Natural-Looking Hair Restoration Using Your Own Hair
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive hair-transplant technique designed to restore thinning or lost hair by relocating individual hair follicles from a donor area to areas experiencing hair loss. Because follicles are transferred one at a time, FUE can provide precise placement and a natural-looking hairline when appropriately planned for the individual patient.
How FUE Works
During an FUE procedure, individual follicular units are carefully harvested from a donor region—typically the back or sides of the scalp—and transplanted into areas of thinning or hair loss. The placement and direction of the follicles are planned to complement the patient's existing hair and create a natural appearance.
Who May Be a Candidate?
Candidates are evaluated individually based on the pattern and cause of hair loss, donor-hair availability, scalp condition, overall health, expectations, and long-term hair-loss pattern. A consultation is important to determine whether FUE is appropriate and to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Potential Benefits
• Uses the patient's own hair follicles
• No linear scalp incision or traditional strip scar
• Precise follicle placement for natural-looking results
• Can be used to restore or improve the appearance of the hairline, crown, and other areas of thinning
• Generally involves a less invasive recovery than traditional strip harvesting
What to Expect
Patients receive individualized instructions before and after treatment. Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, crusting, or shedding can occur during healing. Newly transplanted follicles require time to establish growth, so results develop gradually rather than immediately. Your provider will discuss realistic expectations and the anticipated timeline for your particular treatment.