Stable hair loss
FUE is most suitable when the pattern of hair loss is understood and stable. Your doctor also considers how your hair may change in the future.
Follicular Unit Extraction · Şişli, Istanbul
FUE Hair Transplant in Turkey
FUE moves hair follicles one by one from the back and sides of your head, where hair is resistant to thinning, to areas where it has thinned. There is no linear scar, recovery is usually quick, and transplanted hair keeps growing because it comes from your own donor area.
FUE at a glance
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Extraction
- One graft at a time
- Linear scar
- None
- Crusts settle
- About 10 days
- New growth
- From 3 to 4 months
- Final result
- 12 to 18 months
How it works
Your FUE hair transplant, step by step
Assessment
You send photos of your front, top, crown and donor area. A doctor reviews them and you receive a written plan and quote.
Hairline design
At the clinic, your doctor designs the hairline with you, based on your features, age and the grafts available.
Extraction
Under local anaesthesia, each follicular unit is removed from the donor area with a small circular punch and kept in a protective solution.
Channel opening
Tiny channels are opened in the recipient area. Their angle and direction decide how the new hair will grow.
Implantation
Grafts are placed into the channels one by one, with finer single-hair grafts at the front for a natural edge.
Aftercare
You receive written instructions and a first wash at the clinic, and we follow your growth for 12 months.
Is it right for you?
Who is a good candidate for FUE?
A healthy donor area
The number of grafts that can be taken safely depends on the density at the back and sides of your head.
Realistic goals
A transplant redistributes your own hair. Your doctor explains what density is realistic for the area you want to restore.
Compare
FUE, DHI and FUT compared
| FUE | DHI | FUT (strip) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction | Individual grafts | Individual grafts | A strip of scalp is removed |
| Implantation | Channels first, then grafts | Implanter pen, one step | Channels first, then grafts |
| Donor scar | Tiny round marks | Tiny round marks | A linear scar |
| Often chosen for | Larger areas | Hairlines and targeted density | Not performed at our clinic |
FUE and DHI share the same extraction step. Your doctor recommends the approach that suits your hair and goals, and some plans combine both.
Recovery
Recovery after FUE
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 3 | Mild tightness, redness and some swelling of the forehead are common. |
| Days 4 to 10 | Small crusts loosen with gentle washing and usually fall away. |
| Weeks 2 to 6 | Most transplanted hairs shed. The follicles remain beneath the skin. |
| Months 3 to 6 | New hair starts to grow, often fine at first. |
| Months 12 to 18 | The final result is generally visible. |
FAQ
FUE hair transplant: common questions
What does FUE stand for?
FUE stands for Follicular Unit Extraction. Each follicular unit, a natural group of 1 to 4 hairs, is removed individually from the donor area and then implanted where hair is thinning.
Do you perform FUE or DHI?
We perform both FUE and DHI. They share the same extraction step and differ in how grafts are implanted. Your doctor explains which approach suits your hair and goals.
Does FUE leave a scar?
FUE does not leave a linear scar. Each extraction leaves a tiny round mark that is usually hard to see once hair grows over it, although it may be more visible with very short haircuts.
Do I have to shave my head for FUE?
The donor area is usually trimmed short so grafts can be extracted. Whether the recipient area is shaved depends on your case, and your doctor explains this before treatment.
Is FUE painful?
FUE is done under local anaesthesia, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain during the procedure. Mild discomfort afterwards is usually managed with the medication your doctor prescribes.
How many grafts will I need?
It depends on the area to restore and the density planned. You can use our graft estimator for a first idea, and a doctor confirms the number after reviewing your photos.
When will I see the final result?
New hair usually starts to grow after 3 to 4 months, and the final result is generally visible after 12 to 18 months.
Find out if FUE suits you
Send us a few photos for a free assessment and a personal plan with a written quote.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person.