Hair Transplant Gold Coast

Gold Coast Hair Transplants Performed by AHPRA-Registered Doctors

Book a 15-minute discovery call with our AHPRA-registered doctors at our Gold Coast branch to discuss a bespoke hair transplant procedure. We use a refined Precise Follicle Placement (PFP) method for more precise FUE hair transplants.

In our Gold Coast clinic, every procedure is confirmed, planned and performed by our AHPRA-registered doctor, Dr David Ballantyne. We start with where your hairline currently is, not with what we sell. With prescription haircare, regenerative treatments, precise hair transplants and new AI features together under one roof, our advice is tailored to your hairline and what’s best for it.

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  • Trusted by over 15,000 men and women across Australia.
  • All hair transplant procedures are performed or overseen by AHPRA-registered doctors, not technicians.
  • Flexible payment plans for hair transplantation available.

Free, no obligation. General questions and next steps, not a medical consultation.

From AUD $12,000+

Priced before you decide, not after

15,000+ procedures in Australia since 2014.

Across the Australian Gro Clinics network.

Five clinics, in Australia.

Your plan, procedure and follow-up all happen here

Free follow-up for up to 18 months

We don't disappear after the day.

Who Performs Your Hair Transplant at Our Gold Coast Clinic

Our PFP hair transplant procedures are overseen by our experienced on-staff doctor.

Dr David Ballantyne (MED0001212633 - registered medical practitioner, general registration) is highly experienced in the field and uses data-led planning to achieve natural, lasting results.

Your initial discovery call will be with a hair growth advisor, followed by an in-clinic consultation, then a scalp assessment and finally a personalised treatment plan.

In our Gold Coast clinic, we ensure that Dr Ballantyne is there to finalise the plan, outline your new hairline and perform the procedure himself.

Doctors, not technicians

Your hair transplant is performed by an AHPRA-registered doctor. Your initial discovery call is with a Hair Growth Advisor, and technicians do not perform hair transplants with Gro Clinics.

For a more affordable option, our Melbourne clinic also offer procedures performed by an AHPRA-registered nurse.

Your scalp assessment, hairline design and treatment plan are still completed by your doctor, who oversees the full procedure.

Meet our doctors

Doctor Experience

Our Gold Coast hair transplant doctors have thorough training and experience in a range of hair loss treatments suitable for men and women.

Dr David Ballantyne is a highly sought-after FUE hair transplant doctor with over five years of experience in the field. He has positioned himself at the forefront of the industry by combining precision and artistry with technology. Dr Ballantyne uses his special interest in coupling AI advances with key metrics to achieve exceptional, long-lasting results.

His experience at Gro Clinics includes extensive training in our hair transplant method. We use Precise Follicle Placement (PFP) techniques as a refinement of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), designed to deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Gro Internal Training

Dr David Ballantyne receives additional internal training on our approach to follicle placement to ensure focus on consistent, quality clinical care. We use refined PFP techniques that focus on careful planning and follicle placement, with the goal of supporting natural-looking density, angle and direction. Through this training, we can more consistently deliver on our quality model of care, including more support for your recovery during and after your procedure.

Precise Follicle Placement

Precise Follicle Placement is our approach to the placement stage. Each graft is placed with a precision placement device that creates the site and places the follicle in one motion, so the angle, depth and direction of every graft are set by your doctor at the moment of placement rather than by an incision made beforehand.

A Gro Auckland doctor performing an FUE hair transplant

Donor Area Preservation

Your donor area is finite and does not renew, so every graft taken from it is spent. Grafts are extracted individually and spread across the area rather than drawn heavily from one region, which keeps the donor even and leaves a second procedure possible later.

Gro Prescription Haircare

Careful Planning

Hairlines, crowns and full restorations are planned around how your hair loss is likely to progress, not just how it looks today. Donor preservation sits at the centre of that, because your donor area is finite and does not renew. The aim is a result that still looks natural in ten years, not only in twelve months.

A non-surgical scalp treatment in progress at Gro Auckland

To ensure we maintain a dedicated focus on quality results, Gro has invested more than $500,000 in practitioner training, research and development within the last year.

Gro Clinics Mission

Gro Clinics’ doctors are committed to providing Gold Coast clients with trusted expertise and hair restoration treatments to support natural, long-lasting results. Our method goes beyond the procedure itself.

