Test extractions
A few grafts may be taken first to see how your follicles curve and which approach keeps them intact.
Afro hair · Follicular Unit Extraction
Afro FUE Hair Transplant in Turkey
FUE removes each follicular unit individually with a small punch. With afro-textured hair this is the most delicate part of the whole transplant, because the follicle can curve beneath the skin. Adapting the punch, depth and technique to your curl pattern is what keeps each graft intact.
Afro FUE at a glance
- Extraction
- One graft at a time
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Main risk
- Transection
- Before starting
- Test extractions
- New growth
- From 3 to 4 months
- Final result
- 12 to 18 months
Adapting extraction
How FUE is adapted for curved follicles
Punch and depth
Punch type, size and depth are chosen for your curl pattern so the graft is freed without cutting across the follicle.
Checking every graft
Grafts are inspected as they are extracted, so the approach can be adjusted if transection rises.
Donor area
Protecting your donor area
Your donor area is a limited resource. Grafts are spread evenly so the back and sides keep a natural density, and only what can be taken safely is planned, leaving reserves in case you need treatment in the future.
Each extraction leaves a tiny round mark. These usually become hard to see once hair grows over them, but with very short or skin-level haircuts they may be more visible on some people. Telling your doctor how you wear your hair helps plan the extraction.
Clinical note
A personal or family history of keloids or raised scars should always be mentioned before treatment, because it can change whether and how extraction is done.
FUE or DHI?
Same extraction, different implantation
FUE and DHI share the same extraction step. The difference comes afterwards: in FUE, channels are opened in the recipient area and grafts are placed into them; in DHI, a pen-like implanter places each graft in one step. We perform both, and your doctor explains which suits your hair and goals.
References
- Umar S. Comparative study of a novel tool for follicular unit extraction for individuals with afro-textured hair. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2016.
FAQ
Afro FUE hair transplant: common questions
What is FUE?
FUE stands for Follicular Unit Extraction. Each follicular unit is removed individually from the donor area with a small circular punch. In an FUE transplant, channels are then opened in the recipient area and the grafts are placed into them.
Why is FUE harder with afro-textured hair?
The follicle beneath the skin can be curved. A straight punch path may cut across part of it, which is called transection. Extraction therefore has to be adapted to each patient’s curl pattern.
What are test extractions?
Before the main extraction, a small number of grafts may be taken to see how your follicles curve and which punch and depth suit them. This helps reduce damage to the remaining grafts.
Do you perform FUE or DHI for afro hair?
We perform both FUE and DHI. The extraction step is the same careful process in both. Your doctor explains which implantation method suits your hair and goals.
Will FUE leave scars in the donor area?
Each extraction leaves a tiny round mark that is usually hard to see once hair grows over it. With very short haircuts, these marks may be more visible on some people, so tell your doctor how you wear your hair.
Does FUE take longer for afro hair?
It can. Extracting curved follicles carefully usually takes more time than extracting straight hair. Your plan explains how long your procedure is expected to take.
Get an assessment of your donor area
Send us a few photos. A doctor reviews your curl pattern and donor area before suggesting a plan.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person.