Since 1998 · Zagreb and Daruvar, Croatia
The Maletić Polyclinic Hair Center
The Hair Center in Zagreb and Daruvar brings together diagnostics, non-surgical therapies, regenerative procedures and surgical methods — hair transplantation — with numerous methods ranging from genetic testing and trichoscopic analysis to surgery. No method is universal; treatment plans are developed after examination and scalp analysis. The center is led by Ana Maletić, MD, PhD, an ABHRS Diplomate and the only ISHRS Fellow from Croatia.
1996
the start of training in hair transplantation, two years before the Polyclinic opened in 1998
1998
the polyclinic founded, two generations of one family
2008
education center for laser procedures
6
clinics in the world with this level of certification
4
transplant methods, FUE, DHI, Sapphire and STRIP
10
methods of hair diagnostics and treatment
1,000+ m²
of total polyclinic space in Zagreb and Daruvar, Croatia
The Hair Center at the Maletić Polyclinic
The people behind it
Who leads the Hair Center
The center is led by Ana Maletić, MD, PhD, a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. She dedicated herself to hair transplantation and treatment after professional training and her first encounter abroad with FUE transplantation, a procedure demanding great precision and perfectionism. In March 2026, she defended her doctoral dissertation on the relationship between hair transplantation and biopsychosocial factors of health.
The titles and memberships listed below each have different criteria, including verification of knowledge, experience and professional work. Next to each, we state what it means and the criteria it rests on.
| Title | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| ABHRS Diplomate | The only physician in Croatia with this title and one of approximately 260 worldwide who have passed the only internationally recognised hair transplantation examination according to ABHRS criteria. |
| FISHRS (Fellow ISHRS) | The only physician from Croatia in full ISHRS membership. FISHRS status is awarded to the most distinguished members who meet the specified criteria for professional experience, contribution to the field and activity within ISHRS. |
| Doctorate, 2026 | Her doctoral research examined the relationship between hair transplantation and quality of life and other biopsychosocial factors of health. |
| Her own implantation method | A method developed at the Polyclinic uses instruments with grooves shaped for controlled handling of follicular units during implantation. It was presented at the ISHRS world congress. |
| CEO, Head of the Hair Center | The second generation of the family that has run the Maletić Polyclinic since 1998, continuing the family’s work and the development of the Hair Center. |
Why trust us
Experience, methods and international professional recognition
The Hair Center at Polyclinic Maletić combines longstanding experience in hair transplantation, multiple diagnostic and therapeutic methods, and internationally recognised professional qualifications. It is led by Ana Maletić, MD, PhD, an ABHRS Diplomate and FISHRS, and the only full ISHRS member from Croatia. She holds a doctorate in the field of hair transplantation. This combination of international qualifications and memberships places the Hair Center among only six clinics worldwide with a comparable level of professional recognition.
Experience that began before the first transplant
Hair transplant education began in 1996, two years before the Polyclinic opened, when Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, gained his first knowledge from American experts in the field of hair transplantation. The first hair transplant was performed in 1998, and procedures have continued without interruption since, with results and the clinic’s own working methods presented at international professional congresses.
All four methods and an individual choice of technique
We perform four hair transplantation methods: FUE, DHI, Sapphire and STRIP. When indicated, they can be combined in one procedure. Having several techniques available allows us to select the best one for each patient according to the pattern of hair loss, donor region condition and long-term plan.
Diagnostics and therapy within one center
The Center offers genetic testing, TrichoLAB analysis, scalp biopsy, non-surgical therapies, regenerative procedures and transplantation. Bringing diagnostics and multiple treatment options together makes it easier to build a plan around your findings and goals.
Premises and the conditions procedures are performed in
The polyclinics in Zagreb and Daruvar together cover more than 1,000 square meters. They have a total of four operating rooms, equipped with ventilation and air-control systems. Controlled operating conditions are one of the factors in performing procedures safely, alongside proper handling and storage of follicular units.
