An FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant moves healthy hair follicles from the back or sides of the scalp to areas affected by hair loss. It can help restore a receding hairline, improve coverage on a thinning crown or fill in other areas where hair has been lost.
The FUE hair transplant process includes consultation, hairline planning, follicle extraction and graft implantation. Here's what happens during treatment.
We'll assess your hair loss pattern, scalp health and donor hair density and thickness. We'll also review your medical history and treatment goals to decide whether FUE is suitable for you or if further assessment is needed.
Your hairline and treatment areas are planned around your existing hair, available donor hair and the coverage that can realistically be achieved.
We numb the donor and recipient areas with local anesthesia to help keep you comfortable during the procedure.
Our team uses a small FUE punch to carefully extract individual follicular units. We follow the natural direction of your hair and plan the extractions to help preserve the donor area's appearance.
The extracted grafts are checked, sorted and protected from damage or drying before implantation.
Small openings are made in the recipient area, sometimes using sapphire blades when appropriate. Their angle, direction and spacing are planned to support natural-looking hair growth.
Each graft is carefully placed into a prepared opening, following the planned direction and angle of your hair.
We check the treated areas and explain how to care for your scalp, protect the grafts and return to normal activities. We'll also discuss any prescribed medication and follow-up appointments.
FUE hair transplantation takes several hours, so breaks may be arranged when needed. Food and drinks may also be offered when appropriate for your medical condition and treatment plan. Our team will make sure you're comfortable during the procedure.
An FUE hair transplant usually takes 5–8 hours, but this can vary depending on the number of grafts, the size of the area being treated and the complexity of the procedure.
There's no single best age for a hair transplant. It depends more on how your hair loss is progressing, whether you have enough healthy donor hair and your overall health.
If you're younger, we may recommend waiting until your hair loss pattern becomes clearer, as further thinning could affect the result. Older patients can also be suitable for FUE if they have sufficient donor hair and are in good health.
Your scalp starts healing soon after the procedure, but new hair growth takes several months. Here's what you can generally expect as you recover.
You may notice redness, tenderness, small scabs and swelling around the treated areas. Swelling can sometimes reach the forehead. During these first few days, it's important to protect the grafts from rubbing, pressure and accidental knocks.
Scabs gradually clear as your scalp heals. Some redness or sensitivity may remain, and the small extraction marks in the donor area can take longer to fade. Follow your washing instructions and avoid picking at the scabs.
Some transplanted hair may shed during the first several weeks. This is common and doesn't necessarily mean the follicles have been lost. The timing and amount of shedding vary from person to person.
New hairs may start to appear. They can look fine, sparse or uneven at first, and some people notice growth later than others.
As more transplanted hair grows, you may notice better coverage and density. The hair can also become thicker as it matures.
Hair growth and appearance continue to develop. The final result depends on factors such as graft survival, hair characteristics, healing and any ongoing hair loss.
Everyone heals differently, so it's important to follow the washing, activity and scalp-care instructions provided by our clinical team.
No. Hair follicles removed during FUE don't normally grow back in the places they were taken from. However, the surrounding hair continues to grow and can help cover the small extraction marks.
This is why careful donor-area planning matters. Removing too many grafts, or taking them too close together, can leave noticeable thinning.
Yes. FUE leaves small, dot-like scars where follicular units are removed, usually at the back or sides of the scalp.
These scars are permanent, although they often become less noticeable as the scalp heals. How visible they are depends on the number and distribution of extractions, how your skin heals and the length of your hair. They're usually easier to see with very short haircuts.
Empire Aesthetics offers FUE hair transplantation in New Jersey, with procedures performed by Dr. Nargiz Gasimova and a team of four hair transplant specialists from Turkey.
Dr. Gasimova is a New Jersey-licensed physician with 18 years of medical experience. She's present throughout each procedure, working alongside the team and overseeing the treatment. Each Turkish specialist has over 10 years of experience in hair transplantation.
Our team follows strict sterilization protocols during the procedure.
FUE hair transplant prices depend on how many grafts you need.
An FUE hair transplant with 3,000 grafts costs $6,500. If you need more or fewer grafts, the price will be different.
We'll look at your hair loss and available donor hair during your consultation, discuss how many grafts you may need and confirm the cost.
You'll be supervised during your FUE hair transplant, with our team monitoring your comfort and wellbeing at every stage of the procedure.
Before you leave, we'll explain how to care for your scalp, provide written aftercare instructions and arrange follow-up appointments to check your recovery and hair growth.
Common questions about this treatment — your provider will cover anything specific to you at consultation.
Transplanted follicles that successfully take hold can continue growing hair for many years. However, FUE doesn't stop your existing, non-transplanted hair from thinning. If your hair loss continues, you may need further treatment in the future.
Yes. Not every transplanted graft is guaranteed to survive, and the amount of new hair growth can vary. Scalp health, how the grafts are handled, healing and ongoing hair loss can all affect the result.
Some FUE procedures involve around 3,000 grafts, but you may need more or fewer depending on the area being treated, your existing hair density and how much healthy donor hair is available.
We'll assess your hair loss and donor area before recommending a graft count.
FUE is performed under local anesthesia, so the donor and recipient areas are numb during surgery. You may feel some discomfort when the anesthetic is injected or pressure during the procedure, but significant pain isn't usually expected once your scalp is numb.
Your scalp may feel tender or sore afterward. Pain medication can be prescribed if needed.
Redness, swelling, tenderness, itching and small scabs are common as your scalp heals. These effects are usually temporary.
Other possible complications include bleeding, infection, prolonged redness or pain, changes in skin sensation, visible scarring, ingrown hairs and poor graft growth. Hair may grow unevenly or in an unnatural direction, and some existing hair may shed temporarily or persistently.
Rare complications include significant donor-area thinning or tissue injury. Our clinical team will explain what to expect during recovery and when to seek medical attention.
