Hair Transplant (FUE)

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant is the gold-standard surgical method for restoring hair to areas affected by androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern hair loss). Individual follicular units are extracted from a donor area (typically the back of the scalp) and reimplanted into the recipient zone with precision.

Under local anaesthesia, each follicular unit graft is extracted individually using a specialised punch tool (0.8–1.0mm). The extracted grafts are stored in a preservation solution and then implanted into tiny incisions made at the correct angle and direction in the recipient area. Sessions typically last 6–10 hours and yield 1,500–4,000 grafts.

Transplanted hairs shed at 2–4 weeks (shock loss), then regrow permanently from month 3–4 onwards. Full density is visible at 12–18 months. The transplanted hairs are genetically resistant to DHT and do not fall out with ongoing pattern loss.

The donor area heals with tiny dot scars within 7–10 days. The recipient area has small scabs for 7–10 days. No heavy exercise for 2 weeks. The transplanted area should not be scratched or rubbed for 2 weeks.