The Knudsen Clinic

Auckland, New Zealand ARTAS, FUE, FUT

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About the Clinic

The Knudsen Clinic is a well-established hair loss surgery clinic in Australia, founded in 1984 by Dr. Russell Knudsen, a pioneer in modern hair transplant procedures. With over 38 years of experience, the clinic has successfully completed more than 10,000 hair loss surgeries for both men and women. The Knudsen Clinic focuses on providing treatments that are effective, undetectable, and affordable, all based on scientific evidence. They offer a unique guarantee of at least 90% of grafted hairs growing, or they provide a free replacement.

The clinic specializes in various hair restoration techniques, including those for hairline lowering, hair loss due to scarring, alopecia, and eyebrow reconstruction. They also maintain a strong educational presence, with their doctors frequently discussing hair loss issues and treatments on a popular YouTube channel, aiming to answer common patient questions through their extensive video library. The Knudsen Clinic has multiple locations across Australia, including Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and Melbourne, as well as in Auckland, New Zealand.

Patient feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction with the results and the care received at The Knudsen Clinic. Many patients describe their experience as wonderful, highlighting the excellent staff and Dr. Knudsen's expertise and skill in his field. Testimonials often mention feeling at ease and well-cared for, with Dr. Knudsen being praised for his honesty, professionalism, and attentiveness to patient questions, even long after the procedure. Patients have reported significant improvements, feeling like "a new person" and expressing confidence in their appearance following treatment.

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Dr. Russell Knudsen

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Dr. Russell Knudsen is a highly experienced hair transplant surgeon who began practicing full-time in 1984 and has performed over 10,000 procedures. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) from the University of New South Wales and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, an exam-based certification in the field. Dr. Knudsen has held leadership positions, including Past President of both the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (ACCSM). His significant contributions to hair restoration have been recognized with prestigious awards such as The Manfred Lucas Award from the ISHRS in 2014 and the Golden Follicle Award in 2000. Additionally, he is a published author of scientific articles and two textbooks on hair transplantation, and he lectures internationally on the subject. Dr. Knudsen was also the first doctor in Australia to offer the ARTAS hair surgery robot.

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.
ARTAS
ARTAS is a robotic hair transplant system that automates the FUE process using advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to identify, select, and extract individual hair follicles with precision. The robot works under the surgeon's guidance to harvest grafts more consistently than manual extraction, potentially reducing human error and procedure time. ARTAS can offer enhanced accuracy and less fatigue-related variability, and is only available at select clinics with this specialized technology.

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