# Sapphire FUE

> Citation bundle for Sapphire FUE on The Treatment Registry.
> URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/procedures/sapphire-fue
> Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/procedures/sapphire-fue

- Category: hair-transplant

## Description

Hair transplantation is a surgical technique that removes hair follicles from one part of the body, called the 'donor site', to a bald or balding part of the body known as the 'recipient site'. The technique is primarily used to treat male pattern baldness.

## Overview

Hair transplantation is a surgical technique that removes hair follicles from one part of the body, called the 'donor site', to a bald or balding part of the body known as the 'recipient site'. The technique is primarily used to treat male pattern baldness. In this minimally invasive procedure, grafts containing hair follicles that are genetically resistant to balding are transplanted to the bald scalp.

*Reference text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify with a qualified clinician before treatment.*

## Common risks

- a tight, achy and swollen scalp for a few days
- temporary scabbing where the hair was transplanted
- a single scar or a number of very tiny scars
- bleeding
- infection
- an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic

## FAQs

### How much a hair transplant costs?

A hair transplant in the UK can cost anywhere between £1,000 and £30,000, depending on the extent of hair loss, the type of procedure you have, and the quality of the clinic and its team.

### What to think about before you have a hair transplant?

If you're thinking about having a hair transplant in England, check with the [Care Quality Commission (CQC)](https://www.cqc.org.uk/) to see if the hospital or clinic is registered with them.

### What a hair transplant involves?

A hair transplant is usually carried out under [local anaesthetic](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/local-anaesthesia/) and sedation, which means you'll be awake but will not feel any pain.

### What could go wrong?

A hair transplant is generally a safe procedure, but as with any type of operation there's always a small risk of:

### What to do if you have problems?

Cosmetic surgery can sometimes go wrong and the results may not be what you expected.

## Alternative treatments

- **DHI** — Implanter-pen technique; tighter hairline angles at the cost of slower session throughput.
- **FUT** — Linear strip harvest; higher graft yield per session, visible scar at the donor.

## Sources

- [WHO Surgical Safety Checklist](https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery) — World Health Organization (accessed 2026-05-09)