as July, the days are brighter, so a plan for sun protection becomes the main task.

Think also about events. Weddings, graduations, church or mosque celebrations and family gatherings are important in Uganda. The transplanted hairs let go after 2-4 weeks, which is expected, so it is wise not to schedule the operation immediately before an event where you want to look your best. Choose a date that leaves this shedding phase behind you, and remember that the settled look comes at 12–18 months.

Work, study and daily life in Entebbe after the procedure

Entebbe is a working city. Many people commute along the main highway to Kampala, some work in offices linked to government, others in tourism, hotels, trade or services by the lake. After a hair transplant, the question we hear most is when it is realistic to return to the usual routine. The healing phase is 0–10 days, and during it we advise you to arrange leave or remote work if your job allows it.

For office work the main concerns are visible redness and crusts in the first days, not physical strain. If your job requires meeting clients, it is more comfortable to plan the first days at home. For work that involves dust, heavy lifting or long hours in the sun, discuss the timing in detail with the surgeon, because sweat, dust and friction are the things to limit while the skin heals.

Students and young professionals often ask whether they can attend lectures or training soon afterwards. The answer depends on the way you feel and on the instructions given to you, but the principle is simple: protect the treated area, keep it clean, and avoid crowded, dusty places during the healing days. Your coordinator will help you build a schedule around your own week.

Sport, the lake and the pool

Life in Entebbe is closely tied to Lake Victoria. People walk along the shore, play football, run, cycle and swim in hotel pools. After a transplant, all these habits need a pause. Sweating heavily, swimming in the lake or a pool, and contact sports should only return when the surgeon allows them, following the recovery plan given to you.

Lake water and pool water are not sterile, and chlorine or lake bacteria can irritate a healing scalp. That is why we ask patients to wait and not to decide by themselves. Football and other team sports carry a risk of a knock to the head, so teammates and coaches should be told that you are in recovery. Light walking, without sun exposure on the scalp, is usually fine earlier than strenuous activity.

If you are a regular gym visitor, plan to reduce intensity first and return step by step. Ask the surgeon about the exact dates for the gym, running, swimming and contact sports, and write them down. The check-ups at months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 are also a good moment to ask whether anything else in your sport routine should change.

Food, family and habits that matter for healing

Food in Entebbe is varied: matoke, posho, beans, groundnut sauce, fresh fish from the lake, rice, vegetables and fruit, and street snacks that are part of daily life. Good, regular meals with enough protein and vegetables help the body recover. Fish, beans, eggs and groundnuts are familiar sources of protein that fit well into a recovery period.

Family events are often built around shared meals and many guests. During the first days after the procedure it is better to avoid crowded gatherings, smoky kitchens and long hours near an open fire or charcoal stove, because smoke and heat can irritate the scalp. Tell your family in advance what you are planning, so they can support you and help with simple tasks while you rest.

Alcohol and smoking are worth discussing openly with the surgeon before the operation, as they may affect healing. Likewise, tell the doctor about every medicine and supplement you take, including traditional remedies. The more complete the information, the safer the plan will be, and the easier it is to follow.

What to expect month by month

The timeline is the same for every city, but it helps to see it against local life. For the first 0–10 days the focus is healing. At 2-4 weeks the transplanted hairs let go, as expected, and many patients worry at this stage although it is a normal part of the process. At 3-4 months the hair comes back, at 6-9 months it looks visibly thicker, and at 12–18 months the look is settled.

One of our patients described the experience this way: the result truly made him very happy. From about the 4th month active, even growth began, the transplanted hair took very well, the beard looked as natural as possible and no bald patches were left. The beard became much thicker and denser, with the shape he had thought about for a long time. This shows why patience matters: the early months can look unremarkable, while the real change comes later.

For a beard transplant the same logic applies. Grafts are taken from the back of the head, the donor area, and moved through micro-punctures of about 1 mm, so nothing scars over. The doctor discusses the shape with you before the operation, taking your facial features into account. Transplanted hair grows for life: trim and style the beard as usual.

Who is a suitable candidate and who should wait

In general terms, a hair transplant suits adults whose hair loss has become stable enough to plan, and who have a healthy donor area at the back of the head with enough hair to move. Men with a receding frontal hair line, thinning at the crown, or gaps in the beard are the typical candidates. Women with localised thinning may also be considered after an individual assessment.

There are situations where the surgeon may advise waiting or choosing another approach: active scalp infections or inflammation, poorly controlled chronic diseases, bleeding disorders, very unstable hair loss that is still progressing fast, or unrealistic expectations about density. Tell the doctor honestly about your medical history, medicines and allergies.

Photos of your head from several angles, taken in good daylight, help the doctor decide. Hair in Uganda is often tightly curled, which affects how the grafts are planned and how density looks, so ask the surgeon directly about experience with your hair type and about the way the donor area will be protected.

How does the remote consultation work from Entebbe?

You contact the coordinators on WhatsApp or Telegram, send photos of the scalp or beard and describe your history. The doctor reviews them, discusses the shape and the plan with you online, and the consultation is free. A coordinator will be on the phone 24/7, so you can write at any hour that suits you.

Does the centre have an office in Entebbe?

No. The consultation is online, and you stay in contact with the team from your own city. We stay with you from pre-op planning to 12 months later, with check-ups at months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12.

Does the rainy season in Entebbe affect the recovery?

Entebbe has no real dry season, and April is the wettest month. Rain is not a problem in itself. Keep the treated area covered and clean, avoid getting soaked in the first days, and follow the washing instructions of the medical team.

Is the sun in Entebbe dangerous for new grafts?

Even with moderate temperatures, the equatorial sun is strong. In the early weeks protect the scalp and donor area, stay in the shade and ask the surgeon which kind of loose cap is acceptable and from when.

When will I see the result?

Transplanted hairs let go after 2-4 weeks, which is expected. New growth begins at 3-4 months, the hair looks visibly thicker at 6-9 months, and the settled look comes at 12–18 months.

How long is the healing period?

The healing phase takes 0–10 days. During this time stay at home when possible, avoid dust, sweat and friction, and follow every instruction on washing and sleeping position.

Can I swim in Lake Victoria or play football after the operation?

Not at first. Lake water, pools and sports with possible head contact should wait until the surgeon gives permission. Ask for the exact dates for swimming, the gym and team sports and note them down.

Will the donor area leave scars?

Grafts are taken from the back of the head and moved through micro-punctures of about 1 mm, so nothing scars over. The doctor also discusses the shape with you before the operation.

What should I ask the surgeon before deciding?

Ask how many sessions you may need, how the donor area will be planned, how your hair type affects the result, what to do in the first days, when you can return to work and sport, and what the schedule of check-ups looks like.

Can I trim and style a transplanted beard?

Yes. Transplanted hair grows for life, so trim and style the beard as usual once the surgeon confirms that the healing phase is over.