FUE single extraction hair transplant in Düsseldorf
With the FUE method, the hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area at the back of the head and transplanted into thinning or bald areas. No linear scar results; pinpoint micro-scars remain.
Planning of the hairline and the treatment concept together with your treating doctor
Support from trained hair transplant technicians
Carried out under sterile operating theatre conditions
Personal care before and after the procedure
FUE hair transplant in Düsseldorf: consultation, procedure and aftercare in one place
Consultation room
Your FUE hair transplant takes place at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf, from the first consultation to the follow-up appointment after about 12 months. In the specialist clinic for plastic and aesthetic surgery, FUE hair transplants are carried out under sterile operating theatre conditions, and the procedure is outpatient.
The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine in Lörick, in the Am Seestern business district near the B7. The U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds. This also makes appointments after the procedure easy to reach from all over Düsseldorf, from Meerbusch, Neuss and the surrounding area.
What is the FUE method?
The FUE technique is one of the two methods of hair transplantation used today. FUE stands for Follicular Unit Extraction and refers to the extraction of the follicular units in the donor area. Unlike FUT, with FUE the hair follicles are extracted individually with fine hollow instruments and usually transplanted shortly after extraction.
Methods compared
FUE or FUT?
Both methods transplant your own hair follicles from the ring of hair. How they obtain the follicles determines the scar, the quantity and the duration.
01FUE hair transplantSingle extraction
The follicular units are extracted individually with fine hollow instruments, without a skin incision, and re-inserted promptly. The micro-scars at the extraction sites are, as a rule, also covered by short hair, so FUE allows even short hairstyles largely without restriction.
Donor hair is enough foras a rule 1 to 2 treatments
Duration
5 to 8 hours
Grafts per session
up to about 2,500
Back out among people
after 1 to 2 weeks
Costs
somewhat higher than with FUT for the same number of grafts
02FUT hair transplantStrip method
A skin strip about 1 to 1.5 cm wide is taken from the back of the head and divided into individual grafts under stereo microscopes. The wound is sutured so that hair can grow through the narrow scar. Because many grafts can be obtained in one session, FUT is particularly suitable for large treatment areas.
Donor hair is enough foras a rule 3 to 4 sessions
Duration
3 to 6 hours
Grafts per session
up to about 3,000
Back out among people
after 2 weeks
Costs
somewhat lower than with FUE for the same number of grafts
Preparation of the individually harvested follicular units
The single extraction of the hair follicles (known as a “graft”) is repeated hundreds to thousands of times, depending on need. With FUE there is no strict separation between the extraction phase and the insertion phase; the hair follicles are re-inserted promptly. Because this process requires experience and routine, trained team members carry out the FUE. The graft take rate can be somewhat lower with FUE than with FUT; this is another reason why a careful approach is important.
The FUE technique is a hair transplant method that has been used for decades. It is used in particular for smaller areas, receding temples, shaping the hairline, and for beard transplants, eyebrow thickening and the reconstruction of chest hair.
Hair transplants at Klinik am Seestern are based on manual precision work. The experience of the surgeons and of the team of hair transplant technicians, compliance with hygiene and material standards, and the medical technology used all play a part in the result. FUE hair transplants are carried out at Klinik am Seestern under sterile operating theatre conditions.
Characteristics of a hair transplant using the FUE method
The aim is a natural-looking head of hair
Thinning areas no longer need to be concealed once the grafts have taken, and hairpiece solutions can become unnecessary
Extraction of the hair follicles at the back of the head without a skin incision and without a linear scar
The transplanted hair usually continues to grow permanently
Short healing time of the extraction sites
Scars with the FUE technique
Instead of a skin strip, with FUE the hair follicles are extracted individually, so that no linear scar results. The small extraction sites usually heal without problems, but leave micro-scars corresponding to the number of grafts extracted. As a rule they are also covered by short hair. FUE therefore allows even short hairstyles largely without restriction.
The FUE technique usually needs a larger, healthy and dense donor area and is more time-consuming. The costs of FUE procedures are therefore somewhat higher than those of FUT procedures with the same number of grafts. Extraction by FUE can be carried out on both long and short hair. Shaving the recipient area is not necessary in every case, but it can shorten the duration of the procedure considerably.
How does a hair transplant using the FUE method work?
The recipient area is fitted, in a precise arrangement, with small puncture channels about the size of a pore, known as slits. Unlike with FUT, the grafts can be inserted immediately after extraction. An FUE thus consists, in essence, of hundreds to thousands of individual small hair transplants. At Klinik am Seestern, every extracted hair follicle is prepared once more by hand before being inserted, in order to support a natural-looking direction of growth and the combability of the hair. The instruments are chosen to match the properties of the hair follicles and, during the treatment, are changed if necessary, depending on the position of the follicle.
The treatment process at a glance: FUE technique
Step 1
Beforehand
Your treatment concept. Before the procedure, the treatment concept, including the marked hairline, is finally discussed with your treating doctor. You are told the expected duration of treatment: FUE hair transplants at Klinik am Seestern take between 5 and 8 hours.
Step 2
Day of surgery
The extraction. The procedure takes place under local anaesthesia. It begins with the single extraction of the follicular units from the donor area, the ring of hair.
Step 3
Preparation
Prepared once more by hand. Every extracted hair follicle is prepared once more by hand, in order to support a natural-looking direction of growth and combability. Between extraction and transplantation, the follicular units are kept cooled.
