FUT Hair Transplant Surgery in the UK
When hair loss becomes more noticeable, FUT offers reliable coverage by transplanting healthy donor grafts into thinning areas with precision.
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC
- GMC-registered Surgeon
- 20+ Years Experience
- Manchester and London
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FUT At A Glance
From treatment day to aftercare, every step is designed to make your FUT experience feel organised, clear and manageable.
Starting from £4,000
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Anaesthetic
Local anaesthetic
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Going Home
Same day
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Initial Recovery
Usually around 1-2 weeks
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Scarring detail
A linear scar in the donor area
Your FUT Treatment Journey
From planning your hairline to placing each graft, every stage of FUT is carefully designed around your hair characteristics and long-term result.
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Consultation
Your consultation assesses your hair loss pattern, medical history, donor area and treatment goals to determine whether FUT is suitable for you.
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Hairline and graft planning
Your surgeon plans the recipient area, expected graft numbers and hairline design to complement your facial features, natural hair characteristics and likely future pattern of hair loss.
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Donor strip removal
After local anaesthetic, a narrow strip of hair-bearing skin is removed from the donor area, usually at the back of the scalp, before the area is closed using skin clips or dissolvable or absorbable sutures.
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Graft preparation
The donor strip is carefully divided under the microscope into individual follicular grafts, which contain naturally occurring groups of hairs, helping preserve their quality before transplantation.
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Graft placement
Small recipient sites are created before the grafts are positioned at carefully planned angles, directions and densities to blend naturally with your existing hair.
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Aftercare
You can return home the same day. Where skin clips are used, they generally need to be removed approximately 7–10 days after surgery, subject to the surgeon’s instructions.
Surgeon-led FUT care
Dr. Asim Shahmalak has performed hair transplant surgery for more than 20 years following a career in general surgery within the NHS.
He performs all types of hair transplant surgeries, so treatment recommendations are based on your individual hair loss and donor supply rather than a single surgical technique.
Recovery and Hair Growth Timeline
Recovery develops in stages, beginning with early healing before new hair gradually emerges and continues to mature over the following months.
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First 48 hours
Initial healing
Some tenderness, tightness or swelling may occur after treatment. Protect the transplanted grafts and donor area carefully and follow the sleeping and aftercare instructions.
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Days 3-10
Gentle cleansing
Small crusts may form around the transplanted grafts as the donor area continues to heal. Follow your washing instructions carefully and avoid scratching or disturbing the recipient area.
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Around days 10-14
Suture check
Non-dissolvable sutures may need to be removed depending on the closure method used and your individual healing. Your clinical team will advise whether follow-up removal is required.
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Weeks 2-8
Shedding phase
Some transplanted hairs may shed during this period. This can be a normal part of the post-transplant cycle and does not necessarily mean the follicles have been lost.
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6-8 months
Early growth
New hairs may begin to emerge from the transplanted follicles. Early growth can initially appear fine, uneven or less dense.
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12 to 18 months
Visible thickening
Growth generally becomes more noticeable as additional hairs emerge and gradually develop greater thickness, coverage and density.
Natural Hair Restoration with FUT Starting from £4,000
The cost of FUT depends on your individual treatment plan rather than a single standard procedure.
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Patient Experiences
Hear directly from Crown Clinic patients about their consultation, surgery, recovery and results.
From the ‘point of contact’ with Mr Asim Shahmalak and his colleagues, all options were laid out regarding my hair loss.I decided to opt for 2500 grafts via FUE and a course of PRP.Mr Shahmalak and his team put me at ease, before and during the surgery, and explained each process of the procedure.
From start to finish 10 days later the whole treatment was a positive experience. I have some needs and don’t always feel comfortable with people I don’t know, but at the clinic I felt like I did know everyone they were excellent at putting me at ease.
Thank you to Mr Shahmalak, Afshan and the team at Crown Hair Clinic. Thank you to Mr Shahmalak, Afshan and the team at Crown Hair Clinic. Both Mr Shahmalak and Afshan put me at ease straight away.
All the available options were explained regarding my hair loss. I decided to undergo 2,500 FUE grafts together with a course of PRP. The treatment and aftercare were carried out to a very high standard.
I’m really glad I chose Crown Clinic for my FUE hair transplant. Everyone was incredibly helpful, friendly and professional, and the entire experience was first class.
I opted for a FUT procedure and felt no pain. I was given clear aftercare instructions and was already seeing hair growth in the transplanted area after seven days.
Throughout the six-hour operation, I was kept fully informed. After the strip removal, the skilled technicians prepared and inserted the hairs into the recipient area. The entire service was first class.
One year on, I have eyebrows. I am so pleased with the result — I look like a different person altogether.
Crown Clinic brought an ordeal caused by previously poor surgery to an end — not only fixing the matter but making it a positive experience.
As the recipient of a 1980s plug-based hair transplant, I was nervous about another procedure. Dr. Shahmalak and his team completed such neat and precise work that my recovery was extremely quick.
My hair became very fine and thin following the birth of my daughter. The treatment I received from start to finish was first class, and I am so relieved that I chose Crown Clinic.
I booked an FUE procedure, and the day ran exactly as Dr. Shahmalak had explained. It is still early, but I am already very pleased with the results.
The whole experience was exceptional. Mr Shahmalak and his team were extremely professional and operated like a well-oiled machine. From my experience, you get what you pay for.
The conduct of the staff was outstanding and the care I received was exemplary. I would certainly recommend Crown Clinic to anyone considering an FUE procedure.
