Dr Joshua Chong graduated with an MBBS (Honours) from Monash University and practises at Terra Medical Clinic, which focuses on hair restoration. He is a full member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
His stated areas of focus include follicular unit excision (FUE), regenerative therapies for hair loss, cosmetic hairline lowering, and the broader management of hair loss.
Dr Chong is a medical doctor with a focused hair-restoration practice rather than a registered dermatology or surgical specialist.
Clinical focus
FUE hair transplant.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS (Hons) (Monash); Full Member, ISHRS; Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Terra Medical Clinic (see our clinic listing) — Scotts Road (Pacific Plaza)
Getting to the clinic
Dr Joshua Chong practises at Terra Medical Clinic at Pacific Plaza on Scotts Road, just off Orchard Road. The nearest station is Orchard MRT (NS22/TE14), a short walk away via Scotts Road; Newton MRT (NS21/DT11) is also within reach from the northern end of Scotts Road. Many bus services run along Orchard Road and Scotts Road, and the Orchard shopping belt is well served by taxi stands and ride-hailing pick-up points. Taxis can drop off at Pacific Plaza directly. The building has a paid carpark, and there are several other paid carparks in the surrounding Orchard and Scotts Road developments; as with most of the Orchard area, parking can be tight at weekends, so public transport is often the easier option. If you are attending for a procedure rather than a consultation, it is sensible to plan how you will travel home afterwards.
What FUE hair transplant covers
Follicular unit excision (FUE) is a hair restoration technique in which individual follicular units are extracted one by one from a donor region, typically the back and sides of the scalp, and transplanted into thinning or balding areas. Because grafts are taken individually rather than as a strip, FUE leaves small dot-like marks rather than a linear scar, which suits patients who prefer to keep their hair short. It is used for male and female pattern hair loss, receding or uneven hairlines, thinning crowns, and for restoring eyebrows, beard or areas affected by scarring. Dr Chong’s stated focus also includes regenerative therapies for hair loss and cosmetic hairline lowering, which can be used on their own or to complement surgery. Transplantation moves a person’s own hair from one area to another; it does not increase the total amount of hair, so the donor supply and the pattern of loss determine what coverage is achievable. Because pattern hair loss can continue over time in areas that were not transplanted, planning for the longer term, and sometimes combining surgery with non-surgical measures, is often part of the approach.
What to expect at a consultation
An initial appointment usually covers the history of the hair loss, family background, general health, medications and any prior treatments. The doctor examines the scalp, grades the pattern of loss and assesses donor density, often using magnified imaging. Together you can then discuss whether surgery is appropriate, an estimated graft count, hairline design, and whether non-surgical or regenerative treatments should be tried first or alongside. Expect a frank discussion of likely results, the time the procedure takes, recovery, and the growth timeline, which typically spans several months before meaningful change and around a year for fuller results. The conversation may also cover how the donor area will look and the aftercare needed in the first days. Asking to see representative before-and-after cases and to understand aftercare is sensible before deciding.
Booking, referrals and fees
Terra Medical Clinic is a private practice that you can usually contact directly without a referral. Hair restoration is an elective, cosmetic treatment, so it generally lies outside subsidised schemes; MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans do not usually cover cosmetic hair transplantation. Bring a medication list, notes on any earlier scalp treatments, and photos showing the progression of your hair loss. As fees vary with the number of grafts and the approach chosen, confirm the total cost, inclusions and any follow-up reviews with the clinic in advance.
Common questions
Does FUE leave a scar?
FUE leaves tiny, scattered marks at each extraction point rather than a single linear scar, which is why it is often chosen by those who like to wear their hair short. The donor area is assessed at consultation to judge how much can be safely harvested.
What are regenerative therapies for hair loss?
These are non-surgical treatments aimed at supporting existing follicles. They may be offered alone for early thinning or alongside transplantation, and suitability is discussed individually based on the cause and stage of loss.
How long until the new hair grows?
Transplanted hairs usually shed first, then regrow over several months, with fuller density developing across roughly a year. Patience through the early phase is normal and expected.
Hair loss assessment explained
Before any decision about surgery, it helps to understand how hair loss is assessed at a consultation focused on restoration, such as Dr Joshua Chong’s practice at Terra Medical Clinic. Pattern hair loss, the most common reason people seek treatment, follows recognisable stages, and grading where you sit on that progression matters because loss often continues over the years in areas that have not been transplanted. Donor assessment is equally important: because follicular unit excision moves your own hair from the back and sides of the scalp, the density and quality of that donor region set a ceiling on how many grafts can be safely harvested and therefore on the coverage achievable. This is why a frank conversation about realistic outcomes, rather than a fixed graft number, sits at the heart of a good consultation.
It is also worth understanding where regenerative and non-surgical measures fit. These are sometimes used to support existing hair in earlier thinning, or alongside surgery, rather than as a replacement for it. Planning for the longer term, and protecting the donor area for any future need, is often as important as the procedure itself.
More questions
Am I a suitable candidate for a hair transplant?
Suitability depends on the cause and stage of your hair loss and on your donor supply, which are assessed at consultation. Surgery moves existing hair rather than creating new hair, so a stable, sufficient donor region and a realistic plan for ongoing loss are important.
What does recovery involve?
You should expect a clear explanation of the early days after the procedure, including how the donor and recipient areas will look and the aftercare needed. Transplanted hairs commonly shed before regrowing, with meaningful change over several months and fuller results developing across roughly a year.
Will I need ongoing treatment?
Possibly. Because pattern hair loss can progress in untreated areas, some people combine surgery with non-surgical measures to help maintain their overall result. This is discussed individually based on the cause and stage of your loss.
Why is hair restoration not usually subsidised?
It is an elective, cosmetic treatment, so it generally lies outside subsidised schemes, and cosmetic hair transplantation is not usually covered by MediSave, MediShield Life or Integrated Shield Plans. Confirm the full cost and inclusions with the clinic in advance.
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