International professional titles and memberships
ABHRS Diplomate and FISHRS are among the key international professional credentials in the field of hair transplantation
Among six clinics in the world
with this combination of international titles and memberships in the field of hair transplantation
ABHRS Diplomate
Ana Maletić, MD, PhD, is the only physician in Croatia with this title, one of 260 physicians worldwide
The only ISHRS Fellow from Croatia
FISHRS, the most distinguished membership level in the international hair transplantation society
The only clinic in Croatia using all four transplant methods
FUE, DHI, Sapphire and STRIP; we select the method individually for each patient
Since 1996
the start of training in hair transplantation, two years before the Polyclinic opened in 1998
Diagnostics and therapy within one center
from genetic testing and TrichoLAB analysis to transplantation, with a plan adjusted to your findings
Indication assessed before any therapy
examination assesses the expected benefit, limitations and treatment options
Honesty first
No method is universal
No single method suits every cause and stage of hair loss. Transplantation is not automatically the choice for everyone who notices thinning.
Scalps differ from person to person, and so do the cause of hair loss, the stage the loss has reached, the density and quality of the donor area and the number of follicular units available. The treatment plan is made after an examination, a diagnostic assessment and a conversation about your goals.
Examination most often reveals one of these two situations, or a combination of them:
1 · Follicles are present but weakened. The aim is to preserve existing hair and support active follicle function with appropriate therapies.
2 · Some areas no longer have active follicles, so neither injectable therapy nor a topical preparation can restore lost hair. Transplantation is indicated in this case.
After examination, the plan may include one therapy, a combination of methods, monitoring or transplantation, depending on the diagnosis, stage of hair loss and donor region condition. When transplantation is not currently indicated, the plan may focus on preserving existing hair, treating the underlying cause or monitoring with reassessment if the condition changes.
“If we judge that a patient does not actually need a certain procedure, we will say so openly.” — Ana Maletić, MD, PhD, interview for Gloria, April 2026
Methods
The Hair Center’s methods
The first step: diagnostics
The examination and the diagnostic findings are the basis for choosing the right method.
Genetic Test for Hair Loss
An analysis of an oral mucosa swab assesses genetic variants linked to the likelihood of response to individual therapies. It does not treat hair loss itself, but provides additional data that can help in choosing a therapy.
Trichoscopic Scalp Analysis (TrichoLAB)
It measures hair count, thickness, density and the number of hairs per follicular unit, separately by region. It serves as an initial assessment and, later, as objective follow-up of any changes.
While the follicles are still active: non-surgical therapies
These methods are used on weakened but still active follicles and existing, thinning hair. None of them creates new follicles.
PRP Hair Treatment
Platelet-rich plasma is separated from your own blood and applied to the scalp. The therapeutic preparation is obtained from your own blood, so the treatment includes a blood draw.
Scalp Mesotherapy
An individually selected preparation is applied to the superficial layers of the scalp skin. The composition and protocol are adjusted to the scalp findings and the goal of the therapy.
Polynucleotides for the Scalp
Purified DNA fragments are applied for their possible influence on renewal processes, inflammation and local conditions in the tissue. A pre-prepared, purified preparation that requires no blood draw.
Scalp Filler
A preparation with hyaluronic acid and peptides is applied to the scalp to support the existing follicles. Despite the name, it is not applied to add volume the way a dermal filler is.
Laser Hair Growth Treatment
A medical, non-ablative Er:YAG laser is applied following a protocol of six treatments. The only method in this group without needles and with no downtime.
A regenerative procedure
A regenerative surgical approach, under local anesthesia and in an operating room.
When no active follicles remain: surgical restoration of hair
In areas without active follicles, injectable therapies cannot restore lost hair. Your own follicles are transplanted from the donor area.
Hair Transplant
The FUE, DHI, Sapphire and STRIP methods are available, with an examination and scalp analysis before the procedure plan is made. A surgical procedure that moves your own follicles into areas without active follicles.
Eyebrow Transplant
Hairs are selected according to the thickness, texture and other properties of your existing eyebrows. Angle, direction, arrangement and choice of follicular units matter for a natural result.
Beard & Moustache Transplant
The shape of the beard is marked and agreed with the patient before the procedure begins. The density and quality of the donor area determine the possible extent of the procedure.
The prices of all methods are also listed in the price list. The final plan and the estimate of the total cost are determined after the examination, taking into account the diagnosis, the findings, the goal of treatment and the capacity of the donor area.
Honest advice
How to choose a hair center
Hair transplantation is widely offered today. Below are criteria you can use to assess any institution, including ours.
