MODERN HAIR TRANSFORMATIONS
How does a hair transplant work?
Patients often ask, “How does a hair transplant work?” More specifically, “What is a FUE hair transplant?”
In a FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) procedure, the team carefully extract individual hair follicles and transplant them into areas affected by hair loss. This modern technique offers several advantages over older methods.
I focus exclusively on FUE because it delivers the most natural-looking results while remaining the least invasive option available. By specialising in this technique alone, I have refined every stage of the process to provide patients with consistent, high-quality outcomes.
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Dr Peter Thomas
BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCGPFUE Hair Transplant Surgeon UK
FUE
explained
What is a FUE hair transplant?
A FUE hair transplant (Follicular Unit Extraction) is an advanced hair restoration procedure. It involves carefully transferring hair follicles from a donor area (usually the back and sides of the scalp) into areas affected by thinning or hair loss. The goal is to restore natural-looking density and recreate a balanced, natural hairline.
What Happens in a Hair Transplant - FUE Method?
FUE hair transplants involves several steps. Firstly, a refined process of making incisions to create sites for the hairs to be placed into. Secondly, gentle follicle extraction to remove the hair units from the donor area. Finally, precise implantation of the extracted follicles into the recipient sites.
Dr Peter Thomas and his team carefully design every procedure to suit each patient’s hair type, facial structure and desired outcome. Learn more about Dr Thomas’s Approach.
A Personalised Approach to FUE Hair Transplants and Restoration
Every stage of the FUE hair transplant process is carefully planned, from consultation and hairline design through to post-procedure aftercare. As a result, patients are guided throughout their journey with personalised treatment planning, honest advice and ongoing support. Learn more about Dr Thomas’s Process.
Latest methods
& technology
How does a hair transplant work with modern FUE techniques?
Dr Thomas uses Sapphire FUE technology to create precise implantation sites that support natural-looking density, minimal scarring and faster recovery.
Sapphire Blade Incisions
Dr Thomas uses advanced Sapphire blade technology to create precise, delicate incisions that traditional steel instruments cannot achieve as accurately.
The benefits include more natural hair growth angles, minimal tissue trauma, and faster healing. Consequently this helps patients achieve a denser more refined result, and improved healing time with less visible scarring.
Step 1 - Sapphire FUE Incisions
Micro Punch Extraction
Dr Thomas’s team use state-of-the-art micro punch tools to gently extract individual follicles with exceptional accuracy.
Importantly, this minimally invasive technique protects the integrity of each graft, reduces discomfort, minimises scarring and ensures a quicker recovery. Consequently, the entire experience is smoother and more comfortable for patients.
Step 2 - Micro-punch Extraction
Graft Preparation
The grafts are carefully examined and sorted into groups depending on the number of hairs they contain.
Consequently, they can be allocated to specific areas of the scalp. This allows for softer hairlines and targeted density where needed.
By maintaining optimal hydration and handling each graft with extreme care, the team maximises graft survival rates.
Step 3 - Graft Preparation
Mapping & Implantation
Dr Thomas strategically maps the recipient area to ensure each region receives the most suitable grafts.
As a result, single-hair are allocated to create soft, natural hairlines. Similarly, multi-hair grafts are used to build density in areas such as the crown.
Each graft is then placed into the Sapphire incision sites which follow the natural direction and angle of hair growth.
Step 4 - Graft Implantation
On the day of surgery
How does a hair transplant work:
Take a step inside
Watch what happens in a hair transplant. This highlight video provides a quick insight, and the parts shown include some of the key stages of a hair transplant. These are the graft extraction from the donor area, careful graft sorting, and finally the precise graft placement into Sapphire incision sites.
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Reasons to trust Dr Thomas and his expert FUE team
Why choose Dr Thomas and his team for your Sapphire FUE hair transplant or other hair loss services?