How a Hair Transplant Works

At ANAGEN Hair Transplant, every hair transplant is performed according to a rigorous protocol, combining medical expertise and aesthetic excellence.
Here are the 8 key stages of a procedure using the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique, recognized for its effectiveness and natural results.

Consultation and Planning

Everything begins with a personalized medical consultation with a specialist physician.

During this meeting, the following are assessed:

overall health status,
stage of alopecia,
quality of the donor area,
and the patient’s expectations.

A customized hair plan is then established, defining the number of follicles required and the areas to be treated (frontal hairline, temples, crown, vertex).
This stage ensures a precise medical approach tailored to each individual’s morphology.

Preparation on the Day of the Transplant

On the day of the procedure, the patient is welcomed by the medical team in a serene and confidential setting.
The scalp is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then local anesthesia is administered to ensure complete comfort throughout the entire procedure.
The patient remains conscious and relaxed: the FUE hair transplant is painless.

Follicle Extraction

The first operative phase consists of extracting follicular units (grafts) one by one using a micro-punch of less than one millimeter.
This extraction is performed in the donor area (generally the back or sides of the head).
This FUE micro-extraction technique:

avoids linear scarring,
respects the natural density of the donor area,
and promotes rapid and discreet healing.

Follicle Preparation

The extracted grafts are then entrusted to the technical team for meticulous sorting.
Each follicular unit is verified, cleaned, and preserved in sterile conditions to guarantee its viability until reimplantation.
This stage is essential to optimize the regrowth rate and the quality of the final result.

Creation of Recipient Sites

While the grafts are being prepared, the physician creates microscopic incisions in the recipient area.
These incisions define the direction, angle, and density of implantation, in order to reproduce the natural movement of the hair.
This stage determines the naturalness and harmony of the future result.

Follicle Implantation

The grafts are then implanted one by one into the micro-incisions.
This phase is lengthy and meticulous, as each follicle must be positioned with precision to integrate naturally with the rest of the hair.
Single units are placed at the front (frontal hairline) for a natural result, while multiple units ensure density in the posterior areas.

Immediate Post-Operative Care

At the end of the procedure, a complete medical check is performed.
The patient receives their ANAGEN post-operative kit, including the products necessary for healing (thermal water, gentle shampoo, soothing cream).
Precise instructions are explained for care during the first few days.
Slight sensitivity or swelling may appear, but these effects disappear quickly.
The team remains available at all times to support the patient.

Follow-Up and Results

Follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor healing and regrowth.
The first regrowth generally appears from the 3rd month, density increases progressively, and the final result is visible between 9 and 12 months.
The transplanted hair grows naturally and can be cut, styled, and maintained like the rest.

We answer all your questions

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1. What is a hair transplant?

A hair transplant is a medical procedure that involves taking hair follicles from a donor area (often the back of the head) to reimplant them in thinning or balding areas.
Transplanted grafts retain their permanent character, allowing for definitive and natural regrowth.

2. What is the difference between FUE and FUT?

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a modern technique that allows grafts to be harvested one by one, without a visible linear scar.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), which is older, involves a surgical strip taken from the back of the head.

FUE is today the most used method for its precision and scar discretion.

3. Who is hair transplant for?

Hair transplant is intended for people suffering from androgenetic alopecia, mainly men between 25 and 60 years old.
A medical evaluation is necessary to check the density and quality of the donor area, as well as the stability of hair loss before considering an intervention.

4. How many grafts can be implanted in one session?

The number of grafts depends on the surface to be treated and the density of the donor area.
A session can range from 1,000 to 6,000 grafts, spread over one or two days depending on the clinical case.
The practitioner determines the most suitable strategy after the diagnosis.

5. Is the procedure painful?

FUE hair transplant is performed under local anesthesia.
The patient is conscious and relaxed throughout the procedure.
Discomfort may be felt after the intervention, but it disappears in a few days with the prescribed care.

6. When does transplanted hair grow back?

Regrowth follows several natural stages:

Temporary loss of grafts between 2 and 4 weeks after the transplant,
Start of regrowth around the 3rd or 4th month,
Visible result at 6 months,
Final result between 9 and 12 months after the intervention.

Each patient progresses at their own pace.

7. Does hair transplant leave scars?

The FUE technique leaves no linear scar.
Micro-traces may be visible on the donor area for the first few days, but they disappear quickly.
Good healing depends on following post-operative instructions.

8. Does transplanted hair fall out again?

Implanted hair comes from areas genetically programmed not to fall out.
They retain this characteristic after the transplant.
However, non-transplanted hair may continue to thin: regular medical follow-up helps stabilize the progression of baldness.

9. How long does a hair transplant session last?

The duration depends on the number of grafts to be implanted.
On average, a session lasts 6 to 8 hours.
For large transplants (up to 6,000 grafts), the intervention can be performed over two consecutive days.

10. What precautions should be taken after a hair transplant?

The first few days require specific care to protect the grafts: