What Is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)?
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant technique that involves extracting groups of hair follicles from donor areas of the head. These donor hairs are then transplanted into areas affected by balding or thinning. The transplanted follicles continue to grow naturally, providing a fuller appearance and texture to your hair.
How Does FUE Work?
Mane Image, partnering with PAI Medical Group, performs the FUE procedure in the comfort of Mane Image's private, welcoming studio. During the FUE procedure, your PAI Medical Group surgeon extracts clusters of hair follicles from a designated donor area. Each extraction site is roughly the size of a hole punch, leaving minimal scarring, healing rapidly, and not requiring stitches.
Most FUE patients recover within 4-7 days. After the transplant, the new hair will grow naturally, blending seamlessly with your existing hair. This method is an excellent choice for achieving 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.
Look & Feel Your Best!
FUE is a hair loss solution that offers a natural look and feel using your own hair. This is accomplished through precise hair placement. Initially, your hair transplant surgeon makes a microscopic incision at the placement site, matching the angle of your natural hair growth. Then, each hair is meticulously positioned to ensure a natural appearance, hairline, and crown. This method delivers exceptional results that you will enjoy for many adventures to come.
What Are the Benefits of FUE?
Choosing the FUE hair transplant method offers several benefits, including:
- Minimally invasive: FUE is a minimally invasive procedure that heals quickly with very little scarring that will fade over time.
- Quick healing time: Most FUE patients recover within 4-7 days and resume normal daily activities. It may take several months before you see the full results of your transplant procedure. You have to give your hair time to grow in!
- Minimal scarring: The donor hair harvesting technique in FUE ensures minimal visible scarring.
- Permanent results: Since the transplanted hair is your own naturally growing hair, the results are permanent.
Who Is a Candidate for FUE?
Are you interested in FUE and curious as to whether you are a candidate? Most women with some viable hair make excellent candidates for this procedure. FUE requires a donor area from which hair can be harvested, so the best candidates are women experiencing thinning or balding who still have enough viable hair for the transplant. Since most women experience thinning instead of complete balding, chances are good that FUE is a viable hair loss solution for you.
If you're interested in FUE, your licensed hairstylist can conduct a thorough examination to determine if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure.
Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?
Start the next chapter of your life now. Mane Image has partnered with PAI Medical Group to offer advanced FUE hair transplant services to women of all ages, regardless of the cause of hair loss. If you live outside our service areas, we can even cover your travel costs. As the leading hair restoration studio, we proudly serve the Chicago, Naperville, Merrillville, South Bend, and beyond areas. Restore your full head of hair and live life to the fullest without limits. We're here to help you achieve your goals. Contact us today for a free consultation and for more details on FUE!
