How does FUE hair transplant work?

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) involves harvesting individual hair follicles from a donor area, typically the back or sides of the scalp, and implanting them into balding or thinning areas. The procedure begins with the extraction phase, where the surgeon uses a specialised tool to remove follicular units containing one to four hairs each. These units are then carefully prepared for transplantation.

Next, tiny incisions are made in the recipient area, where the balding or thinning is most prominent. The extracted follicular units are meticulously implanted into these incisions, ensuring proper alignment and placement to achieve natural-looking results. The entire process is performed under local anaesthesia to minimise discomfort.

FUE hair transplant works by redistributing healthy hair follicles from areas of abundant growth to areas experiencing hair loss. Over time, the transplanted follicles establish blood supply and continue to grow naturally, resulting in fuller, thicker hair in the treated areas.