FUE Hair Transplant Procedure at BLS Hair Center
The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant technique is considered safe and non-invasive. It’s one of the most popular methods today. You may have heard that “FUE hair transplantation doesn’t require surgery, downtime, or leave scars.” For those experiencing hair loss or researching treatment options, this might sound too good to be true.
In the past, surgical hair restoration often involved large procedures, which led many patients to delay treatment until their hair problems became severe and harder to fix.
Let’s explore how the FUE technique works and why it’s safe and scar-free.
Before entering the operating room, the doctor begins by planning and designing the hairline together with the patient. The hairline must suit the patient’s facial structure and meet their expectations. This planning process requires artistic skill and precise calculation using specialized medical tools.
Next, the doctor selects strong follicles from the occipital area and trims the hair short to mark the scalp for extraction.
Local anesthesia is administered along the planned area. Once the anesthesia takes effect, the patient feels no sensation in the scalp. For added precision, BLS Hair Center uses KE-BOT technology to analyze and calculate grafts from the donor area—ensuring natural alignment and avoiding patchiness. The selected grafts are then transplanted to the target area.
Using a specialized punch tool (only 0.8 mm in diameter), the doctor extracts follicular cells from the donor area. These cells are preserved in optimal condition.
Consult with an American Board-certified Hair Transplant Specialist at
BLS Hair Center and receive a complimentary hair analysis
Under a microscope, the doctor examines and selects the healthiest grafts. This step is critical and requires expertise. The grafts are then loaded into a pen-like device that precisely implants each follicle into the prepared recipient sites.
This FUE procedure is safe, non-invasive, and highly popular today.
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FUE Hair Transplant Q&A
Many patients ask, “Is this technique really effective?” FUE is a low-risk, non-invasive procedure. It involves follicle extraction—not surgery. There’s no downtime or scarring, and patients can resume daily life immediately.
Pain tolerance varies by individual. The doctor administers local anesthesia at the extraction site and checks in with the patient throughout the procedure. Most patients report minimal discomfort during and after the transplant.
Recovery takes just 1 day.
After 1 day: Hair can be washed. Mild forehead swelling may occur for 2–3 days depending on the individual.
After 2 weeks: Scabs form at the transplant site.
Full results are visible within 1 year.
The procedure takes approximately 6–8 hours, depending on the severity of hair loss and the number of grafts required.
After transplantation, patients may experience shock loss—a temporary shedding phase that occurs between 2 weeks and 4 months. This is normal and varies by case. Close follow-up with the doctor is essential, as they can provide techniques to minimize shedding. Once this phase passes, the transplanted hair will grow naturally, remain strong, and become permanent.
Consult with an American Board-certified Hair Transplant Specialist at
BLS Hair Center and receive a complimentary hair analysis