1 · Ask how many procedures the physician has performed
Years in practice alone do not say enough, because experience in this field is built on the number of procedures performed, the types of cases and continuous work with patients. The number and type of transplants a physician has personally performed are more concrete indicators of experience than the year they started working.
2 · A follicular unit is not a hair
One follicular unit contains an average of 2.5 hairs. A number quoted in an offer means very different things depending on whether it refers to follicular units or individual hairs. Follicular units are the more relevant measure.
3 · Ask for a clearly documented count of extracted follicular units
After extraction, follicular units are arranged on trays with a known number of spaces, allowing the total count to be checked. Their quality and preservation during extraction are also assessed, including damage or transection. Ask to see your follicles after they have been extracted from the donor region.
4 · Check who performs the key parts of the procedure
Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure and should be performed by a doctor, preferably a surgeon. It is therefore important to know in advance who performs the procedure, who is medically responsible and who makes the key decisions during it.
5 · Check the conditions the procedure is performed in
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure and requires conditions suited to one: an operating room, equipment for monitoring the patient’s condition, sterile conditions and optical instruments for precise work with follicular units.
6 · Check how the technique is chosen
FUE does not suit every patient. The technique is chosen according to your hair loss pattern, donor region quality and long-term plan, rather than how well known it is. A doctor experienced in different techniques can adapt the plan to each individual patient.
7 · Check whether the results are truly theirs
Look at the before-and-after photographs and ask whether the patients shown are really that physician’s patients. It matters to know who stands behind the results you are being shown.
8 · Check the physician’s memberships and professional qualifications
Attending a congress is not the same as membership. You can verify ISHRS membership in the official ISHRS directory, Find a Doctor, alongside other information about the doctor’s education, experience and results.
How to compare a price and what the offer includes
A large difference in price can reflect differences in conditions, the team’s experience, the scope of the service and how quality is controlled. Excellent centers exist all over the world, so the question is not which country the procedure is performed in, but who performs it, under what conditions, and what is included in the quoted price.
Price should not be the only criterion when choosing a hair transplantation clinic. With surgery, it is important to know who performs it, the doctor’s expertise, how follicular units are handled and the plan for the future of your hair.
The ISHRS runs initiatives that warn about unlicensed procedures and the importance of choosing a qualified physician.
Watch
A look inside our Hair Center
In the media
The media on the Hair Center
Dr. Ana Maletić: the strength of tradition with a clear vision of the future
On the family polyclinic, the education center and her own follicle implantation method.
This clinic is among the 6 world leaders in hair transplantation
A conversation about the new premises, four operating rooms and her own transplant method.
Why the Maletić Polyclinic is the region’s leading hair transplant center
On monitoring the number and quality of follicles during the procedure, the equipment and ISHRS membership.
A new era of first-class aesthetic surgery and a leading hair transplant center
On the move to new premises in Zagreb and Daruvar, covering more than a thousand square meters.
How to choose your hair transplant physician
Ten criteria a patient can use to check any clinic, compiled with Dr. Ana Maletić.
Dr. Ana Maletić explained hair transplantation to us in detail
Twelve questions about the methods, the ISHRS and the transplant black market.
It is possible to have a full head of hair again
On when a transplant is an option and what comes before it.
Patient reviews
What our patients say
Reviews taken from our Google Business profiles, Zagreb and Daruvar.
★★★★★
“A month ago I had an FUE hair transplant with Dr. Ana Maletić. Professionally, my hair was done perfectly. I was lucky that my hair did not shed and started growing right away. Dr. Maletić’s expertise is obvious and makes her the undisputed leader in this field in Croatia. But my real satisfaction and gratitude lie in how the Polyclinic treats its patients. They are very professional, and at the same time approachable and compassionate. Nurses Matea M. and Valerija left a positive mark on my whole experience and made it more pleasant and calming. To anyone in Croatia looking for a hair transplant, I warmly recommend this Polyclinic. You will get top results and excellent care!”
★★★★★
“I had a hair transplant and I am more than satisfied with this extraordinary, exceptionally professional, life-changing procedure! A big thank you to Dr. Ana, Danijela, Romana and everyone else who took part in this wonderful experience. My most sincere thanks! Marko S.”
