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MED0001602957. This website contains imagery that is only suitable for audiences 18+. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair restoration procedure where individual follicular units are harvested and transplanted to areas of thinning hair in selected patients. A consultation is required to confirm suitability, discuss donor area limits, scarring, expected timelines and risks.
FUE involves removing individual follicular units from a donor area (commonly the back/sides of the scalp) and placing them into recipient sites. It results in many small dot scars in the donor area and tiny recipient site scars; scarring is permanent and varies. Hair growth timelines vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Potential benefits depend on anatomy, skin quality and the extent of treatment. They may include:
– Redistribution of hair follicles to areas of thinning in selected patients (results vary).
– Donor area harvesting without a long linear scar (however dot scarring occurs).
– A staged plan may be discussed where hair loss pattern is progressive.
No result can be guaranteed. The likely degree of change, scar placement (if applicable) should be discussed during consultation. Transplantation does not stop ongoing hair loss in non‑transplanted areas; a long‑term plan may be discussed.
The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.
A suitable candidate is typically an adult who:
– Has hair loss pattern suitable for transplant and adequate donor density on assessment.
– Is medically fit for the procedure and aftercare.
– Understands scarring, timelines and variability.
You May Be a Good Candidate If
You may be a good candidate if you:
– You have realistic expectations about density and coverage.
– You understand that additional sessions may be needed.
– You can follow aftercare and avoid trauma to grafts.
This procedure/treatment may not be appropriate if you:
– Active scalp infection or uncontrolled inflammatory scalp disease.
– Insufficient donor hair for the desired coverage.
– Expectation of guaranteed density or “permanent” prevention of future hair loss.
Technique selection is individual and based on your anatomy, goals and safety considerations. Options may include:
– Donor assessment and planning: determines safe harvest numbers and design.
– FUE harvesting: individual follicular units extracted; dot scarring occurs.
– Recipient site creation and implantation: angle/direction planned to match existing hair where possible.
Your clinician/surgeon will explain the recommended approach and expected trade‑offs during consultation.
Anesthesia
Typically performed under local anaesthesia with sedation options depending on the case.
You will receive individual instructions. Common requirements may include:
– Medical history and medication review.
– Avoid blood‑thinning medicines/supplements where advised.
– Plan time off work and transport if sedation is used.
Return to Work: often a few days to 1–2 weeks depending on visibility and comfort.
Return to Exercise: light activity may resume early; strenuous exercise is usually restricted for a period as advised.
Assessing outcome: commonly assessed over 6–12+ months.
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MBBS BSc(Med) Hons GDip(Anat) MS (Plast) PhD (Med) FRACS (Plast)
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Dr. Sepehr Lajevardi is a Sydney based Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specialising in aesthetic surgery of breast and body, as well as skin cancer and hand surgery.
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MBBS BMedSci PGradDipAnat MPH FRACS (Plast)
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Dr Phaethon Karagiannis is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and an Australian-trained Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over 14 years of medical experience, including 9 years exclusively in plastic surgery. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Melbourne, where he also completed a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy. He later completed a Master of Public Health at the University of Sydney.
Dr Phaethon primarily focuses on Facial Surgeries.
FRACS (Plast), MSSc (Adel), MBBS (Adel)
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Dr Punj has completed two Subspecialty Fellowships after completing Plastic Surgery Training in Adelaide. Specialized in Aesthetic Surgery of the Face, Rhinoplasty, Breast including Body Contouring & Reconstructive surgery.
- Facial Surgery
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- Breast Surgery
- Breast Surgeries
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MBBS, Master of Surgery, FRACGP
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Dr Katelaris has extensive training and experience in same-day, local anaesthetic surgical assessment and procedures that are completed with meticulous technique. Dr Katelaris was a Urology Registrar for 3 years at teaching hospitals in Sydney, Albury and Tweed Heads.
- Skin Cancer
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- Urology
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MD, PhD, FRACS (Vascular Surgery)
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Dr Hajian is a Sydney-based vascular and Endovascular surgeon. He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and Australia and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr Hajian is an Australian trained vascular surgeon. As a specialist in vascular surgery, he provides high quality of care for patients with various acute and chronic conditions affecting the blood vessels and circulatory system.
- Varicose Veins
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- Endovascular Surgery
