Dr MediSpa

Essex, UK FUE, FUT

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Checked against ISHRS, August 2026.

  • Dr. Munir Somji ISHRS · ishrs.org Current member

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About the Clinic

Dr MediSpa is a doctor-led clinic with a location in Loughton, Essex, alongside sites in Knightsbridge and Marylebone. Treatment areas include face, body, hair and scalp, and wellness, with a range covering anti-aging treatments, weight loss options, and skin rejuvenation. Treatment plans are individually tailored and clinically overseen, with regular review, and the clinic runs internal audits and a structured complaints process. Its clinicians also train other medical professionals, and aestheticians are trained through the DrMediSpa Academy.

Meet the Surgeon

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Checked against ISHRS, August 7, 2026.

Dr. Munir Somji

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Dr. Munir Somji is a globally recognized expert in aesthetic medicine and the founder and chief medical officer of DrMediSpa clinics. He earned his medical degree from UCL Medical School in 2005, graduating at the highest level of attainment. Dr. Somji has extensive experience in both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments, with a particular focus on hair restoration surgery, including FUE and FUT techniques. He is also known for pioneering minimally invasive procedures such as the Keyhole Facelift. Dr. Somji has been recognized as a leading doctor in his field, with his work highlighted by numerous awards, including being voted one of the top 100 cosmetic surgeons worldwide by RealSelf. He is an active member of several professional bodies, including the General Medical Council (GMC), the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), the Royal College of Surgeons, and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Dr. Somji also serves as a Key Opinion Leader for prominent aesthetic brands such as Galderma, InMode, and Alma Lasers, and he lectures internationally on his specialist techniques.

Procedures Offered

FUE
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique where individual hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area using a small circular punch tool. The harvested follicles are then carefully implanted into the balding or thinning areas of the scalp. This method leaves tiny, nearly invisible scars rather than a linear scar, resulting in faster healing and the ability to wear shorter hairstyles. Because of this, FUE is the most popular hair transplant technique today.
FUT
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), also known as the "strip method," involves surgically removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area, typically the back of the head. The strip is then carefully dissected under a microscope to separate individual hair follicles, which are implanted into the recipient areas. While this technique leaves a linear scar that requires longer hair to conceal, it allows surgeons to harvest a large number of high-quality grafts in a single session, making it cost-effective for patients needing extensive coverage.

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Hair transplant safety in the UK
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