Palm Beach, Gold Coast
If you live in Palm Beach and you are considering a hair transplant, our clinic in Bundall is around twenty minutes up the coast. We offer doctor-led Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in a private, purpose-equipped facility at 86 Ashmore Rd — a short drive north that keeps you within easy reach of home throughout every stage of your treatment, from first consultation to final follow-up.
Palm Beach is one of the Gold Coast’s most loved coastal suburbs — a family-friendly stretch of coastline between Burleigh Heads and Currumbin, with Tallebudgera Creek curving quietly along its southern edge. It is the kind of place where people put down roots, and for many residents who notice their hair thinning over time, the decision to explore treatment options is a thoughtful, private one. This page explains what our clinic offers, how we approach hair restoration and why patients from across the southern Gold Coast choose to make the short trip to Bundall for their care.
Why Palm Beach locals trust our clinic
Choosing a hair transplant clinic is a significant decision, and it is worth understanding what sets one clinic apart from another before committing to a procedure. At Gold Coast Hair Transplant, the defining feature of our practice is straightforward: our doctors do the work.
Dr Alexander Brooks and Dr Ranadi Vincent are both AHPRA-registered medical practitioners. They personally perform every extraction and every graft placement during a hair transplant procedure. This is not a clinic where a doctor designs the hairline, steps away and hands the surgical work to a team of unregistered technicians. Your doctor remains present and active from the first follicle to the last, ensuring that the angle, direction and depth of every graft is controlled by a trained medical hand.
Before any treatment plan is developed, we use TrichoLAB — a diagnostic imaging platform that produces objective, high-resolution measurements of follicle density, hair calibre and scalp condition. This data-driven approach removes the guesswork that can undermine treatment planning. Rather than estimating how many grafts you need based on a visual glance, your doctor works from precise measurements to build a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual anatomy and hair loss pattern.
Twenty minutes from Palm Beach: Our Bundall clinic offers private on-site parking, a quiet clinical setting and doctor-led care — close enough that your follow-up appointments feel like a local errand, not a day trip.
The FUE hair transplant procedure
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the technique we use exclusively at our clinic. It is a modern method of hair transplantation that involves removing individual follicular units — naturally occurring groups of one to four hairs — from the donor area at the back and sides of the scalp, where hair is genetically resistant to the hormonal changes that drive pattern hair loss.
Each follicular unit is extracted through a tiny circular punch, typically less than a millimetre in diameter. There is no linear incision across the back of the head, no stitches and no strip scar. The extraction sites heal to become virtually undetectable, which is particularly important for patients who prefer to wear their hair short.
The harvested follicles are then placed into carefully prepared recipient sites in the thinning or balding areas. Your doctor controls the angle, direction and depth of each placement, working methodically to create a pattern of growth that matches your existing hair. The objective is a result that looks entirely natural — hair that grows, falls and moves the way it should.
FUE is performed under local anaesthesia, so you are awake and comfortable throughout. Most patients tell us the day is far more relaxed than they expected. Depending on the number of grafts being transplanted, a typical procedure runs between six and eight hours. You can listen to music, watch something on a tablet or simply rest during the session. We provide breaks for meals, and the clinical environment is designed with patient comfort in mind.
Starting with a thorough consultation
Every treatment journey at our clinic begins with a comprehensive, face-to-face consultation. This is a genuine medical assessment — not a sales pitch. Your doctor will examine your scalp, assess the quality and density of your donor hair, and discuss your concerns, goals and expectations in detail.
TrichoLAB imaging plays a central role in this assessment. The diagnostic platform captures high-resolution data about your scalp and hair, giving your doctor an objective foundation for treatment planning. You will see the data yourself and understand exactly what it means for your options.
If a hair transplant is appropriate for your situation, you will receive a detailed plan including the estimated number of grafts, the areas to be treated, the expected timeline for recovery and growth, and the cost of the procedure. If a transplant is not the right option — whether because your hair loss is still progressing, your donor supply is limited, or because a non-surgical approach would serve you better — your doctor will tell you directly. We would rather give you an honest assessment than recommend a procedure that is unlikely to meet your expectations.
You can read more about the full process, from initial inquiry through to long-term follow-up, on our Your Journey page.
Recovering near Palm Beach
One of the practical advantages of choosing a clinic close to home is that recovery happens in familiar surroundings. For Palm Beach residents, that means returning to one of the Gold Coast’s most calming environments — a place where the pace of life naturally encourages the kind of quiet, low-key recovery that is ideal after a hair transplant.
In the first few days after FUE, the main priorities are rest, gentle movement and keeping the treated area clean and protected. The suburb’s flat walking paths along Tallebudgera Creek and the Palm Beach Parklands are well suited to the gentle strolls that are encouraged from day two onward. The fresh coastal air and the rhythm of a walk beside the creek can make those early recovery days feel less clinical and more like taking a few quiet days to yourself.
