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Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most widely used hair transplant technique today. Individual follicular units are harvested one by one from the donor area and placed along a hairline designed for your face — with no linear scar.
How FUE works
A micro-punch removes grafts from the permanent zone at the back and sides of the scalp. Tiny channels are then opened at the recipient site, controlling the angle and density so the result looks natural as it grows in.
The procedure, step by step
- Consultation & planningYour donor capacity and hairline are assessed and a graft plan is agreed before the date is set.
- Donor extractionGrafts are harvested individually under local anaesthesia.
- Channel openingRecipient sites are opened at the correct angle and density.
- ImplantationGrafts are placed one by one to build a natural hairline.
3,000–4,500grafts per session
12 moto final result
95%+graft survival
FUE vs FUT
| FUE | FUT |
|---|---|
| No linear scar | Linear donor scar |
| Faster healing | Longer healing |
| Grafts placed individually | Strip removed then dissected |
A natural hairline is designed, not just filled in.
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Recovery timeline
- Days 1–3: mild swelling settles
- Days 7–10: scabs fall away
- Weeks 2–4: temporary shock shedding
- Months 3–6: new growth begins
- Month 12: final result
Frequently asked questions
Is FUE painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so you feel very little during it. Mild soreness for a day or two afterwards is normal.
When can I return to work?
Most patients return to office work within 3–5 days.
When will I see the results?
Early growth usually starts around month 3–4, with the final result at about 12 months.
Glossary
Key terms used in this article.
- Follicular unit
- The natural grouping of one to four hairs that grow together. Learn more: Follicular unit
- FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
- Harvesting grafts one at a time with a small punch. Learn more: FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
- Donor area
- The band of hair at the back and sides that supplies the grafts. Learn more: Donor area
- Graft
- One follicular unit, moved from the donor area to the recipient area. Learn more: Graft
- FUE Hair Transplant
- Follicular Unit Extraction lifts grafts one by one from the donor area, so density can be rebuilt without a linear scar. Learn more: FUE Hair Transplant
