FUE hair transplant
This advanced hair transplantation technique is the solution to the problem of hair loss for many men and women, restoring confidence in their appearance and boosting their self-esteem. FUE hair transplant surgery provides natural-looking results with minimal scarring and a fast recovery time.
What is FUE hair transplant surgery?
A FUE transplant, or follicular unit extraction hair transplant, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure during which your own hair follicles are used to cover an area of hair loss elsewhere on the scalp. The hair follicles are harvested from a donor site with thick hair growth, typically located at the back of the head.
Why is the FUE hair transplant different from traditional hair transplants?
The FUE hair transplant differs from older hair transplant techniques, such as the strip method, in that smaller hair grafts, in the form of individual hair follicles, are transplanted rather than strips of skin with attached follicles.
The FUE method is less invasive than strip surgery, resulting in less pain, faster recovery and minimal scarring.
The benefits of FUE hair transplantation
Natural-looking results
Our skilled hair transplant surgeon will ensure that the transplanted follicles grow in the same direction as the neighbouring hair follicles, ensuring smooth growth that blends naturally with the rest of your hair.
Healthy hair growth
The healthiest follicles are transplanted, giving strong and thick hair regrowth.
Fast recovery
The FUE hair transplant procedure takes several hours, but then you will be free to go home, and recovery only takes a few days.
Permanent results
Once the hair follicles have become established in your scalp, they will continue to grow just like the rest of your hair.
The most essential requirement is that you have enough donor hair to cover the balding area. Your age, general health, and skin condition are also considerations.
All our patients have an initial consultation where the procedure, recovery and the results you can expect will be explained in detail.
Although there is no perfect age for a FUE hair transplant, it is advisable to wait until your final hairline has established before having hair restoration surgery.
If the operation is performed while there is still the possibility of further hair loss, then another procedure may be required in the future.
This will be discussed at your consultation with one of our hair restoration experts, who may suggest that you wait a little longer for your hair transplant.
The results of FUE hair transplantation are permanent.
Yes, it does, and our patients are delighted with the results.
When hair restoration surgery is performed by a skilled hair transplant surgeon like those at our clinic, you can expect excellent results with natural hair growth that blends seamlessly with the rest of your hair.
Your scalp will be numbed with local anaesthesia during the FUE procedure, so you will experience no pain. At most, you may feel a tugging sensation as the individual hair follicles are removed from the donor area.
FUE hair transplant surgery at our clinic in Bramhall
We understand the stress caused by thinning hair or a receding hairline, so we provide a range of safe and effective hair loss treatments to boost healthy new hair growth, including the FUE hair transplant.
Before recommending any course of treatment, one of our experts will assess your hair loss and may suggest that FUE hair restoration surgery is the most appropriate solution for you.
The follicular unit extraction hair transplant procedure
The donor and recipient areas must be shaved before the procedure begins to provide the hair transplant surgeon with a clear view of the individual follicles.
Your scalp will be numbed with a local anaesthetic, and your transplant surgeon will mark up the desired hairline and transplant area on your scalp.
The surgeon will then begin to remove individual hair follicles from the donor area and implant them into tiny incisions in the transplantation area.
The length of the FUE procedure depends on the number of grafts required to create the desired hairline and cover the area of hair loss, typically taking several hours to complete.
Recovery after FUE hair transplantation
Your scalp and hair will need gentle treatment for a few days after your FUE hair transplant, and you will receive detailed aftercare instructions when you leave the clinic.
Most patients feel well enough to resume their normal activities within a week.
The results of the FUE transplant
After approximately six months, you will start to notice that the new hair growth in the donor area is thicker than it was before. After nine to twelve months, you will see the full benefits of thick, healthy regrowth in the transplantation area that blends naturally into the rest of your hair.
After a FUE hair transplant procedure, your confidence in the appearance of your hair will be restored. You will be able to style your hair however you like and participate in sports or swim without feeling self-conscious. There may be tiny scars where the donor hair was removed, but these will be barely visible even with cropped hairstyles.
Next steps
Why not book an initial consultation with one of our hair restoration experts to learn more about the benefits of the FUE hair transplant?
Note that our specialist hair transplant surgeries are held at our Bury clinic.