The key considerations that determine your candidacy for FUE are the extent of your hair loss and having enough actively growing, healthy donor hair on the back and the sides of your head. Properly identifying the cause of your hair loss is also necessary and only a medical professional can provide that diagnosis. Because of the differences in the way men and women lose their hair, men are often better candidates for surgical hair restoration than women.

FUE is a great option for people who like to wear their hair short. It’s also ideal for those who’ve already had a hair transplant procedure and are looking for more density.

FUE is a routine, outpatient procedure. Depending on the number of grafts you need or want transplanted, your surgery can last 3-8 hours and you can expect to go home the same day. Often, people return to work or their normal activities the very next day. With FUE, you may experience minimal redness and swelling that should subside within a few days to a week. In addition, your hair will be shorter due to the donor area needing to be clipped.

A physician will meet with you before your surgery, answer any questions you may have and review your expectations from FUE. Photos will be taken of your hair and the physician will mark your scalp with a surgical pen to identify the specific areas needing coverage.

Following your FUE procedure, the physician will examine your scalp and post-surgical instructions will be given to you. Pain medication is available, as needed, to alleviate any temporary discomfort. Your scalp may be slightly red or swollen and, as your skin heals, you’ll likely see scabs and experience some itching, just like you would with any minor wound. Based on the normal hair growth cycle, you’ll start to see your new, transplanted hair grow in 3-4 months. You can expect a full head of hair to grow in within 9-12 months after your surgery.