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City Medical Centre

Hair Transplant
in Yola

0% instalments

from $367/mo

Assessment plus figure — $0.

Real result

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

Before

12 months by now

FUE method, without any cuts or stitches. Grafts 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

Hair looks like this
8–12 months later

Every case is a real CMC patient.

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

Before

12 months by now

2,800 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,500 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,600 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,000 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,700 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,300 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,900 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,500 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,400 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,500 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,100 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,600 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

4,000 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,200 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,000 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,700 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,700 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,800 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,300 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,800 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,500 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,900 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,500 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,800 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,900 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,600 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,600 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,700 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,700 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,200 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,000 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,800 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

4,000 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,400 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,900 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,100 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,600 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,300 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,900 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,500 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,700 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,800 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,200 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,000 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

2,800 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,100 grafts

FUE method

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

Before

12 months by now

3,600 grafts

FUE method

Comparison

Hair transplant methods
FUE and DHI

We use three technologies to transfer grafts: classic FUE, suture-free DHI and a combined protocol. Compare the implantation technique, the tissue trauma and the graft survival, and choose knowingly.

FUE

Classic technique without incisions or stitches

Hair transplant with the FUE method
Discount through October's end

$2,200

$2,700

Graft implantation technique

Forceps

Graft trauma

Minimal

A natural growth 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 October's end

$2,500

$2,900

Graft implantation technique

DHI pen (Choi implanter)

Graft trauma

Minimal

A natural growth angle

Natural

Graft survival

98–100%

Suitable for

Densification

Combined DHI/FUE

FUE for extraction, DHI implant

Combined DHI and FUE protocol
Discount through October's end

$2,700

$2,900

Graft implantation technique

FUE extraction plus DHI implant

Graft trauma

Minimal

A natural growth angle

Natural

Graft survival

98–100%

Suitable for

Androgenetic alopecia and densification

Survival and trauma figures come as method averages, as a reference point: the exact numbers depend on the transplant area and the patient's individual features, and the doctor clarifies them at consultation.

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Hair transplants from within: expert insight and patient stories

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about the clinic

A spot where you
will be at ease

Care for every patient, comfortable rooms, modern equipment

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

Take your pick from the options below

We will answer your questions and find a consultation time that suits you

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Half of those asking hear a no

The doctor speaks plainly at the consultation when an operation is unnecessary, so your budget stays intact. Set out below are the situations where a transplant genuinely delivers.

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

When the answer is yes

  • Androgenetic or diffuse
    alopecia
  • A receding hairline
  • A high hairline
  • Insufficient hair density
  • Hair growth's genetic features
  • Damage caused by a burn or injury
  • Hair loss post-illness
  • Shedding from a hormonal imbalance

Which category, though, is yours?

Nothing but a number is required. A coordinator will request pictures of the thinning zone in a messenger and a doctor will answer whether a transplant would help. Free, and no operation is arranged.

A doctor looking at a photo of a thinning area on a phone
See whether it suits me

services

You learn the price
before the surgery

A free consultation, a graft count, then a figure that is written into 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

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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

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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

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PROMOTION UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER

More from us

The first assessmentFree
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
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all included

What is included
in $2,200

From getting ready for surgery to 12 months after.

Lifetime growth, guaranteed
Instalments available

Nothing extra is charged on the day of surgery.

two further spots

Beard and eyebrow
transplants

A change of zone does not change the surgery: the back of the head supplies the grafts and FUE remains the method.

Beard transplant

The FUE method, no incisions used

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

Grafts are taken from the donor area at the back of the head and moved through micro-punctures of about 1 mm — there are no scars afterwards. The doctor agrees 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.

$2,800$3,000

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

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Eyebrow transplant

The FUE method, no incisions used

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

At the very first consultation the surgeon pencils in the brow line, you both go over reference images, and the drawing is matched to the proportions of your face. Placing each hair at the proper angle is what makes the result believable. Where plucking over many years has halted growth, this works as well.

$1,600$1,700

an op you leave the same day, local anaesthesia

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Get your price and your graft count

The doctor will evaluate your donor area, count the grafts and show what result your case allows. The cost is named at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

Operating room at City Medical Centre

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Process

A day at the clinic —
then go home

From consultation to going home — all in one day

The first assessment — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
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The first assessment

The process opens with a free consultation where the FUE and DHI methods are explained, your questions are answered, and an individual operation plan is created.

Agreeing on the timing
2

Agreeing on the timing

Booking the date involves a deposit — payable by card in person or transferred online — with all conditions set out in a medical services contract.

Just ahead of the procedure itself — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
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Just ahead of the procedure itself

Nothing begins until the analyses are done. The clinic supplies a complete list and explains each requirement.

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 scalp receives a local anaesthetic first, leaving the operation pain-free.

