Hair transplant · Hairmed
FUE Hair Transplant – Scarless Extraction, Natural Results
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) transformed hair restoration by removing the defining limitation of older strip methods: the permanent linear scar across the back of the head. Where FUT leaves a visible line even when expertly closed, FUE extracts each follicular unit individually using micro-punches between 0.7 and 0.9 mm in diameter. These circular incisions are so fine that the scalp heals within hours, leaving only tiny dot-like marks scattered across the donor zone—virtually undetectable and allowing patients to wear their hair short without concern.
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At a glance
- Duration
- The procedure can take up to 12 hours, and in some cases is spread across multiple days depending on the number of grafts required and the characteristics of the patient's hair.
- Anaesthesia
- FUE hair transplant is performed under local anaesthesia on an outpatient basis. Patients remain awake throughout and do not stay overnight at the clinic.
- Convalescence
- Visible signs of surgery fade significantly within 15 days.Swelling may appear between the third and fifth day post-procedure. Transplanted hairs typically shed within one to two months, with regrowth beginning around the third month and continuing at a rate of approximately 10 to 15 per cent per month thereafter.
- Results
- Full results become apparent after 12 to 15 months, the time required for all transplanted follicles to complete their dormant phase and begin producing mature, healthy hair. When performed correctly, FUE delivers natural-looking coverage that can effectively reverse the appearance of baldness.
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What this treatment involves
FUE stands apart for its minimally invasive extraction process, which harvests grafts one by one rather than removing a strip of tissue. The result is a donor area free of linear scarring, offering a cleaner aesthetic outcome and greater freedom in hairstyle choice after recovery.
Medical-grade titanium micro-punches create extraction sites so small that healing leaves only faint pinpoint marks invisible to casual observation. Patients who prefer cropped or shaved styles can do so confidently, without the telltale line left by strip harvesting.
In the recipient zone, surgeons use custom blades or sapphire blades to open the channels where grafts will sit. These ultra-fine instruments create flat, narrow slits that allow follicles to be placed with exceptional precision, achieving natural density and angle while minimising trauma to surrounding tissue.
The combination of punch extraction in the donor zone and blade-created channels in the recipient area delivers results that are both dense and natural-looking, with a level of control difficult to match using older techniques.
It is worth noting that FUE does leave micro-scars—they are simply dispersed and far less conspicuous than a linear incision. No extraction method is entirely scar-free, and understanding this distinction helps separate realistic expectations from marketing claims.
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