FUE: Follicular Unit Extraction
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) removes individual hair follicles from the donor area and implants them into small, pre-made recipient sites. It's a well-established technique that can cover larger areas efficiently, offered at Seta Clinic Global alongside DHI depending on the patient's graft count and goals.
How It Works
About FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
FUE extracts individual follicular units one at a time from the donor area (typically the back and sides of the scalp), then implants them into recipient sites prepared in advance by the surgical team.
Because extraction and site preparation are separate steps, FUE allows a surgical team to work across a larger area efficiently, which is useful for higher graft counts or broader coverage.
Benefits
- Well-established technique with a long clinical track record
- Efficient for larger sessions and broader area coverage
- No linear scar: donor sites are small, round punch extractions rather than a strip incision
- Can be combined with DHI in the same session depending on the treatment plan
How It Compares
FUE involves extracting grafts and manually creating recipient sites before implantation. DHI uses a specialized pen (Choi pen) to extract and implant grafts simultaneously, allowing greater precision and density without pre-made incisions. DHI is generally recommended for hairline design and higher density; FUE can cover larger areas more quickly.
Where It's Used
Treatments using this technique
FAQ
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) FAQ
Yes, like DHI, FUE relocates the patient's own permanent donor-area hair follicles, which retain their genetic resistance to hair loss once transplanted.
Curious if FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is right for you?
Share your goals with Seta Clinic Global and a coordinator will confirm the right technique for your case.