The FUE Hair Transplant Procedure

What Is FUE?

Follicular Unit Extraction

FUE is a modern hair restoration technique in which individual follicular units — the natural groupings of one to four hairs — are extracted one at a time from the donor area, typically the back and sides of the scalp. These follicles are then placed into thinning or balding areas, following the natural angle, direction and density of your existing hair.

Because it uses tiny circular extractions rather than a long incision, FUE avoids a linear scar and generally allows a comfortable recovery. At this clinic, Dr Alex or Dr Ranadi leads your procedure in person and performs it personally, working alongside a trained team who assist with the grafting under their direction.

• No scalpel incision and no stitches
• Natural-looking hairline design
• Suitable for hairline, crown and diffuse thinning
• Local anaesthetic for comfort during the procedure
• Where clinically suitable, only the donor area needs shaving — the top of your head can be left at length

Precision at every step

Prepared with care, graft by graft

Every follicle we extract is handled and prepared by the clinical team under Dr Alex’s direction — kept chilled in a lactated Ringer’s holding solution with liposomal ATP, and placed to follow the natural angle, direction and density of your own hair.

Recovery & Results

A realistic timeline

• Days 1–10: mild redness and small scabs settle; most people resume everyday activities within a few days.
• Weeks 2–4: transplanted hairs often shed — this is normal and expected.
• Months 3–4: new growth typically begins.
• Months 6–12: density builds, with the full result generally visible around 12 months, sometimes improving to 18.

Timelines and outcomes vary between individuals depending on age, health, the extent of the procedure and adherence to aftercare.