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What Is FUE Hair Transplant?
FUE hair transplant, or follicular unit extraction, represents an advanced surgical technique addressing pattern baldness, thinning hair, and localized hair loss. This procedure extracts individual follicles from donor areas (typically the back and sides of the scalp) and transplants them into recipient sites experiencing thinning or baldness. Unlike traditional strip methods removing linear scalp sections, FUE extracts follicles individually using micro-punch tools, preserving tissue and minimizing visible scarring.
The results of a hair transplant are permanent because the hair from the back of the head retains its characteristics when moved to the front. These procedures usually take a long time : a full day (8 to 12 hours) to be performed.
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At Clinique Face MD, our medical team performs FUE hair transplant using the SAFE System, an extraction system that uses a blunt-tipped punch to separate each follicular unit from the surrounding tissue.
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Benefits of FUE Hair Transplant
FUE hair transplant offers comprehensive advantages for permanent hair restoration:
- Minimal Visible Scarring: Follicular unit extraction creates tiny, microscopic extraction points rather than linear scars, allowing short hairstyles without visible evidence.
- Graft preservation: Extraction with the SAFE System is designed to limit damage to follicles, and grafts are kept in a PRP solution until they are placed.
- Natural-Looking Hair Density: Individual follicle placement enables precise control over hair direction, angle, and distribution, creating authentic hairline restoration mimicking natural growth patterns.
- Permanent Hair Restoration: Transplanted follicles retain their genetic resistance to hair loss, providing lifelong results without requiring ongoing maintenance treatments.
- Minimal Downtime and Discomfort: Local anesthesia eliminates surgical pain, while minimally invasive extraction reduces post-procedure discomfort and enables faster healing compared to strip harvesting.
FUE vs. Traditional Hair Transplant Techniques
FUE hair transplant extracts individual follicular units using specialized micro-punch instruments, typically 0.7mm to 1.0mm in diameter. At Clinique Face MD, our surgical team uses the SAFE System, designed to remove follicles while preserving scalp tissue. This technique creates tiny, nearly invisible extraction points healing within days, allowing short hairstyles without visible scarring. The procedure requires advanced surgical skill but delivers superior aesthetic outcomes with minimal trauma.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Traditional FUT, also called strip hair transplantation, removes a linear strip of scalp tissue from the donor area—typically the back of the head—then dissects this strip under microscopy to separate follicular units for transplantation. While this method enables efficient harvesting of large graft numbers, it creates a permanent linear scar measuring several inches long. Patients who prefer short hairstyles may find this scar cosmetically unacceptable. Strip removal requires sutures, extends recovery, and causes more discomfort compared to FUE.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) or Strip Harvesting
Meet the Clinique Face MD Team
Our surgeons’ extensive training in facial anatomy and aesthetic surgery ensures every hair transplant maintains the highest standards of surgical precision and patient safety.
Our surgical team specializes exclusively in facial and scalp procedures, bringing deep understanding of hair growth patterns, follicle biology, and scalp circulation to every restoration case. Using the SAFE System and established surgical protocols, our surgeons plan each restoration around the patient’s goals.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for FUE Hair Transplant?
Ideal candidates for FUE hair transplant include men and women experiencing permanent hair loss who seek natural restoration without visible scarring. This procedure works best for patients with sufficient donor hair density to provide adequate follicles for transplantation.
Good candidates typically experience:
- Progressive male or female pattern baldness affecting the crown, hairline, or temples
- Thinning hair density creating visible scalp exposure or widening part lines
- Realistic expectations about achievable density and natural improvement levels
- Good overall health without conditions impairing wound healing
- Non-smoking status or willingness to quit tobacco to optimize graft survival
During your consultation at Clinique Face MD, our team evaluates your scalp condition, donor hair characteristics, and aesthetic goals to determine whether FUE hair transplant is the most effective solution.
What Are the Risks of FUE Hair Transplant?
Like all surgical procedures, FUE hair transplant carries potential risks that patients should understand. Our experienced surgical team at Clinique Face MD minimizes these risks through meticulous technique and comprehensive patient preparation.
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Potential Risks Include:
- Infection: Bacterial infection occurs rarely with proper sterile technique, affecting less than 1% of cases. Prescribed antibiotics provide protection.
- Bleeding or Hematoma: Minor bleeding is normal, but excessive bleeding occurs rarely. Patients with bleeding disorders require special precautions.
- Folliculitis: Inflammation of transplanted follicles can develop, appearing as small bumps that resolve with topical treatments or antibiotics.
- Numbness or Altered Sensation: Temporary numbness is common and usually resolves within weeks to months. Permanent changes are rare.
- Poor Graft Survival: Some grafts may not survive. Smoking significantly reduces survival rates.
- Unnatural Appearance: Improper graft placement or hairline design can create artificial results. Experienced teams minimize this risk.
