Bundall, Gold Coast
Gold Coast Hair Transplant is located right here in Bundall — at 86 Ashmore Rd, in the heart of the Gold Coast’s professional precinct. If you live or work in Bundall, our private hair transplant clinic is not a drive across town or a flight to another city. It is your local clinic, staffed by AHPRA-registered doctors who personally perform every procedure.
Choosing to address hair loss is a significant decision, and where you have that treatment matters. A clinic in your own suburb means shorter travel for consultations, easy access on procedure day, and straightforward follow-up visits during the twelve to eighteen months it takes for your final result to develop. This page explains who we are, what we offer and why Bundall residents and workers are in the ideal position to take the next step.
Your clinic, your suburb
There is a practical advantage to having a hair transplant clinic in your own suburb that goes beyond simple convenience. A hair transplant is not a single appointment — it is a process that unfolds over more than a year. It begins with a thorough face-to-face consultation, continues through a procedure day that typically lasts six to eight hours, and extends into a recovery period that includes multiple follow-up visits as your transplanted hair sheds, regrows and gradually matures into its final form.
When your clinic is a few minutes from your home or workplace rather than an hour or more away, every one of those touchpoints becomes easier to manage. You can schedule a consultation during a lunch break. You can arrive at the clinic on procedure day without the stress of a long drive or an early start. And when you have a question about your recovery at week three or month four, popping in for a quick check is a matter of walking down the road rather than blocking out half a day.
That accessibility also means your doctor can monitor your progress more closely. Hair transplant results develop gradually, and having your surgeon nearby ensures that adjustments to your aftercare routine, reassurance about the normal shedding phase, or advice on when to introduce certain activities can be provided face to face rather than over a phone call or video link.
How FUE hair transplantation works
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the technique we use exclusively at our Bundall clinic. It is a refined, minimally invasive approach to hair restoration that avoids the linear incision and strip scar associated with older transplant methods.
The principle behind FUE is straightforward. Hair follicles at the back and sides of the scalp are genetically programmed to resist the hormonal process that causes pattern hair loss. FUE involves extracting these resistant follicles individually — one by one, through a tiny circular punch instrument — and transplanting them into areas where hair has thinned or receded. Because each follicle is removed individually, the extraction sites heal as tiny dots that become virtually invisible within days, even with short hair.
What makes the difference between a natural-looking result and an obvious one is the precision of the placement. Each transplanted follicle must be inserted at the correct angle, direction and depth to match the way your existing hair naturally grows. This is meticulous, detail-oriented work that requires both technical skill and an aesthetic understanding of how hair sits on the scalp. At our clinic, that work is performed entirely by your doctor — not delegated to technicians or assistants.
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia. You remain awake and comfortable throughout, and most patients tell us the experience was far less uncomfortable than they had anticipated. A typical session runs between six and eight hours depending on the number of grafts, with breaks built in as needed.
Doctor-led from start to finish
One of the most important questions you can ask any hair transplant clinic is: who actually performs the procedure? In many clinics — in Australia and particularly overseas — a doctor may design the hairline and then leave the room while a team of technicians carries out the extraction and implantation. You may not meet the person who performs the majority of the surgical work until procedure day, if at all.
At Gold Coast Hair Transplant, our approach is different. Dr Alexander Brooks and Dr Ranadi Vincent are both AHPRA-registered medical practitioners who personally perform every extraction and every graft placement. Your doctor is not supervising from another room or reviewing the work after the fact — they are the ones holding the instruments, making the clinical decisions and placing each follicle with their own hands throughout the entire procedure.
Dr Brooks holds qualifications including MD, B.Med.Sci, DCH, FRACGP and FACNEM, and is an Associate Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He trained in FUE technique under Professor Akaki Tsilosani, one of the world’s leading hair transplant surgeons, and has personally undergone an FUE procedure himself — giving him a patient’s perspective that few doctors can offer. Dr Vincent (MD, B.Med.Sci) personally performs FUE procedures including both extraction and placement.
TrichoLAB — data-driven treatment planning
Before any procedure is recommended, we need to understand your hair loss in detail. Many clinics assess donor density and graft requirements by eye — an experienced estimate, but an estimate nonetheless. We take a more precise approach using TrichoLAB, a diagnostic imaging platform that provides objective, measurable data about your scalp.
TrichoLAB produces high-resolution analysis of your donor area, measuring follicle density, hair shaft calibre, the ratio of single to multi-hair follicular units and other metrics that directly affect how many grafts are available and how they should be distributed. This data allows your doctor to build a treatment plan that is grounded in measurement rather than guesswork — reducing the risk of over-harvesting from the donor area and ensuring that the graft count proposed for your recipient area is realistic and achievable.
We are one of only a small number of Australian clinics using TrichoLAB technology. For patients, the practical benefit is a treatment plan you can trust: one that accounts for your current hair loss, your likely future progression and the finite supply of donor hair available to work with.
Not everyone needs surgery
A hair transplant is one option for managing hair loss, but it is not the only one — and it is not always the most appropriate one. Part of our responsibility as a medical clinic is to tell you when a less invasive approach might serve you better, and to provide those alternatives when they are the right fit.
