Every procedure at our Leicester clinic is performed by a doctor on the GMC register
Based in the heart of Leicester and accessible from across the region by road and rail
An honest assessment of your suitability and what realistic results look like, no obligation to proceed
Your surgeon remains with your procedure from the first extraction to the very last graft placed
What is a Follicular Unit Transplant?
Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) is also referred to as the strip method. This method involves cutting a linear strip of skin from the back of the head and dissecting it to harvest hair follicles for transplantation.
The FUT method is the old way of performing hair transplants as the large linear scar it leaves at the back of a patient’s head is undesirable.
It has been replaced mostly with the newer method called FUE hair transplant.
What Does FUT Surgery Entail?
Hair is more immune to balding on the back as well as sides of the scalp, follicles are extracted from below and also moved to the locations where you require the most.
The hair is grafted from the locations where your hair is irreversible as well as not subject to DHT.
An anaesthetic is applied on the area, after which a benefactor strip of cells is drawn from the scalp.
This is then made use of to prepare drafts for the locations you intend to have hair. Tiny openings are made in the scalp as the grafts are being made. This is where you’ll have your grafts placed.
The variety of your grafts is important, as this will develop the end look. However, this differs from different clients.
You will have something established for you based on the history of your hair loss and exactly how effective the treatment is going to be.
FUT Surgery VS. FUE Surgery
FUT surgery is still used by some clinics, but it is gradually being replaced in favour of FUE surgery. Healthy follicles are removed from the donor area of the scalp during FUE, and then grafted on to the areas you need them most.
Local anaesthetic is used here, which eliminates some risks associated with other transplant procedures. There will be no scarring that you can detect, and you’ll be able to go back to work the next day. It’ll only take up to 7 days to heal fully.
There’s a much better survival rate with FUE, which is why so many more people are opting for it over FUT. With FUT you may require stitches, but as FUE is a minimally invasive treatment, that won’t be the case. Some patients find the treatment so relaxing that they fall asleep during it!
You’ll be left with a dense, naturally looking head of hair with no way to detect the procedure you’ve had done. The great thing about FUE is that you can also have scars from previous surgeries corrected. You’ll notice immediate results but the best results will come around 6-12 months after your treatment.
Before and After FUT Hair Transplant Results in Leicester
A selection of results from patients treated at our Leicester clinic. All procedures were performed by our GMC-registered surgeons.
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Where to Find Us
Hair Transplant Leicester is centrally located and easily accessible from across the East Midlands.
Hair Transplant Leicester
6 St Georges Way
Leicester
LE1 1QZ
The clinic is a short walk from Leicester train station and well served by road links, with easy access from the M1 and M69 motorways. Several car parks are nearby in the city centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fut hair transplant uses follicles from the donor area at the back and sides of the scalp, implanted into areas of thinning or loss. All procedures at our Leicester clinic are performed by GMC-registered surgeons.
Most patients return to work within a few days. Transplanted hairs shed at 2 to 4 weeks, which is normal. New growth begins at 3 to 4 months and the majority of the final result is visible by 9 to 12 months.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic. Most patients experience minimal discomfort. Some tenderness in the first few days after surgery is normal.
Cost depends on the number of grafts required. Your patient advisor will provide an exact quote during your free consultation. Finance options are available.
The best way to confirm suitability is through our free consultation. Your surgeon will assess your donor density and discuss realistic outcomes.
Graft counts depend on the area treated and degree of hair loss. Typical procedures range from 1,000 to 3,000 grafts. Your surgeon will give an accurate estimate.
Patient Testimonials
Aside from achieving fantastic results, we believe that keeping in touch with our patients before, during and after their hair transplantation procedure is paramount – it helps to keep our patients feeling calm and in control. We’re always on hand to provide guidance, support and aftercare advice. Time and again, our patients tell us that this is what sets us apart from other clinics.
You can read our great reviews of FUE hair transplants over on Google and Trustpilot