Step 4
Insertion
Into the bald areas. The recipient area is prepared for the insertion of the grafts using the needle or slit technique. Our hair transplant technicians insert the follicular units into the bald areas. They pay particular attention to the natural direction of growth and the planned hairline. A solution to soothe the scalp is then applied.
Step 5
The first few days
The resting phase. After the procedure you receive the most important information and recommendations on how to behave during the first few days. Wash the transplanted hair in the first few days only as instructed by Klinik am Seestern. The hair is now in a resting phase.
Step 6
Weeks 1 to 4
Back to everyday life. Many patients can go back to work after 2 to 3 days, and you are back out among people after 1 to 2 weeks. You refrain from sport for at least 4 weeks so that the transplanted hair can heal in undisturbed.
Step 7
After about 12 months
The result. The result of the hair transplant can be assessed after about 12 months. The transplanted hair has then grown in and is a few centimetres long.
What does an FUE hair transplant cost in Düsseldorf? Costs and financing
The costs of an FUE hair transplant depend on the extent of the procedure. Because the FUE technique usually needs a larger, healthy and dense donor area and is more time-consuming, the costs are somewhat higher than for an FUT with the same number of grafts. How many grafts are possible in your case is something we discuss in the consultation at Klinik am Seestern. Afterwards we prepare a no-obligation treatment quote for you. Financing is possible through our financing partner; you will find more on this under Financing your treatment.
In an FUE hair transplant we extract up to about 2,500 grafts (just under 5,000 individual hairs), so that the donor area does not thin out too much and as many grafts as possible take. The quantity that is possible varies individually and depends, among other things, on the size of the back of the head, the hair density and the tendency to form scars. We will be happy to advise you in person at Klinik am Seestern.
Does the back of the head have to be shaved for an FUE hair transplant?
Yes, this is necessary for extraction with the FUE method. If you have your hair cut very short beforehand (a few millimetres at the back), the shaving is usually barely noticeable after about 2 weeks.
Do scars form in the donor area?
With an FUE hair transplant no linear scar results. At each extraction site of a follicle (graft), however, a small wound forms, which leaves a pinpoint micro-scar. These micro-scars are usually covered by the surrounding hair.
How long does the healing process take with an FUE in the donor area?
The extraction sites usually heal within a few days. Many patients can go back to work after 2 to 3 days. You should refrain from sport for at least 4 weeks so that the transplanted hair can heal in undisturbed.
For how many treatments is the donor hair at the back of the head enough?
With the FUE method, 1 to 2 treatments are usually possible, and more after previous FUT treatments. Even at the first treatment, small areas of scarring form around neighbouring grafts, which make follow-up treatments more difficult. The number of micro-scars rises with every treatment. So that the donor area does not become visibly thin, a switch to the FUT method may make sense if further treatment is needed.
What does an FUE hair transplant cost in Düsseldorf?
The costs depend on the extent of the procedure. Because FUE is more time-consuming, the costs are somewhat higher than for an FUT with the same number of grafts. After your consultation at Klinik am Seestern you receive a no-obligation treatment quote. Financing is possible through our financing partner.
Where in Düsseldorf does the FUE hair transplant take place?
Consultation, procedure and aftercare take place at the Klinik am Seestern, Am Seestern 4 in 40547 Düsseldorf-Lörick. The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine near the B7, the U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds.
I am a lipoedema and lymphoedema patient and have been trying to find help for about 10 years. Here it was no problem at all! I was called in quickly, was well looked after, my questions were answered very professionally, and I was able to leave the practice in tears of joy! Many thanks for the support so far.
Alina · October 2026
The friendliness of everyone I dealt with.
Anonymous · July 2026
I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
Kerasoula P. · June 2026
Very beautiful clinic, wonderful reception and great service. The consultation with the doctor was very comprehensive and she addressed all my questions, which is all you could wish for as a patient / customer. I will definitely have my treatment done here.
Sandra W. · April 2026
Dr. Bromba took the time and advised me very well.
Anonymous · April 2026
A very kind doctor. I felt very comfortable from the first moment!
Elisabeth-katrin · March 2026
Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
Mix · February 2026
I was welcomed and advised incredibly kindly. The consultation takes place on an equal footing and without medical jargon, and what I like best is that they paid attention to what the best treatment is for my concern, and not to what would earn the practice the most money. I took a week to think it over, but actually the decision to choose the clinic was made much sooner.
Anonymous · January 2026
Everyone was very friendly, especially the nurses.
Anonymous · October 2025
I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent and friendly consultation.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent consultation, super friendly staff!
Anonymous · September 2025
Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
Andreas M. · August 2025
Very competent consultation and medical examinations. I feel very well looked after.
BrigitteM · August 2025
I really liked the super friendly manner of the ladies at reception, and also that the doctor took the time to see and advise me, as well as the nice lady who went through the cost plan with me. I felt wonderfully looked after and will definitely have my treatment there. Thank you once again for everything so far.
Astrid R. · August 2025
A conversation in peace and without time pressure. I felt very well looked after.
Anonymous · August 2025
I was welcomed very nicely. The doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. She also showed understanding that one does not decide straight away.
Anonymous · July 2025
Dr. Bromba's calm, matter-of-fact manner and his competence really convinced me during the consultation.
