What Sets the Canadian Hair Transplant Centre Apart

30+ Years of Combined Surgical Experience

Manual FUE performed by a licensed physician with a background in plastic surgery and microsurgery.

Trained in North America and Europe

Specialized in advanced FUE harvesting, graft handling, and donor conservation protocols.

Over 1,000 Hair Restoration Cases Completed

Grafts extracted and placed entirely by Dr. Sharma, never by technicians or automated devices.

ISHRS Member Surgeon

Practicing to the highest global standards in ethical hair transplantation and surgical excellence.

What Is FUE Hair Transplant?

The FUE procedure involves extracting individual follicular units from the scalp with 0.6–0.7 mm manual punches. Each punch removes a complete graft for transplantation into areas of hair loss.

 

While FUE is often thought to yield fewer grafts than FUT, this isn’t always true; the number of grafts depends on extraction goals and scalp tissue quality. With precise technique and smaller punches, FUE can be just as effective, or even more so, than the strip method.

 

The success of this procedure depends on technique precision rather than the device used. Our method ensures accurate placement, faster healing, and natural outcomes without overharvesting the donor site.

 

Terms like “scarless” or “non-invasive” are inaccurate since each extraction creates a small wound. Although these wounds heal with dot-like scarring that is hard to detect, they still exist.

FUE Hair Transplant Before & After

Individual results vary. All images reflect real patients treated by Dr. Anil Sharma. Outcomes depend on donor supply, surgical technique, and patient biology. Photos are for educational purposes and do not guarantee a specific result.

What to Expect in a FUE Transplant

FUE Recovery Timeline

If you experience bleeding from graft sites, contact the clinic immediately.

Who Is, and Isn’t a Good Candidate for FUE?

Best Candidates:
Not Ideal Candidates:

Why Graft Counts Alone Don’t Tell the Full Story

At the Canadian Hair Transplant Centre, we begin our surgical planning by accurately mapping the scalp area that requires coverage. While some clinics advertise procedures involving 3,000 or 4,000 or more grafts, these figures can be misleading without proper context. Although the FUE hair transplant cost is a significant consideration, our primary focus is on achieving long-term scalp coverage and preserving donor hair.

Here’s why:

Dr. Sharma utilizes trichoscopy and imaging tools, such as TRANSPLANNER®, to measure the area to be restored and determine the number of grafts realistically needed to achieve natural coverage. This method emphasizes long-term donor conservation and protects patients from overpromised, underplanned procedures.

 

Density must be planned. Safe outcomes rely on surgical math.

Long-Term Maintenance After FUE

FUE restores lost follicles, but it doesn’t prevent future hair loss in untreated areas. Many patients will continue to experience progressive thinning over time, particularly in zones that weren’t transplanted.

Ongoing maintenance may include:

These therapies are optional but often recommended for patients seeking to maintain long-term coverage and reduce the likelihood of needing repeat procedures.


Medical therapy should be discussed with your physician before or after surgery. Not all patients are suitable candidates for these treatments.

Before You Decide on FUE

FUE is a surgical procedure. It should only be pursued after careful reflection, clinical evaluation, and medical clearance.

Consult your family physician.

Underlying health conditions (e.g., autoimmune disease, bleeding disorders, medication interactions) can affect healing and graft survival. A medical review helps ensure you're safe to proceed with outpatient surgery.

Clarify your goals.

Transplants can improve density and restore coverage but they don’t return you to your teenage hairline or create unlimited supply. Ask yourself, "Are my expectations long-term, proportionate, and based on clinical realities?"

Prepare emotionally and mentally.

Hair loss is often tied to self-image and confidence. FUE takes time, commitment, and patience. Results emerge slowly over 12–18 months and may require continued maintenance.

Understand the risks and limitations.

Like any surgery, FUE carries risks like scarring, temporary shock loss, or variable regrowth. There are no guaranteed outcomes. Healing depends on your biology, compliance, and graft handling.

Consult a licensed transplant surgeon.

Only a trained physician can assess your scalp, diagnose pattern loss, and determine if you’re a candidate. Avoid any clinic where technicians or sales staff push procedures before a medical evaluation.

Schedule a Physician-Led Consultation in Edmonton

Learn whether you’re a candidate for FUE hair transplant in Canada by booking a consultation with a licensed hair restoration surgeon. You will receive an objective, personalized treatment plan based on your hair loss pattern and donor density.

FAQs

Can someone else donate hair to me?

No. Hair transplantation requires your own genetically compatible follicles. Even identical twins are not suitable donors due to immune rejection risk. All grafts must come from the patient’s own scalp.
No. Every FUE extraction creates a small wound. Dr. Sharma uses ultra-fine 0.6–0.7 mm punches, which typically heal as faint dot scars that are difficult to detect, but they are still scars.
The donor zone is finite. Maximizing graft numbers in a single session may overharvest the area, leaving visible thinning or compromising future transplant options. The focus is on sustainable coverage, not quantity.
Local anesthesia is used to numb the scalp. Most patients feel little during the procedure and report only mild soreness afterward. Over-the-counter medication is typically sufficient for recovery.
Yes, but temporarily. Around 2–3 weeks post-op, most transplanted hairs shed due to a process called shock loss. This is normal. The follicles remain viable beneath the skin and begin growing new hair by Month 3.
Initial regrowth begins at 3 months. Most patients see 50% of results by Month 6. Full coverage and final texture take 12 to 18 months, depending on individual healing and hair characteristics.
Most patients can return to non-physical work within 3–5 days. Mild swelling or crusting may be visible. Those in physical roles or sun/dust-exposed environments may need to wait longer.
Not necessarily. A No-Shave technique is available for select cases, allowing longer hair to conceal donor sites. This method takes more time and is only offered when clinically appropriate.
Transplanted follicles are resistant to DHT and considered permanent. However, non-transplanted hair may continue to thin over time. Maintenance options like Finasteride or Minoxidil may help preserve overall density.