Hair Transplantation: FUE, FUT and Biofibre®

Explore FUE and FUT hair transplantation and Biofibre® synthetic hair implantation at London Harley Street Clinics. Discuss suitability, risks, aftercare and an individual treatment quotation at consultation.

Hair restoration at LHSC

London Harley Street Clinics offers FUE and FUT hair transplantation and Biofibre® synthetic hair implantation. These approaches differ in the material implanted, the procedure involved and ongoing care. A consultation is needed to discuss which options, if any, may suit your circumstances.

Ask about the cause of your hair loss, your goals and the practical limits of treatment before deciding. Your quotation and treatment plan should identify the technique, treating clinician, procedure location and follow-up arrangements.

Assessment before treatment

No technique should be presented as best for everyone. Ask the clinician to explain their recommendation, alternatives, expected appearance and the reasons another option may be unsuitable.

At consultation, discuss your hair-loss history, scalp concerns, previous procedures, medical conditions, medicines and expectations. Ask who will perform the procedure and where it will take place. For Biofibre, request an explanation of the assessment and compatibility-testing protocol used by the clinic.

Hair Transplant Techniques

FUE — Follicular Unit Extraction

  • Uses your own hair follicles, transferred from a donor area.
  • Grafts are removed individually before being placed in the treatment area.
  • Small scars remain at the extraction sites.
Educational illustration of an individual hair follicular graft held above the scalp
Educational illustration of a hair-bearing scalp strip and separated grafts

FUT — Follicular Unit Transplantation

  • Uses your own hair follicles, obtained from a strip of hair-bearing scalp.
  • The strip is divided into grafts for transplantation.
  • The donor wound is closed with stitches and leaves a linear scar.

Biofibre® — synthetic hair implantation

  • Places artificial fibres into the scalp rather than transferring living follicles.
  • The fibres do not grow like natural hair; their length remains the length selected for implantation.
  • Discuss assessment, maintenance and possible replacement before treatment.
Conceptual illustration of artificial hair fibres beside a simplified scalp surface

Your treatment journey

Discuss your goals and options with the clinician. Ask for an explanation of the proposed technique, its limits and alternatives, including choosing not to proceed.

Request written preparation instructions for the technique selected. Tell the clinician about medicines and health conditions. Do not change prescribed medicines without advice from your treating clinician.

Your treatment plan should name the technique, treating clinician and premises. FUE and FUT transplant your own follicles; Biofibre implants artificial fibres. Assessment and clinical protocols differ.

Agree aftercare, follow-up and complication contact arrangements before proceeding. Recovery advice must be specific to the procedure and your clinician’s instructions.

Man combing his hair with a wooden comb

Choosing an approach

  • Ask why a technique is recommended for your situation.
  • Discuss alternatives and the practical limits of the proposed appearance.
  • Confirm how results and ongoing care differ between natural-hair transplantation and synthetic implantation.
  • Request written information and time to consider your decision.

There is no universal best technique. A consultation should help you make an informed decision about the options.

Before your appointment

  • Bring your questions about hair loss, previous treatments, medicines and medical history.
  • Ask who will perform the procedure and where consultation and treatment take place.
  • Request preparation, aftercare and follow-up instructions for the proposed technique.
Man examining his hairline with both hands
Close-up of a gloved hand administering a scalp injection

Results and ongoing care

  • FUE and FUT results develop over time; transplanted hair may shed before new growth appears.
  • Existing hair can continue to thin. Neither technique should be described as scar-free or guaranteed.
  • Biofibre fibres do not create biological hair growth. Ask about scalp care, follow-up and possible replacement costs.
  • Do not assume a fixed annual fibre-loss rate or lifelong maintenance-free results.

Potential Risks and Considerations

Discuss the risks, limits and arrangements for managing complications for the technique you are considering.

  • For FUE and FUT, discuss bleeding, infection, reactions to anaesthetic, scarring and graft failure.
  • Synthetic implantation can cause inflammatory or foreign-body reactions, including delayed reactions. Further treatment or fibre removal may be needed.
  • Ask about the possibility of an unsatisfactory appearance and alternatives.

Contact the treating clinic about unexpected symptoms and follow the personalised urgent-help instructions supplied by the clinician. Published reports cannot establish your individual risk or LHSC’s complication rate.

Gloved hands examining a man’s hairline

Consultation and costs

Request a consultation to discuss FUE, FUT or Biofibre. An appointment request is subject to confirmation. Ask for an itemised quotation rather than assuming one advertised price covers every technique.

  • Confirm the technique, clinician and consultation/procedure premises.
  • Ask which assessment, procedure, aftercare and follow-up charges are included.
  • Discuss possible future maintenance or replacement costs.
Woman seated in a clinic reception area

Your consultation

Your treating clinician

Ask who will perform each part of your treatment and discuss their relevant experience. Confirm your treating clinician at booking. You can read more about the clinic’s team and patient journey.

Success Stories

More than 250 five-star reviews on Google
5/5

I was hesitant at first, but the results of my hair transplant are incredible. The staff was reassuring throughout the process, and the outcome has exceeded my expectations. My hairline looks natural, and I feel younger and more confident every day.

Manchester, 42
5/5

After struggling with hair loss for years, I decided to go for a hair transplant, and it was the best decision ever. The team was professional, the procedure was painless, and now I have a full head of hair that looks completely natural. It’s given me back my confidence!

London, 36
5/5

"The hair transplant has completely changed how I see myself. The procedure was straightforward, and the recovery was quick. My friends and family keep complimenting how great my hair looks, and I couldn’t be happier!"

Birmingham, 31

Further reading

NHS: hair transplantation and BAAPS: hair transplant surgery explain transplantation of your own follicles.

Medicap’s manufacturer FAQ explains artificial fibres; manufacturer information has a commercial interest. A published Biofibre case report describes a delayed inflammatory reaction. A case report does not establish complication frequency.

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

LHSC offers FUE, FUT and Biofibre synthetic hair implantation. Individual suitability and treatment arrangements are discussed at consultation.

FUE and FUT transplant your own follicles. Biofibre implants artificial fibres that do not grow.

No universal recommendation is made here. Ask the treating clinician to explain the options for your situation.

Confirm both when booking. Do not assume a procedure takes place at every advertised clinic address.

Ask for the technique, assessment, procedure, aftercare, follow-up and possible future maintenance costs to be identified separately.

Discuss preparation, aftercare and follow-up before deciding. For Biofibre, ask about scalp care, fibre loss and possible replacement.