Extracting the grafts, one unit at a time — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
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Extracting the grafts, one unit at a time

Harvesting grafts from the back of the head or the temples happens without stitches at this stage.

Each follicle finds its place on the scalp — hair transplant at City Medical Centre
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Each follicle finds its place on the scalp

The grafts are implanted into the area of hair loss by the surgical team.

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

For patients in Yola, the clinic supplies everything necessary plus complete instructions to recover quickly.

Healing after a hair transplant, 0-10 days
8

0-10 days — Early days

Scabs come away, swelling goes down, the skin heals day by day

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

2-4 weeks — Fall-out of transplanted hairs

Nothing to fix: hair is shed, but follicles are not

Growth begins after a hair transplant, 3-4 months
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3-4 months — New shoots show

Growth arrives slowly, and you begin to notice it

Visible density after a hair transplant, 6-9 months
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6-9 months — Noticeable cover

The hair gains fullness, the volume and the contour are evident

Final result after a hair transplant, 12-18 months
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12-18 months — The full effect

The final density and a natural hairline take shape

The doctor works out the grafts your case requires and explains at that same appointment how surgery runs

A doctor's appointment at City Medical Centre

Free, before surgery and without any obligation.

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doctors

Our doctors

Kristina A. Tropina, assistant

Kristina A. Tropina

Assistant

9 years in practice

You are consulted by the very doctor who carries out the work.

The doctor will check your donor area, count the grafts and say what result is achievable.

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coordinators

Clinic staff on call

A personal coordinator leads you from your very first enquiry through to recovery.

Svetlana, patient care specialist

Svetlana

Your patient adviser

Supports you both before and after surgery

Manages all your documents and your slots

Ekaterina, patient care specialist

Ekaterina

Your patient adviser

Supports you both before and after surgery

Manages all your documents and your slots

Maria, patient care specialist

Maria

Your patient adviser

Supports you both before and after surgery

Manages all your documents and your slots

Yulia, patient care specialist

Yulia

Your patient adviser

Supports you both before and after surgery

Manages all your documents and your slots

How it actually
happens

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Want the same — a free consultation first

We will answer your questions and find a consultation time that suits you

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Queries we hear

Here is what people
ask before booking

City Medical Centre doctors

Yes. Nothing prevents treatment for someone whose home is a long way off, and online, the doctor examines your photographs beforehand.

The base prices are $2,200 (≈ ₦2,950,000) (FUE), $2,500 (≈ ₦3,350,000) (DHI) and $2,700 (≈ ₦3,600,000) (combined). The precise cost is determined at a free consultation and graft count, then fixed in your contract.

One day is enough; patients return home once it's over.

Local anesthesia is used, so the operation passes without pain.

FUE means tweezer-based, incision-free graft harvesting. DHI means channel-free implantation with a Choi pen. Combined DHI+FUE uses FUE for harvesting and the DHI pen for implanting.

A precise count comes out of the free consultation, where the doctor evaluates the donor area first.

Healing: 0–10 days. Shedding: 2–4 weeks, and that is normal. Growth: from 3–4 months. Visible density: 6–9 months. Final result: 12–18 months.

A lifetime guarantee of hair growth is included, confirmed in your contract.

Everything can be checked
before you pay

The clinic works under a medical licence, care meets the standards and clinical guidelines

under Ministry of Health.

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

Diplomas confirming the training of the operating team

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AKC POMOSHCH LLC

the clinic's own entity

1057746096924

OGRN

7728536872

INN

Thinking about a hair transplant in Yola?

Someone in Yola does not need a ward bed for this. FUE and DHI work without incisions and without sutures, the area is simply numbed with local anaesthesia, and the whole thing is done between morning and evening of the same day.

Photos first, decisions later. A patient in Yola pays nothing for the online consultation, and the doctor looks at the thinning area and says whether a transplant will help. The clinic is reachable 24/7.

Recovery is short: 0-10 days. The transplanted hairs shed at 2-4 weeks, a normal step, growth begins at 3-4 months, density fills by 6-9 and the final result stands at 12-18. Check-ups at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, photo tracking with a personal coordinator, growth guaranteed for life.

Hair Transplant in Yola: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to NGN 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

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Yola and the question of a hair transplant

Yola is the capital and administrative centre of Adamawa State in Nigeria, on the Benue River, with a population of over 392,854 as of 2006. The name comes from the Fulfulde word meaning 'Great Plain' or 'Vast Plain Land'. People here live between the traditional old town, where the Lamido of Adamawa resides, and the newer city of Jimeta, about 5 km to the north-west, which serves as the administrative and commercial centre.