★★★★★
“All praise to the entire staff of the polyclinic. I have already had my second PRP scalp treatment and I can only praise the whole team. I would especially like to commend the physician for her exceptional expertise, patience and warm approach. From the first examination to the procedure itself I felt safe and well informed. The entire course of the treatment was professional and well organized — I received clear and detailed instructions before, during and after the procedure, which gave me additional confidence. The procedure itself was stress-free, with every step constantly explained, which meant a lot to me. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing, and the staff exceptionally kind and helpful. I am very satisfied with the results so far and I look forward to further progress. I definitely recommend it to anyone considering a PRP scalp treatment — you are in safe and expert hands!”
★★★★★
“A few years ago I went to Dr. Ana Maletić for a facial hair correction using the FUE method, which made my beard somewhat denser. The results are fantastic; the work was done with so much dedication and care. From the first meeting at the polyclinic she radiated confidence and knowledge of her work, and a readiness and kindness in answering every question I had. All recommendations for Dr. Ana and her entire professional and kind team.”
★★★★★
“I have been their patient and admirer for years. They have always made my mom and me feel comfortable and welcome. My mom had a neck lift 6 years ago, and today I came in for PRP for hair growth. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you, Ana!”
★★★★★
“I am very satisfied with Dr. Maletić’s results, from the beginning to the end of the hair transplant process. Five months after the procedure my hair looks phenomenal. The results I got, given the number of transplanted grafts, pleasantly surprised me when I compare them with other clinics outside Croatia. As for the price, there is no great difference compared to clinics abroad, while the quality and expertise are at the level of top clinics. A big plus is that I did not have to travel out of the country, which made the whole process much less stressful for me.”
★★★★★
“I have rarely experienced such a professional, coordinated and harmonious team. The atmosphere during the hair transplant was so pleasant that they even treated me to the occasional musical performance. That relaxed atmosphere made the boredom of the procedure easier to bear. Although I do wonder whether some of you might be better off on a stage than in an operating room. Once again, a big thank you — I am already looking forward to the results in a few months!”
★★★★★
“A great experience, team and final result. In short, I had an eyebrow transplant. Everything went exactly as Dr. Ana Maletić explained. The whole team was very kind and professional from start to finish, and I am now at peace because I finally have eyebrows. They look very natural, and the density is just what it should be. All recommendations!”
★★★★★
“A more than positive experience at the Maletić Polyclinic, both in Zagreb and in Daruvar. I had a hair transplant and I am very satisfied with the approach and the procedure. I recommend them to everyone, especially to women who, like me, lost their hair after an illness. Once again, thank you to the kind team, and especially to Dr. Ana Maletić.”
First step
The first step
At examination, we assess the cause and stage of hair loss and discuss treatment possibilities and limitations. The findings form the basis for a proposed method, protocol and estimated total price.
The prices of all methods are listed in the price list, and you can arrange an appointment in Zagreb or Daruvar through the contact page.
If you notice increased shedding, a widening parting or reduced hair density, an examination can help establish the cause and treatment options. Afterwards, you receive an individual assessment of the next steps.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Which hair therapy is right for me?
The choice follows from the diagnosis, clinical examination, scalp analysis and treatment goals. It is important to establish whether preserved, active follicles may respond to therapy. The treatment plan is therefore developed after examination and trichoscopic analysis.
Is a scalp analysis required before every treatment?
Scalp examination precedes treatment planning, while the need for TrichoLAB analysis depends on the procedure and findings. We examine the scalp with trichoscopy and, when needed, supplement the findings with digital TrichoLAB analysis, which measures hair thickness, density and the number of hairs per follicular unit.
Can the methods be combined?
The methods can be combined when there is an appropriate indication, because one scalp can simultaneously have weakened follicles and areas of permanent loss. One method can be aimed at preserving the existing hair, while another restores areas without active follicles. We assess the suitability of a combination according to the diagnosis, the scalp findings and the goal of treatment.
Do you perform all the methods in both cities?
The methods are available in Zagreb and Daruvar, with appropriate equipment and the same professional protocols.
Is it too late in my case?
It depends on whether follicles remain that can be treated or transplanted, which an examination establishes. Injectable therapies cannot restore lost hair where there are no active follicles. Suitable candidates may consider transplantation if the donor region is adequate. Earlier, while follicles remain active, more therapeutic approaches can usually be considered.