Instituto Capilar Marta Zollinger

Instituto Capilar Marta Zollinger is a specialized hair restoration and trichology center in Salvador, Brazil. Established in 2014, the clinic operates a surgical facility built specifically for hair restoration procedures. The medical team is led by Dr. Marta Zollinger, a plastic surgeon and Medical Director of the Instituto Capilar da Bahia.

Clinical Expertise and Accreditations

The clinic holds international and national certifications for its plastic surgery and medical tourism standards. These include accreditations from TEMOS and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). It is also affiliated with the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP).

Dr. Marta Zollinger completed fellowship training in Plastic Surgery and Hair Transplant at Clínica Planas in Barcelona. She is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and the Associação Brasileira de Cirurgia da Restauração Capilar.

Hair Restoration Specialties

The clinic offers a full pathway for treating hair loss. This includes diagnostic videotrichoscopy and scalp biopsies. Specialists treat androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and scarring alopecia. Three transplant techniques are available:

• FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction): Surgeons extract individual units using micropunches with circular micro-incisions around each follicle.
• FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation): This "strip" method removes a linear donor area. Specialists use 3D microscopes for precise unit dissection.
• Hybrid Technique: This approach combines FUE and FUT methods, enabling high-graft sessions for extensive restoration needs.

Procedures are performed under local anesthesia or monitored sedation. Surgeons conserve follicular units in Ringer lactate to maintain graft viability. Final growth results typically appear one year after surgery.

Advanced Scalp Therapies

The clinic combines surgical procedures with therapeutic scalp treatments. These non-surgical options help manage hair health and support recovery:

• Laser therapy (iGrow): Low-level light treatment to stimulate hair follicles.
• Argilotherapy: Scalp treatment using therapeutic clay.
• Medication Infusions: Direct application of medications into the scalp tissue.

Post-operative support includes a full year of clinical follow-up. Patients receive trimestral growth monitoring and prescriptions for antiseptic shampoos and vitamins.

Specialized Medical Equipment

The clinic uses specific technology to improve graft survival and surgical precision. For FUT procedures, dissection is conducted using 3D microscopes for enhanced visualization. FUE extractions use the Dr. Ugraft ZEUS system, which features an intelligent punch for efficient harvesting.

Services for International Patients

The clinic offers structured support for patients traveling from abroad or other cities. Specialists provide online consultations and virtual monitoring, so care continues after patients return home. The medical staff communicates in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Documentation and photographic follow-up are included to track hair growth progress remotely.