Sapphire FUE
Sapphire FUE uses blades made from sapphire to create finer incisions, which can lead to faster healing and less scabbing. This method is well suited to people seeking dense restoration with minimal tissue trauma. Recovery is usually swift, with initial healing in two weeks and mature growth appearing after a year.
Sapphire FUE explained
Sapphire FUE is FUE performed with smooth sapphire blades to open very fine channels, which can support natural density and clean healing.
What is Sapphire FUE?
Sapphire FUE follows the same steps as classic FUE, but the surgeon opens the recipient channels using blades made of sapphire rather than steel. The fine, smooth edge lets channels be made small and close together, which can help grafts sit naturally and support comfortable healing.
Is it right for me?
Sapphire FUE suits most people who are candidates for FUE and want close, natural density. The surgeon confirms at your consultation whether this method fits your donor area and the look you're after.
How it's done, step by step
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Consultation and hairline design with the surgeon.
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Preparation: the donor area is trimmed and local anaesthetic is applied.
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Extraction: grafts are harvested individually from the donor area.
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Channel creation: fine recipient channels are opened with sapphire blades at the planned angle and density.
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Placement and finish: grafts are placed, the area is cleaned, and you receive aftercare instructions.
What you'll experience
It is a single-day procedure under local anaesthetic lasting several hours. You're awake and relaxed, with your consultant in contact in your language before, during and after.
Recovery and results timeline
Expect small scabs for about 7 to 14 days and short-term care with exercise, swimming and sun. Transplanted hairs shed and then regrow, with early change from around 3 to 4 months and the fuller result over roughly a year.
This is general information to help you understand your options, not medical advice. Your final plan, suitability and any risks are confirmed by your treating doctor.
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01
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02
Receive your plan in 48 hours
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Travel, treat, recover
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