FUE Hair Transplants provide natural-looking results that are minimally invasive, for those seeking a short haircut without the visible signs of surgery. FUE is an advanced technique that requires skill and attention to detail. Grafts are extracted from the safe zone, the back and sides of the head and are genetically programmed to last a lifetime. FUE stands for follicular unit extraction, meaning each graft is punched out separately using a manual or motorised punch. The size of the punch is between 0.6mm and 0.85mm in diameter, resulting in tiny injuries that heal quickly, leaving virtually no scar. Forceps are used to harvest the grafts from the donor area following the incisions made with the cylindrical punch.

The grafts are then inserted into tiny holes made in the recipient site (the thinning area), using a needle or a sapphire glass. The size of the follicles determines the type of tool used to create the holes – a small needle is used for finer hairs while a larger blade is used for coarser hairs. When creating a hairline, it is important to use individual hairs as opposed to grafts of 2 or 3 hairs to achieve a natural look. For this reason, a small needle is used to create tiny holes in the recipient area to ensure greater precision and accuracy. This is because the smaller needle is capable of penetrating more delicately with greater finesse, allowing for a more targeted distribution of single hairs in areas requiring augmentation. Additionally, these small holes allow for increased density, as it is possible to insert more hair follicles into the recipient area. By using a small needle to create the recipient area, it is possible to achieve a natural looking hairline that is free from ‘pluggy’ patches.