What is follicular unit extraction (FUE)?
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant method where individual follicular units are extracted directly from the donor area and implanted into thinning or bald areas of the scalp.
Unlike older strip methods, FUE leaves minimal scarring and offers a more natural-looking result. It's become one of the most popular surgical solutions for advanced hair loss in both men and women.
Red light therapy is often recommended after FUE procedures to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and stimulate newly transplanted follicles to support better graft survival and growth outcomes.
Related terms
Diffuse Thinning
Clinical Applications
Diffuse thinning refers to uniform hair loss across the entire scalp rather than in defined patches or regions.
Lichen Planopilaris
Clinical Applications
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is a rare inflammatory condition that results in scarring alopecia.
Corticosteroids
Clinical Applications
Corticosteroids are a class of anti-inflammatory medications used to suppress immune activity in conditions such as alopecia areata and other autoimmune-related hair loss.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Clinical Applications
PRP is a regenerative therapy that uses concentrated platelets to stimulate hair growth.