Around our AHPRA-registered doctors sits a team built to support the whole process, before, during and after your procedure:

  • Free 15-minute discovery call with a Hair Growth Advisor
  • A tailored treatment plan, with scalp assessment and hairline design by your doctor
  • Your procedure performed by your treating doctor, never delegated to a technician
  • Careful donor area preservation, because your donor is finite and does not renew
  • Hair restoration as our doctors' only clinical focus, with no injectables or skin treatments alongside it
  • Follow-up for up to 18 months, with dedicated out-of-hours support

Hair Restoration Journey

Meet the Doctors Behind Your Hair Restoration Journey

For years, our doctors have aided Australians across the country in their hair restoration journey, providing tailored solutions to balding or thinning hair. Whether it is genetic female hair loss or men losing hair due to lifestyle factors, our locally trained team is here to help you develop new hair growth.

Their Experience

The dedicated clinical team at your local Gro Clinics includes doctors who perform and oversee every hair transplant procedure. Each practitioner follows Gro’s established protocols to ensure patient safety and medical suitability.

Dr. Adam, one of our experienced team members, has performed procedures that collectively involved the transplantation of more than 6 million hairs. While results and suitability vary, each treatment is tailored to the individual and guided by clinical best practices.

Their Training

All of our staff are locally trained to utilise hair transplant techniques and technology. This includes a refined approach to FUE called Precise Follicle Placement (PFP), designed to focus on precision and consistency during hair restoration procedure.

Individual results and recovery times may vary, but the team will guide you through realistic expectations and their expected process ahead of treatment.

Their Mission

All of our staff are locally trained to utilise hair transplant techniques and technology. This includes a refined approach to FUE called Precise Follicle Placement (PFP), designed to focus on precision and consistency during hair restoration procedure.

Individual results and recovery times may vary, but the team will guide you through realistic expectations and their expected process ahead of treatment.

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Meet the team at Gro Clinics Gold Coast

Hair transplants at Gro Clinics Australia are performed by AHPRA-registered doctors across our Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Perth clinics.

Gold Coast

Dr David Ballantyne

Dr David Ballantyne

Hair Transplant Doctor

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation AgencyMED0001212633

Dr David Ballantyne is an experienced FUE hair transplant doctor at Gro Clinics Gold Coast. With over five years in hair transplantation, he pairs precision and artistry with a focus on technology and AI, using data-led planning to achieve natural, lasting results.

How Gro Performs FUE in the Gold Coast (Our PFP Approach)

We use a hair transplant method called Precise Follicle Placement (PFP) at Gro Clinics. This refined approach to Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) involves:

  • Extracting individual follicles from the donor area
  • Detailed planning during implantation to align with the natural angle
  • Aligning with the natural angle, direction and spacing of your existing hair

The process is minimally invasive, produces minimal scarring and is designed for long-lasting results. The aim is to give you natural-looking hair that may improve hair density and coverage.

Please keep in mind that hair restoration looks different for everyone. Find out what’s possible for you.

Note that PFP is Gro's internal method under the broader FUE category and may not lead to different clinical outcomes. Results vary from person to person.

Note that PFP is Gro's internal method under the broader FUE category and may not lead to different clinical outcomes. Results vary from person to person.

Our Method: Gro's Approach to Creating A Natural Hairline

We understand how important the new hairline is, so all hairlines are planned by our doctors. Our process in creating a new natural hairline balances a few factors:

Your hair restoration goals: You will work collaboratively with your doctor on the hairline you have in mind.

Your facial proportions: Your doctor has the expertise to guide the right hairline to suit your face.

Any long-term hair loss: Your hairline will be designed with your underlying cause in mind to support your long-term hair restoration plan.

The natural ageing process: The hairline will be designed with an aim to suit you today and as you age.

Designed to Minimise Visible Scarring

Our hair transplantation method focuses on singular follicular unit extraction and careful placements. We use a refined extraction punch to remove grafts from your donor area with the aim of minimal impact to the surrounding tissue.

Every graft is individually placed using single and multi-implanters, allowing us to control the exact angle, depth, and direction of each follicle. Our doctors are trained internally on this refined approach to FUE, which is designed to minimise visible scarring.

A balanced assessment of donor reserves and graft planning

Our approach to minimise visible scarring also aims to protect your donor area for future hair restoration procedures. On your in-clinic consultation, we will do a full scalp health assessment before recommending the number of grafts you may need.

