Hair Loss / Alopecia

What is FUE Hair Transplant?

Follicular Unit Extraction harvests individual hair follicles from the donor area and transplants them to balding regions. No linear scar (vs FUT strip method). Modern techniques (sapphire blade, DHI) achieve highly natural-looking results.

Why China?

• Cost (3,500 grafts): $3,500-$7,500 vs. $12,000-$25,000 in the US (Turkey: $2,500-$6,000)
• High volume: Major hair clinics in Beijing/Shanghai perform 1,000+ FUEs/year
• Latest technology: Sapphire blades, DHI Choi implanters, robotic ARTAS available
• Combined with PRP: Platelet-rich plasma boosts graft survival

Who is a candidate?

• Norwood III-V male pattern hair loss
• Female pattern hair loss with stable donor area
• Eyebrow/beard restoration
• Adequate donor density (≥80 FU/cm²)
• Stable hair loss (or on medical therapy to prevent further loss)

Outcomes

Graft survival: 85-95%. Visible results: 3-4 months (peak at 12 months). Naturalness: very high with experienced surgeon. Maintenance: continue minoxidil/finasteride to preserve native hair.