What Is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)?
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant procedure involving taking clusters of hairs (follicular units) from other areas of the body, known as donor areas. The living donor hairs are transplanted in balding and thinning areas and then grow naturally to give you a fuller look and feel.
How Does FUE Work?
Mane Image, partnering with PAI Medical Group, offers FUE for men at Mane Image's private and welcoming studio. During the FUE process, your certified PAI surgeon harvests clusters of hairs (follicular units) from the pre-identified donor region. Each donor site is about the size of a hole punch that does not leave noticeable scars, heals very quickly, and doesn't require sutures. In fact, most FUE patients heal in approximately 4-7 days.
After the FUE transplant, your new hair will continue to grow naturally, just like the rest of your natural hair (because it is your hair)! This is a fantastic option to achieve fullness, coverage, and a completely natural-looking hairline.
How Much Does a Hair Transplant Cost?
The cost of a hair transplant will vary per person but will typically cost between $5,800 - $16,800. There are different factors that impact the price such as:
- Scalp Health
- Genetics of Hair
- Health of Donor Area
- Number of Procedures
- Number of Grafts
- Scars or Medications
- Current Hair Follicles
- Amount of Hair Loss
Since every transplant is unique to you and your situation, we encourage you to come in for a complimentary consultation. At that time, we can talk through your hair needs, provide a quote, and discuss financing options.
A Natural Look & Feel
FUE is a hair loss solution that provides a natural look and feel using your very own hair. This is achieved by meticulous hair placement. First, your hair transplant surgeon makes a microscopic incision at the placement site at the exact angle that matches the direction your hair naturally grows. Next, each hair is carefully positioned to provide you with a natural look, hairline, and crown. It doesn't get any better than this!
What Are the Benefits of FUE?
There are several benefits to choosing the FUE hair transplant method. The advantages of FUE include:
- Minimally invasive: FUE is a minimally invasive procedure that heals quickly and doesn't leave noticeable scars.
- Quick healing time: Most FUE patients heal within 4-7 days.
- Minimal scarring: Due to the harvesting technique of donor hairs, FUE does not leave noticeable scars.
- Permanent results: Since it is your own naturally growing hair, the results are permanent.
Who Is FUE For?
Are you a candidate for FUE? Most men who have at least some viable hair make great candidates for this procedure. Since the FUE hair transplant procedure requires a donor area where hair can be harvested, the best candidates for FUE are men who are experiencing thinning or balding yet still have enough viable hair to use for the transplant.
If you're interested in FUE, your licensed hairstylist is happy to conduct a thorough examination and determine if you’re a suitable candidate.
Is FUE Right for You?
There is no better time than now to achieve a full head of hair. Mane Image has partnered with PAI Medical Group to provide state-of-the-art FUE hair transplant services to men of all ages, regardless of the cause of hair loss. You can even get your travel costs covered if you live outside of the areas we serve. As the number one hair restoration studio, we proudly serve Chicago, Naperville, Merrillville, and South Bend and beyond areas. There's never been a better time to restore your full head of hair and live life to the fullest without limits. We are here to help you achieve your goals. Contact us today for a free consultation!