How FUE Works, Step by Step
FUE is a same-day daycare procedure under local anaesthesia:
- Hairline design — your new, age-appropriate hairline is drawn and approved before anything begins.
- Local anaesthesia — the only sensation you’ll feel; the scalp is then numb.
- Graft extraction — follicular units are removed one by one with a micro-punch, leaving only tiny dot marks (no linear scar).
- Recipient sites — created at precise angles to mimic natural growth.
- Implantation — grafts placed by hair count, single-hair units at the hairline, multi-hair units behind for density.
- Same-day discharge — you leave with medicines and a care plan and can do desk work within 1–2 days.
For 2,000–3,000 grafts the day runs about 5–8 hours with breaks. Our full FUE guide covers the surgical detail.
Why Graft Handling Decides Your Result
FUE’s hidden weakness is out-of-body time — every hour grafts sit dehydrated, more follicles die, and the patient never sees it; they just get less density. Alloroots’ Realtime Bio-Enhanced FUE implants grafts in real time in a chilled, growth-factor-rich solution, protecting survival. This is why a slightly higher rate for proper handling costs less per growing hair than a cheap transplant where half the grafts die.
Is FUE Right for You?
FUE suits most patients with stable hair loss and an adequate donor area. It leaves no linear scar — ideal for short hairstyles — and a no-shave option keeps it discreet. If your loss is still early and follicles are alive, though, PRP or medication may be the smarter first step. A diagnosis tells you which. Pricing sits at ₹60–₹120 per graft with 0% EMI; get an estimate from the free hair analysis tool.
Recovery Timeline
- Days 1–10: mild swelling and scabbing; most social visibility gone by day 10.
- Weeks 2–8: transplanted hair sheds (normal shock loss); roots stay put.
- Months 3–6: new growth thickens.
- Months 12–18: final, mature result.
The ISHRS confirms these timelines are standard for FUE — patience through the shedding phase is part of the normal journey.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Alok Kumar Sahoo, MBBS, MD – Dermatology (AIIMS, New Delhi) · Alloroots · Aug 2026. Serves Kailash Colony within its service area. Prices indicative; final quote after assessment. Informational only.