Residents of both parts of the city ask us similar things: whether the result will look natural, how long the early phase lasts, and how to fit recovery around work and family life. This text explains how FUE and DHI hair transplantation fits into the rhythm of Yola, so that you can plan calmly and ask the surgeon the right questions during your remote consultation.

Climate in Yola and what it means for recovery

Yola has a tropical savanna climate that borders on a hot semi-arid one, with a clear dry season and wet season. It is warm all year. March has the highest average high, 42.8 °C, and April has the highest average low, 27.0 °C. The hottest weeks come just before the rains start, and the city receives 2,845.5 hours of sunshine a year, spread fairly evenly through the months.

For a person with fresh grafts, strong sun and heat are the main practical concern. In the first days after surgery the scalp is sensitive, and direct sun, heavy sweating and dusty air can irritate the treated areas. The surgeon will explain what to wear on your head and when it is acceptable to go outdoors. General advice: choose loose, clean, breathable headwear approved by the doctor, avoid long exposure to midday sun, and keep dust away from the scalp.

The medical timeline is the same wherever you live: 0–10 days for healing, 2–4 weeks for normal shedding of transplanted hair, 3–4 months for new growth to start, 6–9 months for real density, and 12–18 months for the final result. In Yola this simply means your first healing days and the later months of sun exposure should be planned with the seasons in mind.

Choosing the season for the operation

Yola has a wet season from May to October and a dry season for the rest of the year. The dry season, especially February to April, brings higher daytime temperatures and a wide gap between day and night. Humidity then drops sharply, to just 13.5% in February, which means dry air and dust. The wet season, especially July to September, can be quite humid, and August is the wettest month with 196.1 mm of rain on average.

Neither period is ideal in every respect. In the hot dry months the challenge is sun, heat and dust; in the rains it is humidity and wet weather when you move around. Ask the surgeon which of these matters more for your own skin and daily routine. A sensible approach is to pick a period when you can stay mostly indoors for the first days and have a flexible schedule, then discuss it with the coordinator.

Work, study and daily life in Yola

Yola is an administrative and commercial city, and many patients work in offices, trade, education or public service. Others spend long hours outdoors. If your job keeps you in the sun, tell the surgeon at the consultation: it affects how you protect the scalp and when you can return to normal duties.

Students and employees often want to know how visible the first stage is. In the early days the treated area has small marks and scabs, and during weeks 2–4 transplanted hairs fall out, which is expected. Plan the early period so that you are comfortable with how you look, for example around a quieter stretch of your work or study calendar.

Family events, weddings and religious gatherings are an important part of life in the city. Because the growth cycle is long, it is wise not to schedule the operation immediately before a major occasion. Allow time for healing and shedding, and remember that the look keeps improving over many months.

Food culture, sport and physical activity

Meals in Yola are often shared with family and guests, and heavy meals and long gatherings are part of normal life. After surgery, follow the surgeon's advice on rest and avoid situations where the head is knocked, rubbed or exposed to sweat and dust. Ask the surgeon about eating and drinking habits in the healing period in general terms, rather than relying on rumours.

Sport is a common question, especially football and running in the cool hours. The surgeon sets when you may resume exercise, and the answer depends on how your healing goes. Do not return to intense training or sweaty, dusty conditions earlier than advised. Swimming in a river, pool or other water should also wait until the doctor allows it.

Body weight and general health matter for any surgical plan. The WHO treats overweight and obesity as a health topic worth attention, and the surgeon will want to know about your general condition, chronic illnesses and medicines before agreeing to proceed.

What FUE and DHI mean in practice

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. The same approach applies to the beard, and transplanted hair grows for life: trim and style the beard as usual.

One patient described the result of a beard transplant this way: 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. It became much thicker and denser, with the shape he had thought about for a long time. Your own timeline may differ, which is why the follow-up schedule matters.

Candidates and contraindications in general terms

A good candidate usually has enough healthy donor hair at the back of the head, realistic expectations and stable general health. The surgeon assesses hair loss pattern, age, skin condition and your goals. Some people are advised to wait or to treat another condition first.

Contraindications are decided by the doctor. Tell the surgeon about chronic diseases, blood-clotting problems, skin conditions of the scalp, allergies and all medicines you take. Do not hide anything for fear of being refused; honest answers keep the plan safe.

How the remote consultation works from Yola

The consultation is free and online. You write to a coordinator on Telegram or Telegram, send clear photos of the head or beard from several angles, and describe your goals and medical history. The coordinators are available 24/7, so you can write at a time that suits your day in Yola, and a coordinator will be on the phone 24/7.

We stay with you from pre-op planning to 12 months later. Check-ups take place at months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12. This means that after the operation you can report on swelling, dryness, sun exposure or the shedding phase and get guidance without waiting.

