Guide

Hair transplant methods compared

FUE, Sapphire FUE and DHI move your own follicles from the donor area. Here you can see how the three methods differ and what each one is suited to.

  • FUE, Sapphire FUE and DHI at a glance
  • Which method suits you is decided by the doctor after the examination
  • The hair analysis and consultation are free and without obligation
Hair transplant methods comparedIllustration
Methods compared

All three move your own follicles from the donor area. They differ in how the channels are made and how grafts are placed.

Illustration: a fine hollow punch removes a single follicular unit from the shaved donor areaIllustration

FUE

Single extraction, channels opened beforehand

Suited to
  • Larger areas
  • Front and mid scalp
  • Many grafts in one session
Shaving
Donor area usually cut short
Particular feature
No linear scar at the back of the head
More about FUE

With every method

  • Healing approx. 3–5 days
  • Session approx. 6–8 hours
  • Local anaesthesia

Which method suits you is decided by the doctor after the examination.

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