Individual follicles moved from the donor area to thinning zones; a versatile technique often used for larger areas of hair loss.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is one of the most widely used hair transplant techniques. Small groups of one to four hairs, called follicular units, are removed individually from the donor area and transplanted into thinning or bald areas.
In FUE, the surgeon first opens tiny channels in the recipient area, planning their angle and density, and the grafts are then placed into those channels. Because it handles large numbers of grafts efficiently, FUE is often considered when a broad area such as the top of the scalp needs coverage.
These are general points only. Whether a treatment is suitable for you is decided by the treating clinician after reviewing your photos, medical history and, where needed, an in-person examination.
Photos of your hair loss and donor area allow the surgeon to give an initial opinion and approximate graft range.
Your hairline and the areas to treat are drawn and agreed, and the head is trimmed as planned.
Under local anaesthesia, follicular units are removed one at a time and kept in a cooled storage solution.
Fine channels are opened in the recipient area following natural growth direction, and the grafts are placed into them.
The team checks the grafts, carries out the first wash and explains your aftercare routine.
Some tightness, mild swelling around the forehead or eyes and small scabs around the grafts are common. You sleep with your head slightly raised and follow the clinic’s instructions for the first gentle wash, usually the day after the procedure.
The small crusts soften and come away with careful washing. Redness fades gradually. Many people return to desk-based work in this window, though more physical jobs may need longer.
Most transplanted hairs shed. This is an expected phase: the follicles stay in place beneath the skin and enter a resting period before regrowing.
New growth usually starts to appear, often fine and uneven at first, then gradually thickening.
The result is usually assessed at around a year. Density at the crown can take longer to mature than at the hairline.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
FUE leaves very small, round marks spread across the donor area rather than a linear scar. With hair kept at a normal length they are usually hard to see, but they are permanent.
It depends on the size of the area, your donor density and your goals. The surgeon gives an estimate after reviewing your photos and confirms it on the day.
Most graft-based procedures are planned around three nights: arrival and pre-procedure checks, the procedure day, and a review with the first wash before you fly. Your coordinator confirms the exact schedule once the clinic has set the date.
The price depends on the plan the surgeon recommends after reviewing your case, mainly the area to be treated and the technique. You receive a written, itemised quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.