Jimeta, the old town and the rhythm of a working week

Yola is split into two parts: the old town, where the Lamido of Adamawa resides, and Jimeta, the administrative and commercial centre about 5 km to the north-west. For a patient this means that daily movement between home, work and errands can be long, and the first days after a hair transplant are easier when you limit these journeys across town and stay close to home.

Think about your week before choosing a date. If your work is in Jimeta and your family lives in the old town, ask yourself who can help with errands, who can drive you if needed, and which days you can spend quietly. Tell the coordinator about this routine, and the plan can be built around your real life instead of an ideal one.

A short written schedule helps: the day of surgery, the first washing days, the weeks of shedding and the check-ups at months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12. Place the check-ups on days when you can sit calmly with your phone, send photos and talk to the coordinator without rushing.

Rainy months, dry months and what to do about the scalp

Yola has no rain at all from December to February, and humidity falls to just 13.5% in February. Dry air can make the scalp feel tight and itchy while it heals. Do not scratch or pick at scabs. Ask the surgeon which gentle care routine suits dry conditions and follow it exactly.

From July to September the air can be quite humid, and August brings 196.1 mm of rain on average over 16 precipitation days. Wet streets, crowded transport and damp headwear are the practical issues then. Keep anything that touches the scalp clean and dry, and ask the doctor what to do if you get caught in the rain during the early days.

In both seasons the rule is the same: protect the treated area, avoid dust and long sun exposure, and send the coordinator a photo if something looks different from what the surgeon described.

Looking ahead: the months between shedding and the settled look

The long timeline is where patience matters most. At 2-4 weeks transplanted hairs let go, as expected. At 3-4 months hair comes back, at 6-9 months it looks visibly thicker, and at 12-18 months the look is settled. These stages pass through the whole Yola year, including the hottest weeks before the rains and the cooler, wetter months.

Many people in the city are tempted to judge the result too early, especially after the shedding phase. Keep dated photos in the same light and angle every month. They show real progress far better than a mirror on a hot, tiring day, and they make the check-up conversations with the coordinator more useful.

Remember that the doctor designs the shape with your facial features in mind. A natural result is built slowly, so avoid heavy styling products or tight caps that irritate the scalp while the hair is still growing.

Questions to ask the surgeon

Prepare a short list before the consultation. Ask which technique, FUE or DHI, suits your case and why; how the hair line or beard shape will be designed for your face; how many sessions might be needed; and what the donor area will look like afterwards.

Also ask about care in a hot, dusty climate such as Yola's: what to wear on the head, how to wash, when sun is acceptable, and what to do if the scalp itches or reddens. Ask when you can return to work, study and sport, and how to recognise a problem that needs a call to the coordinator.

Is the consultation really free for people in Yola?

Yes. The online consultation is free. You contact a coordinator on Telegram or Telegram from Yola, and coordinators are available around the clock.

Which months in Yola are more demanding for recovery?

The hottest weeks come in March and April, just before the rains. The dry season brings sun, heat and dust, and the wet season brings humidity. Discuss timing with the surgeon and plan to stay mostly indoors in the first days.

How should I protect my head from the sun?

Follow the surgeon's instructions. In general, use loose, clean, breathable headwear approved by the doctor and avoid long exposure to midday sun while the scalp is healing.

When will I see the result?

Healing takes 0–10 days. Transplanted hairs let go at 2–4 weeks, which is expected. Hair comes back at 3–4 months, looks visibly thicker at 6–9 months, and the settled look comes at 12–18 months.

Will the donor area scar?

Grafts are taken from the back of the head and moved through micro-punctures of about 1 mm, so nothing scars over.

Can I have a beard transplant too?

Yes, beard transplantation is discussed in the same way. The doctor agrees the shape with you beforehand, and transplanted hair grows for life, so you trim and style the beard as usual.

How soon can I go back to sport or swimming?

The surgeon decides based on your healing. Do not resume intense exercise, or swim in a river or pool, until the doctor allows it.

Will anyone follow my progress?

Yes. We stay with you from pre-op planning to 12 months later, with check-ups at months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12.

What should I send for the first consultation?

Clear photos of the head or beard from several angles, your goals, and information about illnesses, allergies and medicines.

Is it better to stay in the old town or in Jimeta after surgery?

Choose whichever place is calmer, cleaner and closer to the people who can help you. The first days are easier with little movement across the city, so ask the coordinator to plan the schedule around your home.

What should I do if the scalp itches during the dry season?

Do not scratch. Dry air can cause tightness and itching while the area heals. Follow the care routine given by the surgeon and write to the coordinator, who is available 24/7, if the itching is strong or the skin looks red.

Why do I need to take monthly photos?

Photos in the same light and angle show the real change between the shedding phase, the return of hair at 3-4 months and the settled look at 12-18 months. They also help the team during the check-ups at months 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12.

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