What is a FUE hair transplant?
Follicular hair extraction is a surgical minimally invasive procedure to treat male and female baldness.
The operation also helps to make scars and burns on head, beard, eyebrow, and eyelash areas less noticeable.
For the hair transplant, the doctor uses the grain of sand size micro blades.
This method provides fast recovery after the procedure (3-5 days) and helps to avoid scars. That's why FUE is the most popular hair transplant method nowadays.
How is FUE hair transplant performed?
- The day before FUE hair transplant, a patient undergoes medical tests. Usually, they are included in the follicular unit extraction cost.
- A doctor appoints FUE procedure the next day.
- A patient stays under local or general anesthesia.
- A doctor accurately takes donor hair from the patient's nape and creates grafts (a set of 3-4 follicles).
- These grafts are inserted into the hairless area.
- The admission is not required. A patient can return to a hotel just after FUE operation.
A patient needs to stay in the country where FUE hair transplant was performed for 7 days. During this period, a doctor estimates how recovery goes. Then a patient returns home.
How long does FUE hair plantation take?
The duration of FUE operation depends on the number of transplanted grafts and the area size of baldness. It can take from 3 to 8 hours.
During the FUE procedure, a patient is under local or general anesthesia.
What are the benefits of FUE hair restoration?
Follicular Unit Extraction is the most popular option for hair transplant due to:
- strong and healthy follicles are individually selected, so it increases the success rate of operation significantly
- the donor's area heals fast, no scars remain (compared to FUT method)
- FUE method does not damage surrounding tissues or follicles.
Is FUE hair transplant safe?
FUE procedure is safe when performed by an experienced and qualified surgeon. But the results and the recovery process are very individual.
After the FUE hair transplant, risks of the infection, grafts rejection, and excessive bleeding may occur. Also, there is a hazard of allergic reactions to certain medications.
How much is a FUE hair transplant?
The average price of FUE hair transplant is $3,150, the minimum cost is $1,000, and the maximum is $11,000.
The FUE method cost is 10-20% higher than FUT hair transplant. But the last technique is older, painful and leaves scarring.
To know how much FUE hair transplant is in your case, submit a request on the Bookimed website.
Where is the cheapest FUE transplant?
The best deals on a hair transplant procedure are in Turkey. Clinics provide an all-inclusive package service for international patients.
The minimum price is $1,150, and the maximum is $3,100. The average cost of the hair transplant in Turkey is $1,950.
What is a package?
A hair transplant package is a set of services that international patient needs during the trip. Clinics provide fixed and reduced package prices.
Commonly FUE packages include:
- consultation with the doctor
- medical tests
- the procedure itself
- pre- and postoperative consultation
- medication
- transfers
- accommodation.
The package offers may vary according to a clinic and the chosen country. For more information, please fill the form on Bookimed.com, and our medical coordinator will help you to choose the most suitable package for your request.
What is a FUE cost per graft?
The FUE hair transplant cost per graft varies dramatically from country to country. It is caused by the general price policy within the state. Below you can see an approximate FUE price per graft in different regions:
|
Country |
FUE graft cost |
|---|---|
| India | $1.2 |
| Turkey | $1.5 |
| Thailand | $4 |
| Poland | $4 |
| South Korea | $5 |
| Germany | $5 |
What does a FUE price depend on?
The Follicular Unit Extraction price is affected by the following factors:
- The number of FUE grafts. The higher amount of grafts (3-4 follicles) is required, the higher FUE cost is. Only a doctor can determine how many grafts are necessary for effective hair transplant.
- The doctor's expertise. If a specialist has years of experience, improves the skills, and has got numerous certificates and awards, they can ask for a higher fee.
- The place of FUE hair transplant. FUE cost may differ from country to country by 6 times. For instance, the same procedure in Turkey or India will cost 2-3 times lower than in West European countries, South Korea or Thailand. The most expensive FUE is in the USA, Canada, Australia. Such a difference is explained by general price policy in a particular state.
- The way of FUE performing. There are 2 main ways to carry out a hair transplant — manually or by a robot. The robotic FUE cost is 15-20% more expensive than a standard one due to a higher accuracy and ability to transplant a bigger number of grafts per 1 procedure.
- Travel charges. When you calculate the FUE surgery cost, also take into account such travel charges as tickets, transfer, accommodation. They can affect a final bill significantly.
How to choose a clinic?
Choosing the clinic, pay attention to these criteria:
- The hospital certification. Clinics of the global healthcare segment need to have international accreditation. The hospitals that are certified are safe for patients.
- Technologies. Check if the hospital uses innovative techniques of the hair transplant. Newest equipment and methods provide better recovery and faster results.
- Doctor's experience. Check the doctor's CV and portfolio of before-after photos. Fill the form on Bookimd.com to get the full information about the doctor and the procedure.
- Patient reviews. Check the real patient reviews on Bookimed.com. Verified clinic's patients provide all information about the experience.
- Packages. Check the offers to get the full set of needed services.