What Is a Standard FUE Hair Transplant?

Standard FUE is our default way of doing Follicular Unit Extraction. A small motorised punch scores the skin around one follicular unit at a time. Dr. Aneel controls the depth, angle and speed of every punch, so the root is freed without being cut. The recipient sites are then opened with steel blades that he trims to the exact width of your grafts.

The word “standard” does not mean basic. It describes the setup that gives most people the right balance of graft safety, speed and cost. Sapphire blades and hand-held punches exist, but they solve narrower problems. For a typical receding hairline, frontal loss or crown case, this is the approach we recommend first. Patients looking for the best hair transplant in Lahore often assume a newer name means a better result, but standard FUE in skilled hands remains a reliable choice.

Standard FUE Hair Transplant Candidates

• First-time patients: men with a receding hairline, thinning front or open crown who have not had surgery before.
• Norwood 2 to 5 loss: early to moderately advanced loss that one well-planned session can treat.
• Firm, dense donor: a back and side scalp with good hair density that suits machine-assisted scoring.
• Cost-aware patients: people who want the surgeon’s full attention without paying for a blade upgrade.
• Short-hair wearers: anyone who wants to cut their hair short later without a line at the back.

Standard FUE Hair Transplant Procedure

1. Scalp assessment: Dr. Aneel checks donor density and hair calibre, then sets a safe graft number.
2. Marking and trimming: the hairline is drawn, and the donor zone is trimmed so each follicle’s angle is visible.
3. Numbing: local anaesthetic is given to the back of the head and the treatment zone.
4. Motorised punch scoring: the doctor scores and lifts each unit, spreading extraction evenly to protect donor density.
5. Custom blade sites: steel blades cut to your graft width open the recipient sites at a natural angle.
6. Placement and discharge: grafts are set into the sites, and you leave the same day with medicines and written care steps.

Standard FUE Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline

Stage	What Usually Happens
First 48 hours	Forehead puffiness and a tight feeling in the donor area. Sleep with your head raised.
Day 3 – 5	Gentle washes begin as shown at the clinic. Small crusts form around each graft.
Day 8 – 12	Crusts wash off and redness fades. Office work is usually fine.
Week 3 – 10	Most new hairs fall out. The follicles stay alive under the skin.
Month 4 – 7	Fine new hair appears and slowly thickens.
Month 12+	Density and texture reach their final look.

Before surgery, see our pre-op instructions. After surgery, follow the post-op instructions.

Standard FUE vs Sapphire and Manual FUE

	Standard FUE	Sapphire FUE	Manual FUE
Extraction tool	Motorised punch	Motorised punch	Hand-held punch
Recipient blades	Custom-cut steel	Sapphire	Chosen per case
Extra charge	None	+PKR 15,000	Quoted per case
Main use	Most hair restoration cases	Patient request	Special cases, such as removing misplaced grafts

Why Choose Aneels for Standard FUE Hair Transplant in Lahore

• The doctor holds the punch: Dr. Aneel does every extraction and every incision. No technician touches your donor area.
• Blades cut for your grafts: he trims steel blades to your graft size, which keeps sites snug and grafts secure.
• No upgrade pressure: we suggest Standard FUE when it suits you, even though sapphire would cost you more.
• International recognition: a Shelly A. Friedman award winner and ABHRS Diplomate leads each standard FUE Hair Transplant from design to follow-up.
• Founder member: your standard FUE Hair Transplant is planned by a founder member of the Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons of Pakistan.

Standard FUE Hair Transplant FAQs

What is the price of Standard FUE in Lahore?

Our 2026 estimate is PKR 70 to 120 per graft, with steel blades included. A 2,000-graft case is roughly PKR 120,000 to 180,000. Call 0341-7555512 for a firm quote.

Is Standard FUE a lower-quality option?

No. It is the method Dr. Aneel prefers for most cases. “Standard” refers to the tools, not the level of care.

Why use steel blades instead of sapphire?

Steel blades can be cut to the exact width of your grafts. Dr. Aneel finds this gives a close fit, so he uses them by default.

Does the motorised punch damage grafts?

The risk of cutting a root is kept low when the operator controls depth and speed. Dr. Aneel sets both for your skin and hair type and does each extraction himself.

Do I need to shave my head?

The donor area is trimmed short so each follicle’s angle is visible. We discuss how much trimming your case needs at consultation.

How soon can I go back to work?

Most desk workers return after 8 to 12 days, once the crusts are gone. Heavy lifting and gym work wait a little longer.