We aim to balance your donor area with your transplant goals for long-term results. This approach is designed to improve hair density and coverage, whilst supporting your existing healthy hair.

Our Corrective Hair Transplant Repair Approach

If you are considering corrective work following a previous hair transplant procedure, an in-clinic consultation may assess suitability.

Your in-clinic consultation will first diagnose what went wrong, such as incorrect hairline design, unnatural angulation, poor density, visible scarring or donor depletion. If deemed suitable for a corrective hair transplant, we may use our PFP method to carefully re-graft to support natural-looking results.

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Before and After

Realistic expectations from a Hair Transplant with Gro Gold Coast

Below is an indicative timeline of what you may experience after a hair transplant with Gro Clinics. This timeline is based on our clinical observations: your individual results may vary.

Personalised Planning

0 months

• Start with a discovery call to discuss your goals and learn more about available services.

• Attend an in-clinic consultation to review your hair concerns and treatment options.

• On the day of your procedure, meet with your doctor to finalise your personalised plan, confirm medical suitability, and walk through what to expect.

A Gro Clinics doctor performing an FUE hair transplant

Recovery Phase

0-3 months

• Temporary redness, swelling or itchiness may occur and typically settles with time.

• Shedding is expected as part of the natural hair cycle.

• Follicles begin to stabilise beneath the surface, early growth activity may be visible.

• You’ll receive detailed aftercare instructions and follow-up check-ins.

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Growth Phase

3–6 months

• Individuals may begin noticing early signs of hair growth.

• Hair may appear finer or lighter at first and gradually mature in texture.

• Density and coverage vary depending on individual factors.

• Maintaining scalp health through recommended care can support the process.

A non-surgical scalp treatment in progress at Gro Clinics

Final Results Phase

6–18 months

• Hair typically continues to thicken and gain texture over time.

• Visible changes may occur for some people around the 6-month mark.

• Final outcomes depend on factors like genetics, age, lifestyle and adherence to aftercare.

• Ongoing follow-up and consistent haircare may help support long-term results.

Our Response Times

We're committed to fast responses to all enquiries.

Three simple ways to connect with our team and discuss natural-looking hair growth:

Book instantly online

Use our live calendar to choose a time for your discovery call that works for you.

Send us an enquiry

Complete our online form and our team will get back to you promptly.

During business hours, a hair growth advisor will contact you by text within 5 minutes to schedule your call for that day.

Outside business hours, we’ll send you a text within 5 minutes with access to our next available call times for the following working day.

Call our team directly

Give us a call, and we’ll answer any questions we can or arrange a dedicated time to discuss your needs in more detail.

1300787563

What Happens on the Day of Your Procedure

Every Gro hair clinic follows the same personalised care. We've built a dedicated team around our doctors to take care of the details, so that our doctors can focus fully on your hair transplant procedure.

Preparation & Consultation
  • Your clinical team will check your vitals and hair health and give you your gown to change into.
  • We thoroughly wash your head and sanitise the scalp ready for the doctor.
  • Your hair transplant doctor will re-review your personalised treatment plan and outline the expectations.
  • They'll then map out the hairline that best suits your natural growth pattern and facial features.
  • Your hair may be trimmed or shaved in the donor and recipient areas before we begin the procedure.
The Extraction
  • The procedure is minimally invasive, with pain management options available. We may administer local anaesthetic to the donor area.
  • The doctor will perform the extraction, using a microscopic punch tool to carefully remove individual hair follicles one-by-one.
Implantation
  • We may administer local anaesthesia to the donor area. Our PFP method is designed to minimise visible scarring.
  • The doctor uses a specialised tool to implant the extracted follicles directly into the treatment area, to align with the natural angle and direction of your existing hair.

    This process may take several hours, depending on the number of grafts required.
Post-Procedure & Recovery
  • The doctor reviews your newly placed hairline and the team places a light, protective dressing if needed.
  • You will receive detailed instructions and an aftercare plan.
PFP is Gro's internal method under the broader FUE category and may not lead to different clinical outcomes.
Results vary from person to person.

Recovery

Recovery, Shedding and Shock Loss

Our customer care continues long after the day of the procedure. Our doctors provide post procedure support with consistent follow-ups to monitor results and symptoms for 18-months post procedure.

The Gro hair transplant method is designed to minimise visible scarring and improve hair density and coverage with gradual improvement over time. However, as the natural hair growth cycle is disrupted during extraction and implantation, experiences during the recovery period may vary.

