FUE hair transplant (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a modern hair restoration procedure designed to address hair thinning, receding hairlines and areas of permanent hair loss. During FUE, individual hair follicles are carefully extracted from a suitable donor area and transplanted into areas with thinning or absent hair.
How Does FUE Hair Transplant Work?
The procedure begins with an assessment of your hair loss pattern, scalp condition and available donor hair. Individual follicular grafts are then harvested and placed into the recipient area according to the planned hairline and desired coverage. The treatment approach varies depending on the extent of hair loss, donor density and individual goals.
Benefits of FUE Hair Transplant
FUE can help improve the appearance of thinning hair, receding hairlines and bald areas while using your own hair follicles. Because follicles are extracted individually rather than as a strip, FUE generally leaves tiny extraction marks rather than a linear donor-site scar.
Recovery and Results
Some people experience temporary swelling, redness, itching, discomfort or scabbing after a hair transplant. Following post-procedure instructions is important for proper healing. Transplanted hairs may initially shed before new growth develops, and visible results typically take several months, with fuller results potentially taking up to a year.