Most patients return for a review at the clinic the morning after their procedure, and further check-ins are scheduled at intervals that work for your situation. The twenty-minute drive from Palm Beach keeps these appointments manageable without disrupting your routine more than necessary.
You can expect some mild swelling and redness in the treated areas during the first week, along with tiny scabs at the graft sites that 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 — this is entirely normal and expected. New growth typically begins around month three, with visible improvement from month six onward. The full result continues to develop over twelve to eighteen months as the transplanted hair thickens and matures. Our Results page explains the growth timeline in more detail.
Non-surgical options we offer
A hair transplant is one approach to managing hair loss, but it is not always the most appropriate one. Many patients benefit from non-surgical treatments, either as a standalone solution or as a complement to a transplant procedure.
Medical management with prescription medications can slow or stabilise pattern hair loss by addressing the hormonal mechanisms that cause follicle miniaturisation. For patients in the earlier stages of hair loss, medication alone may be sufficient to maintain their existing hair without surgery.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is another option we offer. PRP involves drawing a small sample of your own blood, concentrating the platelets and growth factors, and injecting the resulting preparation into the scalp. The aim is to stimulate the hair follicles and support healthier growth. PRP can be used on its own or alongside a hair transplant to support graft survival and the health of your existing native hair.
Your doctor will discuss all available options during your consultation, including whether a combined approach might give you the best outcome for your particular situation.
Women and hair loss
Hair loss is often thought of as a male concern, but it affects women at every stage of life. Hormonal shifts, genetics, medical conditions and other factors can all contribute to thinning hair in women, and the emotional impact can be just as significant — sometimes more so, given the social pressures around women’s appearance.
We welcome both men and women at our clinic. The assessment process is the same: a thorough examination, objective diagnostic imaging and an honest conversation about the most appropriate treatment options. For women, the pattern of hair loss is often different — diffuse thinning across the top of the scalp rather than a receding hairline — and the treatment approach is adapted accordingly. Our Women’s Hair Restoration page covers this topic in detail.
How to reach our clinic from Palm Beach
Our clinic at 86 Ashmore Rd, Bundall is straightforward to reach from Palm Beach. The most direct route is to head north along the Gold Coast Highway, passing through Currumbin, Palm Beach Currumbin (the suburb boundary), Miami and Mermaid Beach before turning inland toward Bundall. The drive is typically around twenty minutes in normal traffic conditions.
An alternative route takes the M1 motorway via Currumbin Valley and Reedy Creek. This can be slightly quicker during peak beach traffic on the highway, particularly on weekends and holidays. Exit the M1 at Bundall Road and follow it east to Ashmore Rd.
Public transport from Palm Beach involves catching a bus along the Gold Coast Highway to the Broadbeach South light rail station, then riding the G:link tram toward Broadwater Parklands. From there, the clinic is a short taxi or rideshare trip. However, most patients find driving the most practical option, and we have private on-site parking available at no charge.
For patients travelling from further south — Coolangatta, Tweed Heads or northern New South Wales — Palm Beach sits roughly at the halfway point between the border and our clinic, and the same Gold Coast Highway route applies. Whether you are a local Palm Beach resident or visiting the southern Gold Coast, the drive to Bundall is a comfortable one.
Questions Palm Beach residents commonly ask
How far is Palm Beach from your Bundall clinic?
Our Bundall clinic is approximately twenty minutes by car from Palm Beach. The most direct route follows the Gold Coast Highway north through Miami and Mermaid Beach. We are located at 86 Ashmore Rd, Bundall, with private on-site parking available at no charge.
Who performs the hair transplant procedure at your clinic?
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 of the procedure are carried out by a registered medical practitioner throughout.
What hair transplant technique do you use?
We use Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) exclusively. FUE removes individual follicular units from the donor area without a linear incision. There are no stitches, no strip scar and recovery is typically straightforward.
Is Palm Beach a good base for recovery after a hair transplant?
Palm Beach is an excellent base for recovery. The suburb offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with gentle walking paths along Tallebudgera Creek and the beachfront. The quiet coastal environment is well suited to the calm, low-key recovery recommended in the first week after a hair transplant, and the twenty-minute drive makes follow-up appointments straightforward.
Do you offer treatments other than hair transplant surgery?
Yes. We offer non-surgical options including medical management with prescription medications and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Not every patient needs a transplant, and our doctors will always recommend the approach that is most appropriate for your individual situation.
Hair transplant services across the Gold Coast
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Ready to explore your options?
Our Bundall clinic is just twenty minutes from Palm Beach. 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.