Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE): follicles moved one by one, leaving small dot-like marks instead of a linear scar.
About the procedure
What this procedure involves
A hair transplant relocates hair follicles from areas of denser growth to areas of thinning or hair loss. Dr Jassim Daood performs both Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) at the Bankstown clinic; this page covers the FUE technique. Whether a hair transplant is appropriate, and roughly how many grafts may be involved, depends on your individual pattern of hair loss and is assessed at a consultation.
Recovery
Many people return to everyday activities within a few days, though this varies. The scalp may be tender, swollen or scabbed for a short period, and specific aftercare instructions are provided. Transplanted hair usually sheds before new growth begins, and changes develop gradually over many months.
In depth
More about this procedure
Detailed information about this procedure. Select a section to read more.
Suitability for a hair transplant depends on the pattern and stability of your hair loss, the quality and density of your donor hair (usually at the back and sides of the scalp) and your general health. It is generally more predictable once the pattern of loss has stabilised.
Not everyone is a suitable candidate, and some people benefit from non-surgical measures first. This is assessed individually at your consultation after your scalp is examined.
Dr Daood performs Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), in which individual follicular units are taken one at a time from the donor area and placed into the areas of thinning. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic as a day procedure.
The number of grafts depends on the area being treated and your degree of hair loss, and an indicative plan is discussed once your scalp has been examined. More than one session is sometimes needed to reach the desired density. As a guide, a session of approximately 2,000 grafts (around 4,000 hairs) is priced at $4,990 + GST, with the final cost confirmed in writing after your consultation.
After the procedure the scalp may be tender, swollen or scabbed for a short period, and specific aftercare instructions are provided to protect the grafts.
Many people return to everyday activities within a few days, though this varies. Transplanted hair commonly sheds in the first few weeks before new growth begins.
New growth develops gradually over the months following the procedure, with continued improvement in density as the transplanted follicles establish. Final results take time and vary between individuals.
Existing, non-transplanted hair may continue to change over time, and realistic expectations are discussed at your consultation.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
FUE is a technique where individual follicular units are taken from a donor area, usually the back or sides of the scalp, and placed into areas of thinning. Whether it suits you depends on your pattern of hair loss, which is assessed at your consultation.
Suitability depends on the pattern and stability of your hair loss, your available donor hair and your general health. This is assessed individually at a consultation, and not everyone is a suitable candidate.
The number of grafts depends on the area being treated and your individual hair loss. Dr Daood discusses an indicative plan at your consultation after examining your scalp.
A hair transplant is $4,990 + GST as an indicative price, based on a session of approximately 2,000 grafts (around 4,000 hairs). The final cost depends on your individual plan and is provided in writing after your consultation, reflecting the total cost, including the procedure, facility and aftercare.
Transplanted hair usually sheds in the first weeks, with new growth developing gradually over the following months. Changes take time and vary between individuals.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic. Afterwards the scalp may be tender, swollen or scabbed for a short period, and many people return to everyday activities within a few days, depending on the individual.
FUE leaves small dot-like marks at the donor area rather than a single line. Scarring varies between individuals and is discussed as part of the risks at your consultation.
A GP referral is required before a cosmetic surgery consultation, and the referring practitioner must not perform cosmetic procedures themselves.
