Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Hair Transplant in Toronto

Follicular Unit Extraction offers several advantages over FUT hair restoration surgery. FUE is minimally invasive, avoiding large incisions and minimizing scarring. This translates to a faster and less painful recovery. Additionally, FUE hair restoration allows for a more natural-looking hairline and greater versatility with hairstyles due to the absence of linear scars.

The cost of a FUE hair transplant procedure at Hair Transplant Medical Centre starts at approximately $5,500. During your free consultation at our hair transplant clinic, we will provide a personalized cost estimate based on your specific needs and desired results. Factors influencing cost include the number of grafts transplanted and the complexity of the procedure. We also offer financing options available through Beautifi for your convenience.

FUE hair transplants are a viable option for men and women experiencing various types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness, female pattern hair loss, receding hairline, thinning hair, and alopecia areata. During your free consultation, our hair restoration specialists will assess your scalp health, hair loss pattern, and hair follicles in your donor area to determine if FUE is the right choice for you.

A FUE hair transplant is typically performed under local anesthesia. Individual follicular units are extracted from the donor area and meticulously transplanted to the balding or thinning areas. The procedure itself can take several hours depending on the number of grafts being transplanted.

Recovery from FUE hair transplants is generally faster and less painful compared to FUT hair transplant surgery. You may experience some tenderness and swelling in the scalp for a few days following the procedure. Most patients can return to work within a few days and resume normal activities within a week. We will provide detailed post-operative instructions to ensure optimal healing.

Hair transplants use your own genetically resistant hair follicles, providing the most permanent results for hair loss patients. Transplanted hair will continue to grow naturally throughout your lifetime.

Determining the optimal age for a hair transplant involves assessing individual hair loss patterns and ensuring that hair loss has stabilized. Generally, the late 20s to early 30s is considered an ideal age range for undergoing the procedure. During your free consultation, our hair restoration specialists will assess your scalp health, hair loss pattern, and hair follicles in your donor area to determine if FUE is the right choice for you.

Yes, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is generally cheaper than Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). Here’s why:

Cost Differences Between FUT and FUE

Labor-Intensive Process:

FUE involves extracting individual hair follicles one by one, making it more time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing the cost.

FUT involves removing a strip of scalp, which allows for faster extraction of multiple hair follicles at once, making it more cost-effective.

The procedure itself is only mildly discomforting, as anesthesia is administered beforehand. After the procedure, you can expect the treated area to feel sensitive for under a week.

Follicular unit extraction is most often done over a series of treatment sessions. Each session lasts from 2 to 4 hours, but a more extended 10 to 12 hours may be a better option for some patients.

Yes, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), like any surgical procedure, comes with risks and potential side effects. However, when performed by an experienced surgeon, these risks are minimal.

Common Side Effects of FUE Hair Transplant

• Swelling – Temporary swelling of the forehead and scalp, usually resolving within a few days.
• Redness & Scabbing – Small scabs form around implanted grafts, typically falling off within 7-10 days.
• Itching – Mild to moderate itching in the donor or recipient area, which can be managed with medicated shampoo.
• Shock Loss – Temporary shedding of transplanted and existing hair, with regrowth occurring over time.

No, you don’t always have to shave your entire head for an FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant, but it depends on the technique used and the clinic’s preferences.

Shaving Options for FUE

Full Shave (Standard FUE)

Most clinics prefer to shave the entire head for better visibility and easier extraction.

Recommended for large procedures requiring 2000+ grafts.

Partial Shave (“Undercut” FUE)

Only the donor area (back and sides of the head) is shaved, while the top hair remains long.

Best for medium-sized procedures (1000-2000 grafts).

Allows for better concealment post-surgery.

No-Shave FUE (“Long Hair” FUE)

No visible shaving; individual follicular units are removed while keeping surrounding hair intact.

Ideal for small procedures (less than 1000 grafts).

More expensive and time-consuming due to precision work.

Hair Surrounding the Extracted Follicles Will Cover the Area

Since FUE removes individual hair follicles, the tiny gaps left behind become less noticeable as surrounding hair grows.

Thinning in the donor area is minimal.

Permanent Hair Loss in Extracted Grafts

The hairs removed do not grow back in the donor area because FUE takes the entire follicle, not just the hair strand.

However, this is spread out evenly, so it’s not noticeable unless too many grafts are taken.

Healing & Recovery

Small dot-like scars may form but usually fade over time.

Within 2-3 weeks, hair in the donor area starts to grow back, making the extraction sites blend in.