This temporary shedding phase is called shock loss. It happens to around 60 to 80% of people, usually in the first two to eight weeks after a hair transplant. The follicles remain healthy, and new hair growth may begin around three to four months.

Dr Adam ChoAHPRA No. MED0001200342 - Medical Director

The recovery period may last between 1-6 months, depending on individual factors. During this period, temporary shedding, known as hair transplant shock loss, may occur.

It's a completely normal physiological and stress-induced response that causes the follicles to prematurely enter the resting phase of the growth cycle. The visible hair falls out whilst the root remains intact, and the hair typically returns to a healthy growth cycle.

It may be called shock loss, but with the right guidance and support, your recovery journey won’t come as a shock with our ongoing care.

If you do experience any unusual symptoms, you can contact your clinical team immediately.

Results from Gro Clinics Gold Coast

Before and After - Realistic Results

We pride ourselves on a personalised model of care, with the aim of supporting natural-looking density, angle and direction.

Individual results vary. Photographs are of actual Gro patients, published with written consent, unedited beyond crop.

All before and after images displayed below are from consenting Australian clients, showing varying timelines.

The below unretouched photos are of Gro Clinics patients who have given written consent.

Before
After · 12 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

11500 Hairs | 4500 Grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Age 26
  • Receding
  • Balding
  • Hair Transplant
  • 12 months
Before
After · 10 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

4806 Hairs | 1511 Grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Age 41
  • Receding
  • Hair Transplant
  • 10 months
Before
After · 6 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

4358 Hairs | 1379 Grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Age 25
  • Receding
  • Hair Transplant
  • 6 months
Before
After · 6 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

4,358 Hairs | 1,379 Grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Age 25
  • Receding
  • Hair Transplant
  • 6 months
Before
After · 6 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

6454 Hairs | 2197 Grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Age 32
  • Receding
  • 6 months
Before
After · 6 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

10085 Hairs | 3595 Grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Age 45
  • Receding
  • Thinning
  • Hair Transplant
  • 6 months
Before
After · 10 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

3910 Hairs | 1692 Grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Age 48
  • Receding
  • Thinning
  • Balding
  • Hair Transplant
  • 10 months
Before
After · 6 months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

12,481 hairs | 5,644 grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Receding
  • Thinning
  • Hair Transplant
  • 6 months
Before
After · 12 Months
Details
Performed by Dr David Ballantyne

Medical Practitioner, AHPRA No. MED0001212633

At Gro Clinics Gold Coast

8,406 hairs | 3,133 grafts

Individual results vary. Photographs are of an actual Gro patient, published with consent, unedited beyond crop

  • Thinning
  • Hair Transplant
  • 12 Months
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Before
After

Individual results vary. Photographs are of actual Gro patients, published with consent.

Your investment

What a Hair Transplant Costs in Gold Coast

Most procedures fall between $12,000 and $17,000, and two plans in that range can still sit thousands apart, depending on the areas treated, the number of grafts, and your personalised plan.

What we will commit to.

You get an exact figure before you decide anything, in writing, everything included. Nothing appears later that wasn't in that number. Same price, same inclusions, same standard at all our clinics. Weekly payment plans are available.

And if a procedure isn't the right move for you yet, the conversation ends there, not with a quote.

What your investment covers

  • A planning conversation with your Hair Growth Advisor
  • Clinical assessment and hairline design with your treating doctor
  • The full FUE procedure, performed personally by your treating doctor
  • Data-driven graft mapping for density and placement
  • Take-home aftercare package
  • Medical haircare where clinically appropriate
  • Free follow-up for up to 18 months
  • A dedicated out-of-hours contact
  • Hypothermosol follicle preservation

Want to understand what your individual plan may involve?

Discuss your options and approximate costs

Payment Plans

We understand cost matters, here's how we can help.

Hair restoration procedures vary in cost depending on individual needs and clinical recommendations. Gro Clinics offers flexible payment options for eligible patients, with all treatments subject to medical assessment and approval.

Finance with HandyPay

We've partnered with award-winning finance provider Handypay, so that you can access a simple, affordable payment plan and get your treatment started today.

To be eligible for a Handypay payment plan you must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
  • Have no outstanding or unpaid defaults
  • Have no history of bankruptcy, nor be party to court judgment
  • Not be in hardship with a different financial provider
  • Have a regular income via active employment, whether employed or self-employed
  • Meet Handypay's credit eligibility criteria

Get started with HandyPay: https://groclinics.com.au/pages/gro-x-handypay

Finance with Humm

We've partnered with Humm to offer payment plans. These may allow you to spread out the cost of hair transplant procedures over time.

