FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a surgical hair-restoration technique in which individual follicular units are harvested one at a time from a donor area, typically the back and sides of the scalp, and then transplanted into thinning or bald areas. Extractions are performed using a small punch instrument (manual, motorized, or robotic) under local anesthesia, grafts are prepared and implanted into recipient sites, and the method can be used for the scalp, beard, eyebrows or with body hair when scalp donor supply is limited.

Compared with strip harvesting, FUE leaves tiny dot scars that are usually less noticeable, allows quicker wound healing, and often enables shorter hairstyles; however, it can be more time-consuming and may require multiple sessions to reach the desired density. Potential risks include temporary swelling, infection, graft transection, and shock loss of existing hair, so candidacy depends on donor supply, hair characteristics, overall health, and realistic expectations discussed with a qualified hair restoration specialist.