- Scarring: Though FUE creates minimal scarring, some patients develop visible dots or thickened scars, particularly those prone to keloid formation.
Our surgeons’ training as a head and neck surgeon practicing in facial plastic surgery helps minimize these risks. Our team provides detailed instructions and monitoring to optimize healing.
FUE Hair Transplant Cost in Montreal
FUE hair transplant cost in Montreal varies based on the number of grafts required, hairline complexity, and whether the procedure combines with treatments like PRP therapy. Extensive baldness requiring more follicular units costs more than limited thinning areas.
At Clinique Face MD, fue hair transplant cost montreal reflects the SAFE System technique, surgical team expertise, and comprehensive care including consultation, surgery, monitoring, and recovery instructions. Pricing encompasses surgeon fees, facility costs, anesthesia, specialized instruments, and follow-up appointments.
For detailed pricing specific to your restoration goals, visit https://cliniquefacemd.com/prices/ or book a consultation
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How Long Is Recovery After FUE Hair Transplant?
FUE hair transplant recovery progresses through distinct phases as your scalp heals and transplanted follicles establish blood supply.
First 24-48 Hours
Immediately following the procedure, patients experience mild swelling and slight tenderness at extraction and transplant sites. Small scabs form around each follicle, protecting grafts during healing. Most patients manage discomfort with prescribed medication and rest with head elevated.
First Week
Scabs soften and naturally separate from the scalp, typically resolving within 7-10 days with gentle washing. Swelling subsides by day three or four. Patients avoid strenuous exercise and activities that could dislodge grafts. Most return to desk work within 2-3 days.
Two to Four Weeks
Transplanted hairs enter a shedding phase where initial hair shafts fall out while follicles remain anchored—this is normal and expected. The donor area heals fully, with extraction points becoming nearly invisible. Patients resume normal activities including exercise.
Three to Six Months
New hair growth begins emerging from transplanted follicles, initially appearing fine before gradually thickening. Growth occurs at different rates across the scalp. Patience is essential as results develop progressively.
Six to Twelve Months
Hair density increases monthly as more follicles enter active growth and existing hairs mature. By nine months, most patients see substantial improvement, with final results continuing through month twelve. Most patients see dramatic hair density improvement within 9-12 months, with transplanted follicles providing permanent growth throughout their lifetime.
Schedule Your Hair Transplant Consultation in Montreal
Our surgeons and the team at Clinique Face MD combine surgical expertise with advanced hair restoration technology to deliver natural, permanent results through precise follicular unit extraction. If you’re ready to restore your hair density and address thinning or baldness with Montreal’s advanced FUE techniques, contact our clinic today to schedule your consultation and discover how hair transplant can achieve fuller hair coverage.
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What is the difference between FUE and FUT hair transplant?
FUE extracts individual follicles using micro-punch tools, creating tiny, nearly invisible scars allowing short hairstyles. FUT removes a strip of scalp tissue, leaving a linear scar. FUE offers minimal scarring, faster recovery, and no sutures, while FUT enables harvesting more grafts but creates visible scarring and longer healing.
How long does it take to see results from FUE hair transplant?
Transplanted hair initially sheds within 2-4 weeks, then new growth begins after 3-4 months. Visible improvement appears around 6 months, with substantial density by 9 months. Final results are complete at 12 months when transplanted follicles have entered active growth and reached full thickness.
Is FUE hair transplant painful?
FUE hair transplant is performed under local anesthesia, eliminating pain during the procedure. Patients may feel slight pressure or tugging during extraction and transplantation, but these are not painful. Post-procedure discomfort is typically mild and well-managed with prescribed pain medication.
Where can I find hair transplant near me?
Clinique Face MD provides advanced FUE hair transplant in Montreal using the SAFE System under our surgeons’ medical direction. Our clinic specializes exclusively in facial and scalp procedures, offering comprehensive hair restoration with state-of-the-art technology. Schedule a consultation to discuss your options.
The surgeons at Clinique Face MD
Surgical procedures are performed by head and neck surgeons (otolaryngology–head and neck surgery) practicing in facial plastic surgery at Clinique Face MD, members of the Collège des médecins du Québec and certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
How much does a hair transplant cost at Clinique Face MD?
A full FUE session for one area (the front or the crown) costs $7,500, PRP included. The plan is confirmed at the consultation.
Which hair transplant technique do you use?
The clinic performs FUE only: follicles are harvested one by one, with no strip and no linear scar. Transplants are performed by the Clinique Face MD medical team, led by head and neck surgeons practicing in facial plastic surgery.
Am I a candidate for a hair transplant?
You need enough donor hair at the back and sides of the head and stable hair loss. Very extensive or progressing loss may first call for medical treatment or PRP. The consultation assessment determines this.