Dr Ariffin (Fin) Ziaudeen received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and completed clinical rotations in Ireland and Singapore. He leads IDO Aesthetics, a Ministry of Health-certified clinic that is affiliated with DHI Global for direct hair implantation.
He is trained in both FUE and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) hair transplant techniques through the London Hair Restoration Academy, and also offers non-surgical aesthetic and scalp treatments.
Dr Ariffin is a medical doctor with a focused practice in hair transplantation and aesthetic medicine; he is not a registered dermatology specialist.
Clinical focus
DHI hair transplant.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MB BCh BAO (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland); trained in FUE and DHI hair transplant techniques.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: IDO Aesthetics — Robinson Road (Tanjong Pagar)
Getting to the clinic
Dr Ariffin practises at IDO Aesthetics on Robinson Road, in the Tanjong Pagar end of the Central Business District. The most convenient stations are Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) on the East-West Line and Telok Ayer MRT (DT18) on the Downtown Line, both within a short walk of the Robinson Road and Cecil Street stretch; Raffles Place MRT (EW14/NS26) is also within walking distance from the northern end of Robinson Road. Numerous city buses run along Robinson Road, Cecil Street and Shenton Way. Taxis and ride-hailing services can drop off directly at the building entrance, which is straightforward outside peak hours. As this is a private office building in the CBD, parking is in paid season or hourly carparks within the development and in neighbouring towers; spaces fill quickly on weekday mornings, so allow extra time or consider public transport. If you are coming in for a procedure rather than a consultation, it is worth checking with the clinic whether you should arrange to be collected afterwards.
What DHI hair transplant covers
Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) is a form of follicular unit excision in which individual grafts are harvested from a donor area, usually the back and sides of the scalp where hair is genetically resistant to thinning, and placed into the recipient area using a specialised implanter pen. The implanter allows the depth, angle and direction of each graft to be controlled at the moment of placement, which is relevant for restoring a natural hairline and for denser packing in smaller areas. Hair transplantation of this kind is most commonly used for male and female pattern hair loss, for restoring or refining a receding hairline, for filling in thinning crowns, and for eyebrow or beard restoration. It can also help camouflage scarring from previous surgery or injury. Dr Ariffin’s clinic also offers FUE alongside DHI, and non-surgical scalp and aesthetic treatments that may be combined with surgery as part of a longer-term plan. Transplantation redistributes existing hair rather than creating new follicles, so candidacy depends on having an adequate donor supply and realistic expectations about coverage. It is also worth understanding that ongoing pattern hair loss can continue in untreated areas, which is why a long-term plan often matters as much as the procedure itself.
What to expect at a consultation
A first visit usually begins with a discussion of how and when the hair loss started, family history, any medication or medical conditions, and previous treatments. The doctor will examine the scalp, assess the pattern and stage of loss, and evaluate donor density, sometimes with magnified imaging of the follicles. From this, an estimate of the number of grafts needed and the likely design of the hairline can be discussed. You will usually be told whether you are a suitable surgical candidate, whether non-surgical options might be appropriate first, and what results are realistic. Practical points such as the length of the procedure, what the day involves, the recovery period and the expected timeline for visible growth (typically several months, with fuller results over a year) are normally covered. The discussion may also touch on how the donor area will look afterwards and how to care for the scalp in the days following surgery. It is reasonable to ask to see before-and-after examples and to clarify post-procedure care before committing.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private clinic, IDO Aesthetics can usually be approached directly without a referral. Hair transplantation and aesthetic treatments are elective and cosmetic, so they generally fall outside subsidised care; MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans typically do not apply to purely cosmetic hair restoration. It helps to bring a list of any medications you take, details of past scalp treatments or procedures, and photographs showing how your hair loss has progressed. Because costs depend on the number of grafts and the technique used, confirm the full fee, what it includes and any review appointments directly with the clinic before committing.
Common questions
How is DHI different from standard FUE?
Both extract individual follicular units, but DHI uses an implanter pen to create the recipient site and place the graft in one step, giving fine control over angle and depth. Standard FUE often separates these into two steps. The clinic offers both and can advise which suits your case after examining your scalp and donor area.
Will the transplanted hair look natural?
Natural results depend on careful hairline design, matching the angle and direction of existing hair, and appropriate graft density. This is part of what is assessed and planned at consultation, and seeing the clinic’s own before-and-after cases can help set expectations.
When will I see results?
Transplanted hairs commonly shed in the first weeks before regrowing. Visible growth usually begins after a few months, with fuller coverage developing over roughly a year, so patience through the early phase is normal.
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