Trichomed is a hair transplant clinic in Berlin, Germany, led by Dr. Andreas Finner, a board-certified dermatologist and hair specialist. Dr. Finner has extensive experience, including training at leading university hair clinics in Canada and the USA, and is a fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. The clinic focuses on personalized care and utilizes advanced hair restoration techniques such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). Trichomed offers a comprehensive approach, from diagnosis and trichological consultations to tailored treatment plans, aiming to help individuals achieve natural-looking results and regain their confidence. They also provide treatments for beard, mustache, and eyebrow restoration.
The clinic employs minimally invasive techniques, including manual FUE and micro-incisions for implantation, with procedures performed under local anesthesia and typically lasting several hours. Patients can expect to see aesthetic results between 6 to 12 months post-procedure. Trichomed also offers additional services like PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and other hair stimulation procedures as part of a broader hair medicine and scalp care strategy. The clinic emphasizes that each treatment plan is adjusted to the individual's specific hair and scalp situation to ensure successful outcomes.
Reviews for Trichomed indicate a generally positive patient experience, with many commending Dr. Finner's expertise, competence, and professional approach. Patients appreciate the personalized consultations, thorough explanations, and the time he takes to address their concerns. Some reviews highlight successful hair regrowth and a significant boost in confidence following procedures. However, a few reviews mention less positive experiences, citing perceived disinterest from the doctor or a lack of detailed advice during consultations, with some feeling the experience was not worth the cost.
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.
Dr. Andreas M. Finner is a German board-certified dermatologist and a specialist in hair medicine and hair transplantation. He pursued his medical studies at the University of Lübeck, where his doctoral thesis focused on experimental hair damage and care. Dr. Finner further specialized with a fellowship in Hair Medicine and Hair Transplantation at the University of British Columbia in Canada and received training from hair experts in the USA. He is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and served as an editor for their journal, "Hair Transplant Forum International." Dr. Finner has been recognized as a TOP FOCUS Doctor for Hair Transplantation in Germany multiple times and actively participates in international conferences, sharing his expertise and staying current with the latest techniques.
