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October 25, 2019 | By HSW Clinic
The cost of an FUE hair transplant depends on the number of grafts required, which varies from patient to patient based on the degree of hair loss and the results you want to achieve. Because every case is different, we provide a clear, personalised quote at your consultation once Dr. Nel has assessed your hair and discussed your goals — with no obligation to proceed. We also offer flexible payment options, which we’re happy to talk through.
FUE is carried out under local anaesthetic, so the procedure itself is not painful — most patients are comfortable throughout and many relax, listen to music, or watch something during the session. You may feel a small sting as the anaesthetic is administered at the start. Afterwards, some mild tenderness or tightness in the donor and recipient areas is normal for a few days and is easily managed with simple pain relief.
FUE is minimally invasive and most patients return to work after ten days, particularly if their role is not physically demanding. My standard advice is to take two weeks off post-procedure. Scabbing in the recipient area is normal and at the ten-day post-op review this is usually gone or I wash it off. We’ll give you detailed aftercare guidance and recommend avoiding strenuous exercise and swimming for the first two weeks until everything has healed.
Hair growth after a transplant is a gradual process and patience is important. The transplanted hairs typically shed within the first few weeks — this is completely normal and expected — before new growth begins at around three to four months. Most patients see meaningful improvement by six months, with the final, fullest result usually visible at around twelve to eighteen months.
Yes. The hair follicles used in an FUE transplant are taken from the “safe donor area” at the back and sides of the scalp, which is genetically resistant to the hormone (DHT) that causes male-pattern hair loss. Because of this, the transplanted hair continues to grow naturally for life. It’s worth noting that a transplant restores lost hair but does not stop further thinning of your existing, non-transplanted hair, which is something we’ll discuss as part of your long-term plan.
FUE involves harvesting individual follicular units rather than removing a strip of skin, so it does not leave a linear scar. Instead, it leaves tiny dot-like marks in the donor area that are typically not noticeable once the surrounding hair grows, and it allows most patients to wear their hair relatively short with confidence. Dr. Nel will discuss what you can realistically expect for your individual case.
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