FUE Hair Transplant

FUE — a modern solution to hair loss

See how FUE restores hair density without linear scarring or long downtime.

Hair loss affects millions of people worldwide, impacting appearance and confidence. If you want an effective and safe way to restore your hair, FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is an optimal choice. Below is why FUE is considered the gold standard, how the procedure works, and why patients choose our clinic.

What is FUE?

FUE is a minimally invasive technique where follicular units are extracted one by one from the donor area (usually the occipital/temporal region) and implanted into thinning or bald areas. Unlike FUT, FUE does not require a strip excision, so there are no linear scars and recovery is shorter.

How it works

1. Harvesting: a 0.6–1.0 mm micropunch extracts grafts (1–4 follicles).
2. Site preparation: micro-channels are created at the correct angle and density.
3. Implantation: grafts are evenly distributed for a natural hairline and coverage.

Benefits of FUE

• No visible linear scars — only tiny, dot-like extractions.
• Minimally invasive — local anesthesia, less tissue trauma.
• Fast recovery — back to routine in 3–5 days.
• Natural results — transplanted hair grows, can be cut and styled like your own.
• Versatile — hairline, density improvement, eyebrows, and beard restoration.

How we do it at Istanbul Clinic

1. Consultation: donor area assessment and personalized plan.
2. Preparation: guidance on nutrition; avoiding alcohol, smoking, and certain medications.
3. Procedure: 4–8 hours depending on graft count.
4. Recovery: mild swelling/redness may occur and resolves on its own.

Aftercare & timeline

• Shedding of some transplanted hairs at 2–3 weeks is normal.
• New growth typically starts at months 3–4.
• Final appearance at months 10–12.

Why choose us

• Experienced team with international practice (10+ years).
• Modern equipment and precise graft harvesting.
• Photo tracking of stages; lifetime guarantee on graft survival.
• Truly individual planning based on your goals and donor capacity.

Who is a candidate for FUE?

• Men and women with androgenetic alopecia.
• Scarred areas after injuries/burns.
• Patients seeking hairline refinement and density boost.

Contraindications

• Active flare-ups of chronic diseases.
• Bleeding disorders.
• Active scalp inflammation.