Hair Transplant

FUE harvests individual follicular units using tiny punches, leaving minimal dot scars and allowing shorter hairstyles. FUT removes a strip of scalp from the donor area, yielding more grafts per session but leaving a linear scar. FUE generally has faster recovery, while FUT may be preferred when a high graft count is needed.

Good candidates have sufficient donor hair density at the back and sides of the scalp and have stabilized hair loss patterns, usually after age 25. Individuals with diffuse thinning or active autoimmune hair loss like alopecia areata may not be suitable. A consultation assessing donor supply relative to projected future loss is essential.

Transplanted hair typically sheds within the first 2-4 weeks (shock loss is normal), with new growth beginning around months 3-4. Noticeable density improvement appears by month 6-8, but final results — including full thickness and texture maturation — are generally assessed at 12-18 months.

Transplanted follicles are harvested from the genetically DHT-resistant donor area and retain this resistance in their new location, making results effectively permanent. However, existing non-transplanted hair may continue to thin, which could require future sessions or medical therapy to maintain overall density.

Look for consistent lighting, angles, and image quality across all photos. Results should be shown at 12+ months post-procedure (earlier photos are misleading due to shock loss). Ask if photos are of the clinic's own patients or stock images. Request to see cases similar to your hair type and loss pattern. Reputable clinics will show a range of results, not just their best outcomes.