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FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a modern hair transplant technique where individual hair follicles are carefully extracted from the donor area (usually the back of the scalp) and implanted into thinning or bald areas. It is minimally invasive, leaves no linear scar, and provides natural-looking results.
No, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you won’t feel pain during surgery. You may experience slight discomfort, swelling, or tightness in the scalp for a few days, but most patients describe it as mild.
Depending on the number of grafts, an FUE session usually takes 6–8 hours and is completed in a single day.
Only three visits are required for the complete FUE hair transplantation process:
Initial Assessment – Consultation, scalp analysis, and planning.
Surgery Day – The actual FUE hair transplant procedure.
Follow-up Visit (10th Day) – Stitches (if any) are checked, and healing progress is reviewed.
After these three visits, no further follow-up is necessary.
There is no strict age limit for a hair transplant. Successful single-hair follicle transplantation can be performed on patients as young as 18 years and up to 70+ years old.
What matters more than age is:
Having a healthy donor area with enough hair follicles
Good overall health (no uncontrolled medical conditions)
Realistic expectations about the outcome
New hair growth usually starts after 3–4 months. Full, visible results typically appear between 6–12 months, depending on your healing and hair growth cycle.
Yes, your surgeon will prescribe antibiotics, pain relievers, and possibly anti-swelling medication. Take them exactly as advised for proper recovery.
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The transplanted hair is taken from the “permanent” donor area (back of the scalp), so results are long-lasting and usually permanent. However, natural thinning of existing hair can still continue.
Not at all. With FUE, there are no visible linear scars. Tiny dot scars heal quickly and are almost invisible, even with short hairstyles. Results look completely natural when performed by an experienced surgeon.
Most patients return to work within 3–5 days
Avoid heavy exercise, swimming, or sun exposure for 2 weeks
Full healing of donor and recipient areas takes 10–14 days
FUE is very safe, but like any procedure, it may have temporary side effects such as swelling, redness, scabbing, or itching. Serious complications are extremely rare when done by a qualified surgeon.
The density of your new hair after an FUE hair transplant depends on several important factors:
Quality of donor hair – Thick, strong, and healthy hair from the back or sides of the scalp provides better coverage.
Size of the bald area – Smaller areas can be packed with more grafts, giving denser results. Larger bald areas may require multiple sessions.
Scalp tissue quality – A healthy scalp with good elasticity and blood supply allows grafts to survive and grow better.
Number of grafts transplanted – More grafts generally improve coverage, but this depends on donor availability.
If your donor hair quality is excellent and your bald area is small, you can expect high-density, natural-looking results in one session.
However, if the donor hair is weaker or baldness is extensive, you may need a second session to achieve the desired thickness.
Most patients can return to office-based work within 2–3 days. However, if your job involves physical labor, it’s best to wait at least 7–10 days to avoid strain and sweating.
Yes, mild swelling on the forehead or around the eyes is common and usually subsides within 2–4 days. Sleeping with your head elevated can help reduce swelling.