Tired of watching your hairline recede? Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a state-of-the-art solution for thinning or balding hair. At Marietta Plastic Surgery, Dr. Atanu Biswas performs FUE using the Foundation Aesthetic Hair Restoration Method by Dr. J. Epstein, offering lasting results with virtually undetectable scars and unsurpassed naturalness.
Restore Your Hairline With Virtually Undetectable Scars
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive hair restoration technique that transplants individual hair follicles—typically from the back of the scalp—into thinning or balding areas. FUE avoids linear scars by using tiny circular punches, allowing for faster recovery and virtually undetectable donor sites. At Marietta Plastic Surgery, FUE is performed using the Foundation Aesthetic Hair Restoration Method, ensuring precision, high graft survival, and unsurpassed naturalness under the care of skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Biswas.
FUE Hair Transplant Treats:
- Receding hairlines
- Thinning crowns
- Widening parts
- Bald patches
- Sparse eyebrows
- Beard or facial hair gaps
- Hair loss from scarring or trauma
Maintain Your Existing Hairstyle With No-Shave FUE
No-Shave FUE is a specialized hair transplant technique that allows you to maintain your existing hairstyle while undergoing restoration. Instead of shaving the donor and recipient areas, Dr. Biswas carefully selects and extracts follicles from beneath longer hair using specialized tools.
These grafts are then implanted with precision to match the angle and direction of your natural hair growth. This technique ensures discreet healing, allowing you to return to daily life without noticeable signs of surgery.
Advantages of FUE Hair Transplant With the Foundation Method:
- Performed by board-certified plastic surgeons trained in advanced techniques
- Uses the WAW FUE system for precise, high-yield follicle extraction
- Avoids linear scars with tiny 0.8–0.9 mm punches
- Offers twilight sedation for a near-painless experience
- Enables No-Shave FUE for discreet healing
- Delivers unsurpassed naturalness of results
- Reduces trauma to donor and recipient sites
- Tailors hairline design with an aesthetic surgical approach
Your FUE Hair Transplant Session
On the day of your procedure, Dr. Biswas will begin by reviewing your customized treatment plan and preparing the donor and recipient areas. After administering local anesthesia or twilight sedation for comfort, he will use the advanced WAW FUE system to carefully extract individual hair follicles—typically from the back or sides of your scalp—using a precise, 0.8–0.9 mm punch tool. These follicles are selected for their health and density to ensure optimal graft survival.
Once harvested, Dr. Biswas will implant the follicles into thinning or balding areas, following the natural angles, direction, and density of your existing hair. This artistic approach helps achieve a seamless and aesthetically pleasing hairline. The session can last anywhere from 6 to 10 hours, depending on the number of grafts needed, and you can return home the same day.
Side Effects & Recovery
You may experience mild redness, swelling, or soreness in the donor and recipient areas for a few days after your FUE hair transplant. These effects are temporary and typically resolve within a week. Most patients return to non-strenuous activities within 1-2 days and resume exercise after about five. With the Foundation method, your recovery is faster and more discreet—especially if you choose the No-Shave FUE option for minimal disruption to your routine.
Results: Onset & Longevity
You can expect new hair growth to begin around 3 to 4 months after your FUE procedure, with full results visible within 10 to 12 months. The transplanted follicles are genetically resistant to balding, so they’ll continue growing for a lifetime. Once your hair regrows, you can style, cut, and care for it just like your natural hair with virtually undetectable signs of surgery.
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FUE Hair Transplant FAQs
What makes FUE different from the traditional strip (FUT) method?
FUE, or Follicular Unit Extraction, removes individual follicular units using tiny circular punches, while the strip method (FUT) removes a linear section of the scalp. FUE avoids stitches, heals into virtually undetectable dots, and offers a faster, more comfortable recovery.
How long does the procedure take?
FUE procedures typically last 6 to 10 hours, depending on the number of grafts being transplanted. Because each follicle is harvested and implanted individually, the process is precise and time-intensive—but this meticulous attention ensures natural, seamless results.
Will the results look natural?
Absolutely. When performed by a surgeon like Dr. Biswas using the Foundation method, FUE can achieve unsurpassed naturalness. The direction, angle, and placement of each follicle are carefully matched to your existing hair pattern for a result that blends in beautifully.
Is the procedure painful?
Most patients report little to no discomfort. Local anesthesia and optional twilight sedation ensure a relaxed, virtually pain-free experience. You may feel mild tightness or tenderness afterward, but it typically subsides within a few days.
How long do the results last?
The transplanted hair follicles are harvested from areas genetically resistant to balding, which means the results are permanent. Once fully grown in, your new hair will behave just like the rest of your natural hair and can be washed, styled, or colored as usual.
Schedule Your Consultation
Dr. Atanu Biswas is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a trained provider of the Foundation method. With advanced surgical expertise and an artistic eye, he delivers FUE hair transplant results that are seamless and long-lasting. Whether addressing hairline recession, thinning, or pattern baldness, Dr. Biswas offers personalized care from consultation through recovery. Schedule your FUE hair transplant consultation today in Marietta or Woodstock.
