AestePool Clinic
Micro FUE
The modern Micro FUE method enables more effective hair transplantation. It is the least invasive surgical method for restoring scalp hair.
AestePool Clinic
Micro FUE hair transplant
The Micro FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method is the most modern and least invasive hair transplantation technique.
FUE hair transplantation allows for a quick return to daily activities and leaves virtually invisible mvicro-scars. Using the Micro FUE method, we can transplant more hair follicles than with FUT hair transplant procedures.
Advantages of Micro FUE hair transplantation
Advantages of Micro FUE hair transplantation there is also the short duration of the procedure, which has become more comfortable for patients.
The FUE hair transplant procedure is performed using a so-called "punch"—a precision micro-blade with a diameter of 0.7 mm—designed to extract individual hair follicles (grafts) from the donor area.
What does a hair transplant using the FUE method involve?
Unlike the FUT technique, the FUE hair transplant method does not require the excision of a strip of skin and, consequently, does not leave a visible post-operative scar.
The Micro FUE method involves extracting hair follicles individually using a specialized punch and implanting them into the recipient area—that is, the area experiencing hair loss.
The donor area for a hair transplant is the back of the head, from which all structures—including the stem cells responsible for hair growth—are harvested.
FUE hair transplantation is currently the most effective and least invasive method for the surgical restoration of scalp hair.
With the more invasive FUT method, the risk of damaging hair follicles is lower because they are separated under a microscope from the harvested strip, but the level of tissue disruption is significantly bigger.
The skills and experience of staff, who performs the graft extraction phase, are of immense importance to ensure the invisible portion located beneath the skin is not damaged..
Mechanical and manual Micro FUE – differences.
FUE hair transplant can be manual or mechanical.Both methods have in common the method of collecting and implanting the grafts into the recipient area. However, the basic differences include the time of the hair transplantation procedure and the type of tool used.
As the name suggests, the manual method of hair transplantation involves the manual extraction of hair follicles.
The punch used by surgeon to harvest hair follicles is not connected to an electric device; instead, the blade is set in motion by a movement of the wrist..
Instruments with varying blade diameters—ranging from 0.7 mm to 1.2 mm—are used for the hair transplant procedure, with the choice of instrument depending on the number of hairs in the cluster.
Manual FUE is more time-consuming, so it allows us to transplant fewer grafts within the same timeframe.
The mechanical method of hair transplantation, in turn, is faster and more efficient.
Therefore, more grafts can be transplanted in the same amount of time compared to the manual method.
Initially, the mechanical technique was met with skepticism, as doctors who had previously used the manual method claimed that excessive rotation, constant work and infrequent blade changes could lead to scarring.
However, innovative tools are currently being used that make mechanical FUE hair transplantation more effective and less invasive.
The ability to adjust rotation speed and change the punch during the procedure allows for the transplantation of a larger number of hair follicles with a low risk of significant tissue trauma.
Benefits of the mechanical Micro FUE transplant
Mechanical FUE hair transplantation is less time-consuming and more efficient than the procedure using the manual technique.
This innovative hair transplant method offers numerous benefits. It delivers excellent results and allows you to regain your self-confidence in a short time.
- Procedure duration – the mechanical FUE hair transplant takes 6–10 hours and is painless for the patient.
- Number of harvested grafts – using the mechanical method, up to 1,000 grafts can be harvested per hour (manual FUE hair transplantation allows for the harvesting of 200 hair follicles in the same timeframe).
- Patient comfort – a shorter procedure time means greater comfort for both the patient and the medical staff.
- Low invasiveness – unlike the FUT method, the FUE hair transplant is minimally invasive and leaves no visible scars.
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What method do we use for hair transplants?
At Aestepool Clinic, we specialize in hair transplantation using exclusively the Slits Micro FUE method. We do not use the outdated FUT (STRIP) method, which leaves visible scars. The choice of method depends on the degree of hair loss, hair structure, and the doctor's assessment.
Micro FUE
(Follicular Unit Extraction) method is currently the most widely performed hair transplant technique in the world. It involves extracting individual follicular units using precision micro-blades with a diameter of 0.6–0.9 mm.
The advantages of this method include the absence of visible scarring, a short recovery period, and the ability to wear short hairstyles after the procedure. Micro FUE is ideal for patients with receding hairlines or advanced hair loss—specifically those requiring a large number of grafts in a single session.
This term refers to the method of harvesting hair follicles from the donor area.
Slits
The "Slits" method defines the technique for implanting previously harvested hair follicles. The surgeon makes incisions using very thin blades (e.g., steel or sapphire) and then places the harvested grafts into them. The prepared channels must be of the appropriate depth and width to allow the doctor, in the subsequent step, to precisely implant the hair follicles into the prepared sites using tweezers.
This is one of the most widely used methods of hair follicle implantation in the world.
Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)
Direct Hair Implantation – is an advanced hair transplantation method derived from the FUE technique. It was first used in South Korea and is now considered one of the most precise hair transplant methods in the world..
The key difference compared to classic FUE is the combination of two stages, creating channels in the skin and implanting hair follicles into a single step performed with one instrument. This instrument is the DHI implanter, or Choi pen a specialized medical tool featuring a needle and a plunger, resembling a fountain pen.
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Why do patients choose Aestepool Clinic?
Recommended by hairtransplantnetwork.com
Dr. Ahmed Altan is 1 of the 5 Turkish doctors recommended by the largest thematic forum.
Active participation of Dr. Altan
The most important stages are performed personally by the experienced Dr. Ahmed Altan. This guarantees the quality of the hair transplant.
Two patients a day
We only perform two hair transplants per day, which allows us to maintain control over the quality of the service.
Natural-looking hairline
We pay particular attention to the selection of appropriate grafts to recreate the hairline.
Lots of reports on the forum
We have a lot of independent reports on the public hair transplant forum.
Permanent medical team
We have the same team for years, with no staff turnover, which allows us to maintain a high level of service.
Hair transplant in practice
How does it look step by step?
From the moment you made the decision until the final result
Contact
Complete the qualification form, attach photos of your head, or schedule an in-person consultation in Istanbul before srugery.
Qualification
You will receive a case assessment by the doctor and a treatment plan (number of implants) with available dates.
Reservation
We set a date for the procedure then you have to pay the reservation fee.
Arrival
You will receive instructional videos on how to prepare for your surgery and how to find a driver in Istanbul
Procedure
Hair transplant at Aestepool Clinic with Dr Altan and his team.
Post-Care
We offer full support for 12 months. You have contact with Dr Altan if anything goes wrong during the regrow procedure.
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ready for trip to get new hairs?
Contact us, and we will help you plan your hair transplant trip and answer all your questions.
Arrival
We'll pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your five-star hotel. This day is just for accommodation in Istanbul.
Hair transplant procedure
On the second day is planned a consultation with Doctor and hair transplant. The procedure wil take 6-9 hours.
Departure
The third day is scheduled for dressing removal, hair washing, and a consultation. Your stay can be extended upon reservation fee.
