Hair Transplant
Androgenetic alopecia affects a majority of men by age 50. FUE is one of several treatment options.
Whether you’re dealing with a receding hairline or a thinning crown, our FUE hair transplant service offers one of several treatment options.
How FUE hair transplantation works
FUE involves extracting healthy hair follicles from a donor area (the back and sides of the head) and grafting them onto thinning or bald areas. These may include your beard, eyebrows, hairline or other areas of concern on the scalp. Follicles are taken using an extraction instrument less than 1 mm in diameter and implanted by our skilled medical team.
Our team carefully implants the hairs at the right angle, replicating the way your original hair grows.
Who can benefit from FUE?
An FUE hair transplant may be suitable if you:
- Experience pattern baldness or thinning
- Seek less discomfort and downtime post-procedure
- Are concerned about visible scarring
- Prefer a procedure with minimal activity restrictions
How it works
The recipient area is numbed completely with local anaesthetic, ensuring the patient feels at ease from start to finish.
The hairs on your scalp have their own ‘follicular unit’ which is composed of one to four hairs with various key components allowing it to survive.
During extraction, a micro-punch device punctures the skin around the follicle, about one to two millimetres from the surface. Then, each unit or graft is individually extracted. The device separates surrounding tissue from the unit, minimising trauma to the surrounding areas.
A powerful magnifying glass is used to ensure precise outcomes. This method allows the follicles to be removed without leaving a linear scalp scar.
Follicles are counted and grouped based on the number of hairs contained. In using the correct graft type in the correct area of the scalp, we’re able to create the most authentic-looking results possible.
Once follicles have been selected, they are manually implanted into the targeted area of the scalp. An implanter tool gently penetrates the skin, so the follicle can be placed just one millimetre below the surface. Only tiny incisions are made in the scalp to minimise obvious scarring.
Our team has undergone rigorous training to perfect the procedure and work tirelessly to ensure follicles remain healthy and viable ready for implantation.
Hair transplant procedures are a long journey to recovery. It’s a commitment, but the results are worth it.
- 7 to 10 days post-procedure: Kick back and relax! Give your body the time it needs to recover. Scabs will be fully healed after day 10.
- Months 1-3: The ugly duckling phase, hair will be shedding and regrowing at different rates. It’s typically a challenging time, but we’re here to support you throughout.
- Months 3-6: Start of regrowth, you’ll start to notice new areas of growth, and whilst slow, an encouraging sign of things to come.
- Months 6-12: When the magic starts to happen, you’ll slowly see more growth and density in treatment areas.
- Months 18+: Full result including the crown area would have now come through.
It is written for anyone considering these procedures, including people who have not yet booked a consultation. It is general information and does not replace a clinical consultation with a registered medical practitioner.
Your individual risks depend on your health, your hair loss pattern, and factors specific to you, and will be discussed with you directly before any decision is made.
Hair transplantation is classified by AHPRA as a higher-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedure. It involves incisions, local anaesthetic, and a recovery period. It is a medical procedure and carries genuine risks.
The benefits of FUE hair transplants
Fuller thicker hair
The precise harvesting technique reduces trauma to your follicles, promoting the growth of healthier strands as you recover.
Minimal discomfort and scarring
FUE doesn't require stitches or result in linear scarring. It leaves tiny, dot-like scars that are typically barely noticeable, especially with a number two haircut or longer.
Affordable and convenient
We offer cost-effective procedures, with pricing based on hair loss level and grafts needed. At Elite Hair Clinic, we offer competitive rates and flexible payment plans, making your hair goals affordable and stress-free.
Swift recovery
Typically, patients can engage in light activities within a week and resume their regular activities within a month.
FUE vs FUT: What’s the difference?
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), also known as the strip method, is the traditional way to transplant and regrow hair.
Here’s how it works: first, a strip of scalp is surgically removed and stitched up. Then, the doctor separates that strip into smaller pieces, or grafts, containing hair follicles. Using a needle or blade and a microscope, the doctor makes small holes in the scalp where the grafts are inserted. Finally, the surgical site is covered with bandages.
In FUE, follicular units are individually extracted, resulting in punctiform scars that are less noticeable than a linear scar. Additionally, the absence of stitches allows for faster healing of all incisions.