FUE Hair Transplant The Gold Standard
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most popular hair transplant technique worldwide. Individual follicles are extracted and transplanted with precision, leaving no linear scar and ensuring natural-looking results. Experience world-class FUE in Istanbul at 50-70% less than UK prices.
How FUE Works
A step-by-step guide to the FUE hair transplant procedure
Consultation & Design
Your surgeon designs a natural hairline based on your facial structure, age, and hair loss pattern.
Extraction
Individual follicular units are extracted from the donor area using micro punches (0.6-0.9mm diameter).
Graft Preparation
Extracted grafts are carefully sorted and kept in a special solution to maintain viability.
Implantation
Grafts are implanted into recipient sites at precise angles to match natural hair growth direction.
FUE Benefits
Discover why FUE is the preferred choice for hair restoration
No Linear Scarring
Unlike FUT (strip method), FUE leaves no visible linear scar. You can wear your hair short with confidence.
Faster Recovery
Minimally invasive extraction means quicker healing. Most patients return to work within 3-5 days.
Natural Results
Individual follicle placement allows for precise angle and direction control, creating undetectable results.
Less Discomfort
Smaller extraction sites mean less post-operative pain and discomfort compared to strip surgery.
Versatile Donor Areas
FUE allows harvesting from body hair (beard, chest) if scalp donor area is limited.
FUE Results
Real transformations from our partner clinics in Istanbul
What to Expect
Your FUE hair transplant recovery journey
Day 1-3: Initial Healing
Mild swelling and redness are normal. Sleep with head elevated. Avoid touching the grafts. First hair wash at the clinic on day 2-3.
Week 1-2: Scab Formation
Small scabs form around grafts. Continue gentle washing to help them fall off naturally. Return to light work possible.
Week 2-4: Shock Loss
Transplanted hair sheds - this is completely normal and expected. The follicles remain intact beneath the surface.
Month 3-4: New Growth Begins
Fine new hair starts emerging from the transplanted follicles. Growth may be uneven initially.
Month 6-8: Visible Results
Significant improvement visible. Hair continues to thicken. Most patients are very happy with progress at this stage.
Month 12-18: Final Results
Full results achieved. Hair reaches maximum thickness and density. Results are permanent and natural-looking.
Ideal FUE Candidates
Find out if FUE hair transplant is right for you
Good Candidates
- Men with male pattern baldness (Norwood 2-6)
- Adequate donor hair density
- Stable hair loss pattern
- Realistic expectations about results
- Good general health
May Not Be Suitable
- Insufficient donor hair
- Diffuse unpatterned alopecia
- Active scalp conditions (psoriasis, etc.)
- Bleeding disorders
- Very young patients with unstable loss
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FUE Hair Transplant FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions about FUE hair transplants
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) extracts individual follicles using tiny punches, leaving no linear scar. FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) removes a strip of scalp, leaving a linear scar. FUE has faster recovery, less pain, and allows you to wear short hairstyles. FUE is more time-consuming but is now the preferred method worldwide.
A skilled surgical team can transplant 3,000-5,000 grafts in a single session (mega session). The exact number depends on your donor area density, scalp laxity, and the size of the recipient area. Some patients with excellent donor areas may be candidates for up to 6,000 grafts.
Yes, when performed by experienced surgeons, FUE results are virtually undetectable. The key factors are: proper hairline design matching your facial structure, correct angulation of grafts, appropriate density, and artistic placement. Our partner surgeons have performed thousands of procedures with natural-looking outcomes.
An FUE procedure typically takes 6-8 hours depending on the number of grafts. The procedure is broken into stages with breaks for meals and rest. You'll be comfortable throughout with local anesthesia, and many patients watch movies or listen to music during the procedure.
Yes, FUE results are permanent. The transplanted hair follicles are genetically resistant to DHT (the hormone that causes male pattern baldness). These hairs will continue to grow for life. However, you may need to manage existing native hair with medications like finasteride to prevent further loss in non-transplanted areas.
FUE hair transplant in Türkiye costs £1,800-£4,000 all-inclusive, compared to £6,000-£15,000 in the UK/USA. Our packages include the procedure with unlimited grafts, 4-5 star hotel, VIP transfers, medications, PRP therapy, and 12-month aftercare. The lower cost reflects Türkiye's lower operating costs, not lower quality.
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