Approval is subject to Humm's terms, fees, and conditions. Speak with a consultant to learn what's available and how to apply.

Finance with TLC

Gro Clinics works with TLC to offer flexible payment terms. Our internal team can assist you in exploring up to 9 available funding lines.

Eligibility criteria apply. Lending is subject to third-party approval. Your consultant can walk you through available options and help you apply.

Finance options are provided through third-party lenders. Eligibility criteria and approval apply. Payment plans are not a recommendation or endorsement and do not imply treatment suitability or guaranteed outcomes. All treatments are subject to medical assessment.

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Local Vs Overseas

Choosing Local Care Over Travelling Overseas

Medical tourism can appear attractive at first, with lower upfront costs and package deals, but the full experience usually involves more than just the procedure.

A local clinic in Brisbane operates under strict Australian healthcare standards and provides the benefits of accessible, ongoing support throughout your hair restoration experience. Having your team nearby, in your own country, means that we can support you, arrange easy follow-ups and are accessible for your questions whenever you need us.

Doctor Perspective:

Now, for me, a hair transplant isn't a one-off event. It's two years surrounding it. You're not going to get that overseas.

You'll be seen on one day, sent back to Australia and be forgotten about. I've seen enough people who have travelled overseas and come back, the hair transplant hasn't gone as expected, and they can be very difficult to treat afterwards, because their donor, the area that we need to take hair from, has been brought to the point that repairing is difficult to impossible.

Dr David BallantyneMedical Practitioner - AHPRA No. MED0001212633

When you travel overseas for your transplant, you will also have to consider hidden costs and logistics.

Flights from Australia to Thailand or Turkey can cost around $1,500, and then you will need to add accommodations, insurance, transfers, visas and time from work. A hair transplant is a long-term decision, and must be carefully planned.

Choosing local care gives you time for detailed consultations, more personalised treatment planning, and more accessible, continued support as your results develop.

Why Choose Gro Clinics Gold Coast

Central Gold Coast Location

We are located in Southport, just a short drive from the heart of the Gold Coast, easily accessible by car or public transport.

15,000+ Clients Treated

Gro’s experienced team has over a decade of results from across the country. We use our depth of experience to inform all of our procedures.

Refined FUE Technique

Over the past 10+ years, we have refined our approach to single-follicle extraction to deliver natural density and reduce visible scarring at the donor site.

Doctor Hairline Design

Our doctors personally plan and perform every procedure at our Gold Coast branch; we don’t delegate to a technician.

Natural Hairline Design

We map every procedure to your personal facial structure, as well as your age and growth pattern. We strive to give you a natural hairline that works with your growth pattern.

Flexible Payment Plans

Structured payment options so cost doesn't stand between you and the result you want. Discussed during your consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our doctors answer the questions we frequently get asked:

REAL CLINICS. REAL DOCTORS. NEAR YOU.

The Gold Coast Clinic

Along Marine Parade, next to the Pivotal Point and the Hotel Pacific.

Level 2/ 50 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215

Address
50 Marine Parade, Level 2 Southport QLD 4215
Phone
(07) 5625 3399
NEAREST STATION

The nearest station is Scarborough Street, around 11 minutes walk to our Gold Coast branch. We recommend turning right and walking down Nerang St until you reach Marine Parade. We’re in the tall building next to the Galaxy Seafood and Mediterranean restaurant.

PARKING

You can easily find the nearest parking in the Australia Fair Shopping Centre’s north car park.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Enter the building and take the lift to level 2.

WHO GREETS YOU

A hair growth advisor will greet you at our Gold Coast reception and guide you through what to expect in your consultation or meeting with the doctor on the day of your procedure.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers are general in nature and don't replace medical advice. Outcomes vary.

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Ready to explore your options?

If you're considering hair restoration, you can book a 15-minute phone call with a trained Gro Clinics consultant.

We'll walk you through the process, answer general questions, and explain next steps if you're interested in an in-clinic assessment. This call is for general information only and not a medical consultation.

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Individual results may vary. A consultation is required to determine suitability.

Results referenced from clinical studies are population-level findings and do not necessarily reflect outcomes other patients may experience.

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