Non-surgical treatments we offer include medical management with prescription medications that work to slow or stabilise the hormonal processes behind pattern hair loss. For patients in the earlier stages of thinning, medical management alone may be enough to maintain existing hair and delay or avoid the need for surgery altogether.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is another non-surgical option available at our Bundall clinic. PRP uses a concentrated preparation derived from your own blood, injected into the scalp to support follicle health and encourage stronger growth. It can be used as a standalone treatment or alongside a hair transplant to support graft survival and the health of your native hair.
We also see female patients whose hair loss pattern and underlying causes are often different from male pattern hair loss. The assessment process is the same — thorough, objective and honest — but the treatment approach is tailored to the specific type of hair loss involved.
Finding us in Bundall
Our clinic at 86 Ashmore Rd sits within the Bundall business precinct — the professional and commercial heart of the Gold Coast. If you work in the area, you may already pass our door on your daily commute. For residents of Bundall’s leafy streets east of Ashmore Rd or the apartment complexes along Bundall Rd, the clinic is within easy walking or cycling distance.
The location is central to the broader Gold Coast as well. We are a short drive from Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach to the east, Southport to the north, and Robina and Nerang to the south-west. HOTA (Home of the Arts) is nearby on the Bundall waterfront, and Chevron Island is just across the bridge. The Pacific Motorway is accessible via Bundall Rd, making the clinic easy to reach from Brisbane, the northern Gold Coast or the hinterland.
We have private on-site parking at no charge, so there is no need to hunt for a meter or pay for a car park. The clinic entrance is clearly visible from Ashmore Rd, and our team will greet you when you arrive.
Recovery when your clinic is around the corner
The days and weeks after an FUE procedure are when having a local clinic pays the biggest dividend. Most patients return the morning after their procedure for a first review, and we schedule further check-ins at intervals tailored to your individual recovery.
In the first week, you can expect some mild swelling and redness in the treated areas, along with tiny scabs at each graft site. These resolve within seven to fourteen days. Most patients return to desk-based work within three to five days, and light exercise can usually resume after about two weeks. Our Recovery Guide provides a detailed timeline of what to expect at each stage.
The transplanted hairs will shed within the first few weeks — a completely normal part of the process that can be unsettling if you are not prepared for it. New growth typically begins around month three, with noticeable improvement from month six onward. The full result continues to develop for twelve to eighteen months as the transplanted hair thickens and matures. You can read more about this timeline on our Results page.
When your clinic is in Bundall and you live or work here too, dropping in with a question or concern is as easy as any other errand. That peace of mind — knowing your doctor is nearby and accessible — makes a real difference during recovery.
Your consultation
Every treatment journey at our clinic begins with a thorough, face-to-face consultation. This is a medical assessment, not a sales pitch. Your doctor will examine your scalp, assess the quality and density of your donor hair, discuss your goals and expectations, and use TrichoLAB imaging to build an objective picture of your hair loss and what can realistically be achieved.
If a transplant is appropriate, you will receive a detailed treatment plan including the estimated graft count, the areas to be treated, the expected recovery timeline and a clear breakdown of costs. If a transplant is not the right option for your situation — whether because your hair loss is still progressing, your donor supply is limited, or a non-surgical approach would serve you better — your doctor will tell you directly. You can learn more about the full process on our Your Journey page, and see our transparent approach to pricing.
Questions Bundall patients commonly ask
Where exactly in Bundall is your clinic?
We are located at 86 Ashmore Rd, Bundall QLD 4217. The clinic sits within the Bundall business precinct, close to the intersection of Ashmore Rd and Bundall Rd. We have private on-site parking available at no charge.
Do I need a referral to book a consultation?
No referral is needed. You can book a consultation directly by calling 0493 588 013 or through our online booking form. Your consultation is a face-to-face medical assessment with one of our AHPRA-registered doctors.
Who performs the hair transplant procedure?
Our AHPRA-registered doctors — Dr Alexander Brooks and Dr Ranadi Vincent — personally perform every extraction and every graft placement. The clinical team assists with preparation and patient care, but the surgical elements remain in the hands of a registered medical practitioner throughout the entire procedure.
How long does an FUE hair transplant take?
A typical FUE procedure takes between six and eight hours, depending on the number of grafts being transplanted. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and most patients find it considerably more comfortable than they expected. You are awake throughout and can take breaks as needed.
Is parking available at the clinic?
Yes, we have private on-site parking available at no charge. The clinic entrance and parking area are easily accessible from Ashmore Rd, and there is no need to search for street parking or pay for a meter.
Hair transplant services across the Gold Coast
Our Bundall clinic welcomes patients from across the Gold Coast and South-East Queensland. Whether you are nearby or further afield, we are easy to reach with private on-site parking and flexible appointment times.
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Ready to explore your options?
Our clinic is right here in Bundall at 86 Ashmore Rd. Book a consultation to discuss your hair loss concerns with one of our AHPRA-registered doctors, or call us to ask a question before you visit.