FUE hair transplantation

A hair transplant is a medical procedure in which so-called follicular units, i.e. naturally occurring groups of 1 to 4 hairs, are taken from genetically strong areas (the back and sides of the head – the donor area) and transferred to bald or balding areas: the front, top and top of the head (the recipient areas), where they grow permanently.

The cost of an FUE hair transplant at SmylaHair clinic is £1.50 per graft (current promotion – £1.20 / graft). A graft means a follicular unit, which can contain, on average 2-3 hairs.

For example:

• Small procedure (1000 grafts): £1190
• Medium-sized procedure (2500 grafts): £2990
• Large procedure (4000 grafts): £3990

See detailed price list.

FUE hair transplantation is an almost painless procedure – it is performed under local anesthesia from start to finish.

Some patients may experience minor pain after the anesthesia has worn off – but it is easily controlled with over-the-counter pain medications.

FUE hair transplantation leaves no linear scars.

The areas from which the follicles were taken are very small in diameter (0.7-0.9 mm) and become almost invisible after only about a week after the procedure.

Yes. The reults of FUE hair transplantation are permanent – the transplanted hair will not fall out.

If you are at least 25 years old and do not suffer from serious chronic diseases, you are most likely a good candidate for a hair transplant.

However, only a consultation with a doctor will give you complete certainty.

SmylaHair offers free, no-obligation online consultations – we will respond within 24 hours.

The two main methods of hair transplantation, which differ in how the follicles are harvested, are:

• FUE – Follicular Unit Extraction – a newer, minimally invasive method in which hair follicles are extracted one by one directly from the scalp (back and sides of the head). Using punches with a diameter of 0.7-0.9 mm, the surgeon makes incisions around the hair follicles, allowing them to be extracted. In their place, small holes are left, which heal a few days after the procedure, leaving almost no trace.
• FUT (STRIP) – Follicular Unit Transplantation – an older method in which the surgeon cuts an elongated flap of skin along with subcutaneous tissue at the back of the head with a scalpel. The flap is then precisely sectioned under a microscope into individual follicular units.

The follicular units, regardless of how they are harvested (FUE/FUT), are then implanted in the balding areas in the same manner.

Advantages of FUE hair transplantation:

• The treatment does not leave linear scars
• It is near-painless
• Short recovery period
• It is possible to take grafts from areas such as beard, chest

Disadvantages of FUE hair transplantation:

• The procedure takes longer than a FUT transplant (STRIP)
• It is more expensive than FUT (STRIP) transplantation

Depending on the extent of the procedure – FUE hair transplantation takes from 4 to 12 hours.

You can check the exact course of the entire procedure here.

The holes on the back of the head heal after 3-5 days after the procedure, the transplanted hair takes a little bit longer (up to 10 days).

Depending on the type of work you do, you may even be able to return to work the next day. However, most patients allocate 8-12 days for recovery.

A week after the procedure, you can return to moderate physical activity.

You can find the exact post-treatment instructions here.

A few days before the procedure, do not consume alcohol, smoke or take medications containing acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin). Laboratory tests should also be performed.

You can find detailed instructions on how to prepare for the procedure here.

In the first few days after the procedure, the transplanted hair should be sprayed with the spray you will receive from us.
Avoid scratching them or prolonged exposure to the sun.

You can find detailed instructions for post-procedure management here.