FUE Hair Transplant (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE Harvesting – individual follicles of hair are removed under local anesthesia; this micro removal uses tiny punches of between 0.6mm and 1.25mm in diameter. Each follicle is then reinserted back in to the scalp in the thinning area using a micro blade. Because individual follicles are removed, only small, punctate scars remain and any post-surgical pain is minimized. As no suture removal is required, recovery from FUE is within 7 days. However, some surgeons note that FUE can lead to a lower ratio of successfully transplanted follicles as compared to strip harvesting. Others also suggest that in case a patient would need more than one transplant, it would be difficult to find a good strip after a FUE.
Questions to ask about FUE
Individual follicular units are extracted from a donor area and placed into planned recipient sites. The clinical plan depends on donor density, hair-loss pattern and long-term goals. A direct clinical assessment is required before deciding whether this approach is suitable.
Compare the written plan
Confirm who performs each stage, what is included, the expected follow-up and any alternative options.
Ask about suitability
Discuss diagnosis, donor area, risks, medicines, future hair loss and realistic limitations.
Verify before booking
Check the clinician and facility information, then keep the estimate, consent and booking record.