Follicular unit excision · Manchester
FUE uses a small punch to excise follicular units one at a time from the donor area. They are prepared and placed into carefully planned recipient sites.
FUE suitability and donor assessment
FUE may suit patients with a diagnosed pattern of hair loss, an adequate donor area and goals that can be met within a finite donor supply. Dr Jamie compares these factors before recommending a plan.
Confirm the cause, pattern and likely progression of loss. Consider whether investigation, medical treatment or observation should come first.
Assess density, hair calibre and the proposed donor zone. Plan conservatively to protect hair for current and possible future needs.
Discuss shaving the back and sides to a zero, the small round scars left by FUE and how these suit your preferred hairstyle.
“If you’re worried about your hairline and it makes you feel self-conscious, I’d recommend having a consultation with Jamie. See what he can do and what the options are. Already, I can see that I’m going to be a lot more comfortable with my hairline. It’s a big confidence boost.”
Hair transplant patient
Your first appointment
Your 60-minute consultation with Dr Jamie can take place online or at the Bury clinic. You receive a detailed assessment of your hair loss and donor area, with a clear recommendation for your long-term plan.
Explain what has changed, how hair loss affects you and the improvements you would like help with.
Review your health, medication and family history, including any previous treatments and how your hair loss has changed.
Assess your hair loss pattern, scalp and donor density, considering the hair available for current and future needs.
Compare FUE, FUT and medical treatment, with a personalised recommendation, clear next steps and a written quote.
The procedure
FUE, or follicular unit excision, uses a small punch to remove follicular units individually. The grafts are prepared and placed into recipient sites created to follow the agreed design.
Dr Jamie works with you to design a hairline that suits your face shape. Together, you agree the treatment area, expected coverage and donor plan before surgical preparation begins.
The donor area is trimmed and cleaned in preparation for graft removal. Local anaesthetic injections then numb the area before Dr Jamie begins extracting the selected follicular units.
Dr Jamie uses a punch to make small circular incisions around selected follicular units. The grafts are removed, checked, counted and prepared for implantation. This usually takes 2–3 hours.
Dr Jamie creates small incisions in the recipient area, following the agreed hairline design and the planned angle, direction and distribution of your natural hair. This takes around 1 hour.
Our highly trained hair technicians place the prepared grafts into the recipient sites created by Dr Jamie. This follows the agreed treatment plan and usually takes a further 2–3 hours.
Before you leave
Dr Jamie will explain your aftercare and provide a specially curated bag containing everything you need to look after your new hair follicles during the first two weeks.
Choosing a technique
Both techniques move your own donor hair to areas of thinning or loss. The main difference is how follicles are removed. Dr Jamie recommends an approach based on your donor supply, hairstyle, previous treatment and long-term plan.
FUE, often described as extraction, uses a small punch to remove follicular units individually before placement.
More about FUEA narrow strip of hair-bearing scalp is removed, then divided into follicular-unit grafts for placement.
More about FUT
Your doctor
Dr Jamie personally assesses your suitability, plans the donor and recipient areas, agrees the hairline and performs the surgical stages of your treatment.
He remains involved through aftercare as the donor area heals and transplanted hair moves through its early shedding and growth stages.
His approach balances natural-looking coverage with long-term donor preservation, giving you a plan designed around both your current goals and future hair-loss pattern.
Recovery and aftercare
The early days are about protecting the grafts and small donor wounds. Recovery and growth vary, so your own aftercare instructions and review plan take priority over general timelines.
Follow your personalised washing, sleeping and activity guidance while the grafts and small donor wounds begin to settle and heal.
Transplanted hairs may shed as the follicles reset. This is usually expected and does not mean the final result has been lost.
New hairs can appear unevenly and feel fine at first. Photographs are more useful than comparing your hair from day to day.
Density and texture continue developing. Dr Jamie reviews progress and discusses further treatment only when it is clinically appropriate.
FUE pricing
FUE is quoted individually because the price depends on the treatment area, available donor supply and complexity of the agreed surgical plan.