Really happy with my initial consultation. Dr. Shahmalak made me feel very welcome and comforting that he clearly is an expert in his field. A prompt surgery date was made as I wanted the procedure asap as I get married this year. Very pleased with the facilities and care on the day of surgery. All the grafts were removed by the Doc himself, his team were very friendly and made me feel comfortable.
On the day of surgery, everyone was so welcoming, informative, and professional. I have since received great aftercare and am really excited about seeing the full results.
I found my experience with Crown Clinic to be exceptionally caring and professional. I would unreservedly recommend them to other prospective patients.
Right from the first consultation everything was explained clearly. I was told what the. procedure would be and what area would be covered on my head and possibly more depending on the donor hair available. When I arrived, they were very professional and very reassuring.
From the first consultative phone call with Afshan to the procedure itself with Dr. Shahmalak and the postop care of his team, I found my experience with Crown Clinic to be exceptionally caring and professional. I would unreservedly recommend them to other prospective patients.
My experience with Dr. Shamalak and his entire team was nothing short of outstanding. Throughout the entire process their professionalism and patient care was front and fore always.
Initial delay with my initial contact response, but since then, everything has been ‘A1’. Made me feel very comfortable, knowledgeable about the procedure, kept informed at all times. Day of procedure went far better than expected, even got a cream cake!
The healing took a maximum of ten days. I followed all the aftercare instructions and was amazed by how quickly the healing progressed.
I had researched the FUT procedure and its outcomes, which Dr. Asim confirmed was the right approach for me. I felt comfortable, reassured and truly cared for throughout.
The skill and attention to detail were excellent. The FUT strip procedure went much more smoothly than I expected, and I feel confident it will transform my hair and restore my confidence.
As a woman experiencing hair loss, I was advised on the most appropriate procedure without having my head shaved. The care and attention I received throughout were outstanding.
Five months after the procedure, my eyebrows are growing all the time. My right eyebrow has practically grown through, and my left is slowly catching up. Thank you for changing the way I feel about myself.
Having previously undergone a hair transplant in Turkey, I began to witness superior results after my FUE procedure at Crown Clinic. The difference in communication, care and results was striking.
Having previously had a FUT procedure at another clinic, my FUE at Crown Clinic demonstrated just how professional the team are. I could already see how neat and precise the procedure had been.
As a woman experiencing hair loss and not wanting my head shaved, I was advised on the most appropriate procedure for me. The service was caring, private and completely patient-centred.
I had been researching FUE for a while, but after my consultation with Dr. Shahmalak, my mind was made up instantly. The process was seamless, and the post-surgery support was excellent.
Since my FUE hair transplant at Crown Clinic, I have begun to witness superior results compared with my previous transplant. The support, guidance and professionalism have left me utterly impressed.
I opted for 2,500 grafts via FUE and a course of PRP. The surgery, pre-care and aftercare were all carried out to a very high standard. I would highly recommend Crown Clinic.
Initial delay with my initial contact response, but since then, everything has been ‘A1’. Made me feel very comfortable, knowledgeable about the procedure, kept informed at all times.
Every stage of the procedure, including before and aftercare, was explained and documented in an easy to understand way. On the day of surgery the staff made me feel relaxed throughout and I was very impressed with The Crown Clinic facilities. Dr. Shamalak is outstanding at what he does and is a true gentleman. I felt very safe in his experienced hands throughout. I now look forward to seeing the results of their hard work over the coming months.
This was quite a nerve-wracking experience for me, but everyone in the Crown team put me at ease and made the experience as comfortable as it possibly could be. From my initial consultation, to the surgery itself, the procedure was explained openly and clearly, and ample opportunities given for questions.
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Your best result starts with the right treatment plan. Book a consultation to see whether FUT is the right fit for your hair, goals and future needs.
Frequently asked questions
FUT stands for Follicular Unit Transplantation.
It is also known as strip harvesting or the strip method, because a narrow strip of hair-bearing skin is removed from the donor area and divided into individual follicular grafts under the microscope.
Transplanted follicles are taken from donor areas that are more resistant to pattern hair loss, and can provide long-lasting growth.
However, the non-transplanted hair surrounding them may continue to thin over time.
This is why your treatment needs to be planned around both your current and your possible future hair loss.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic.
You may experience brief discomfort while the anaesthetic is administered, and some tenderness or tightness in the donor area during recovery.
Your clinical team will explain how post-operative discomfort should be managed.
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FUT leaves a linear scar where the donor strip is removed.
It can normally be concealed by the surrounding hair, although visibility varies according to healing, hair density and how short you wear your hair.
Usually, FUT does not require the whole head to be shaved.
The donor strip area may need to be trimmed so your surgeon can perform the procedure safely. Surrounding hair can often be left longer and used to cover the donor area during recovery.
Your surgeon will explain what will be required in your individual case.
The donor strip is carefully dissected under microscope into individual follicular unit grafts.
These grafts are prepared and then placed into small recipient sites created in the thinning area
The number varies considerably between patients.
It depends on donor density, scalp characteristics, the size of the safely removable strip and the area requiring treatment.
Your surgeon will estimate a suitable graft number after examining your scalp.
Neither technique is universally better. FUE extracts individual follicular units and generally leaves small, scattered marks. FUT removes a narrow strip from the donor area and may allow a larger number of grafts to be transplanted during one session without the need for a full head shave.
Return to work 1-2 weeks after your procedure, once the redness and scabbing have settled. Most patients take 14 days off. Avoid strenuous exercise for about three weeks.
