FUE Hair Transplant

Manual FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant surgery individually extracting DHT-resistant follicles from the donor area and implanting them into thinning or balding regions. The procedure takes 6–9 hours and delivers permanent, natural-looking results.

Sage Medical Clinic's FUE hair transplant uses manual Follicular Unit Extraction, a minimally invasive surgical technique that extracts individual hair follicles one by one from the donor area — typically the back and sides of the scalp — and implants them into thinning or balding recipient sites. The manual approach gives the surgeon precise control over graft angle, depth, and direction, resulting in more natural-looking hairlines compared to motorised punch systems. The procedure begins with a thorough consultation and suitability assessment, including scalp and donor-density evaluation via videotrichoscopy. The surgeon designs a personalised hairline, taking into account the patient's facial structure and long-term hair loss trajectory. On the day of surgery, local anaesthetic is administered, and small punch incisions of 0.7–1.25 mm are made to extract each follicular unit. Grafts are inspected under magnification before recipient channels are created and follicles are carefully placed at the correct angle and orientation. The full procedure typically takes 6 to 9 hours depending on the number of grafts required, with a lunch break included. Patients can resume light indoor activities within 3–5 days and return to normal daily activities by 10–14 days post-procedure. Contact sports and strenuous exercise can be resumed after 3–4 weeks. Initial hair regrowth is typically visible at 3–4 months, with noticeable density thickening by 6 months and full results achieved at approximately 12 months. Ideal candidates are adults with stable hair loss patterns, sufficient donor hair density, good overall health, and realistic expectations. The clinic recommends candidates be at least 28 years of age to ensure hair loss has stabilised. Financing options through trusted partners are available.