Every method moves your own hair from the back and sides of the head, where hair is generally resistant to the hormone DHT, to the areas that are thinning. They differ in needle size, how grafts are handled and how the donor area heals.
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Developed at HIMG · Product of the Year 2013, Services category
Developed at HIMG and based on FUE, S.H.E. uses special equipment with extra-thin needles to extract grafts of 1 to 4 hairs one at a time.
Used with S.H.E.
After local anaesthesia, only fine pin-pricks touch the scalp. Implantation needles hold each graft by its protruding hair, so the follicle itself is not handled during placement.
Because finer, weaker hair is not damaged during implantation, the method is often used for women. Whether it suits you depends on your assessment.
PricesS.H.E. and FUE package pricesPackages are sized by the number of hairs, with prices in pounds and euros.
Machine-assisted FUE
A machine-assisted version of FUE. Grafts are kept in a special solution until they are implanted. It uses the same 1.0–1.2 mm needles as classic FUE, which are larger than the needles under 1 mm used for S.H.E.
Classic technique
A major step forward from older strip techniques. Follicular units of 2 to 4 or more hairs are taken with a 1.0–1.2 mm punch and implanted into small openings in the thinning area.
Premium option
The S.H.E. method, performed by one of our most experienced doctors.
Patient resultsSee what these methods achieveUnretouched before and after photos, with the number of hairs transplanted for each patient.
No method is best for every patient: your doctor recommends one after assessing your hair loss, donor area and hair type. As a guide, one day of treatment covers roughly one palm-sized area; two days cover about two.
| Method | Needle | Extraction | Anaesthesia | Typically used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUE | 1.0–1.2 mm | Conventional needle | Local | Your doctor advises whether it suits you |
| FUE Safe System | 1.0–1.2 mm | Conventional needle, machine-assisted | Local | Grafts kept in a protective solution; slightly lower price than S.H.E. |
| S.H.E. | Under 1 mm | Special extra-thin needle | Local | Including adding density between existing hair |
| VIP | Under 1 mm | S.H.E. by one of our most experienced doctors | Local | Treatment by one of our most experienced doctors |
The donor area is numbed in three steps.
Follicles are taken one by one with specialised instruments.
After a second anaesthetic, your doctor draws the hairline and prepares the recipient area.
Grafts are placed with implantation needles.
If these matter to you, ask your doctor about S.H.E.
What your doctor assesses before recommending a method. The pattern and extent of your hair loss, the size and density of your donor area, your hair characteristics (for example grey, curly or long hair) and what you want to achieve. Your donor area decides how many hairs can be moved safely.
If a hair transplant is not the right option for you, or the result you hope for is not realistic with your donor hair, we will tell you. For some types of hair loss, another treatment may be more suitable.
Before any procedure, a doctor examines your hair and scalp to confirm there is enough donor hair and to choose the right method.
Arrive at the clinic. Your doctor walks you through the plan.
The donor area is numbed in three steps.
Follicles are taken one by one from the back of the head.
After a break and a second anaesthetic, the doctor draws your new hairline and prepares the recipient area.
Grafts are placed with implantation needles, with breaks along the way.
The procedure usually ends. You go home with an aftercare package and a day-by-day guide.
Everyone heals at their own pace, but most patients follow a similar pattern. Your doctor and the day-by-day guide in your aftercare package will tell you exactly what to do.
You go home with an aftercare package: antibiotics, pain relief, a pillow protector, a special shampoo, a moisturiser for the donor area, saline solution and a day-by-day guide.
Some tightness or a burning feeling is normal. Pain relief is included in your aftercare package.
The donor area at the back of the head heals.
The transplanted area heals.
Most people rest for about a week before going back to normal daily life.
Sport and physical work can usually resume. Transplanted hairs may shed. This is expected: the follicles stay in place and grow new hair.
New hair usually starts to grow.
Most of the result is visible, as in many of our patients' photos.
The final result.
BeforeAfter
Receding hairline and thinning on top. Results vary between patients.
Free assessmentQuestions about your treatment or recovery?Send us up to 5 photos, and our doctors will provide an expert assessment within 72 hours, usually within one working day.
We treat receding hairlines, thinning on the top of the head and the crown, as well as diffuse thinning in women. Transplantation is possible between long hair, so women do not always need to cut their hair short.
Your plan depends on the size and quality of your donor area, whether you are greying, and whether you are willing to cut your hair short.
Request an AssessmentHair loss in women often looks different from male pattern baldness. We plan every female hair transplant around your hair type, the area that is thinning and how you want to wear your hair.
Women more often lose density across the top of the head than at the hairline. We treat diffuse thinning, thinning near the hairline and patchy hair loss, and we have treated women with alopecia.
Before recommending a transplant, a doctor examines your hair and scalp. A transplant needs a healthy donor area at the back of the head, and for some types of hair loss another treatment may be more suitable.
Many women worry about having to cut their hair short. Transplantation between long hair is possible, and there are two trimming options. Your doctor will explain which one suits you.
As with every procedure, actual prices may vary depending on the complexity and nature of the procedure required. Pricing disclaimer
Female hair is often finer and weaker. During an S.H.E. procedure, the implantation needle holds each graft by its protruding hair, so the follicle itself is not handled during placement. This is why it is often used for women with finer hair; your doctor will advise whether it suits you.
A specialist medical team in a 500 m² clinic dedicated to hair transplants, in Budapest's 13th district.
Chief Medical Officer, specialist surgeon
Dr. Lendvai graduated from Semmelweis University in Budapest and has worked in surgery since 2002. He has been HIMG's leading hair transplant specialist since 2008 and leads the medical team, performing FUE, S.H.E. and VIP procedures.
Hair transplant doctor, S.H.E. technique expert
Dr. Albert graduated from the University of Debrecen and has been a hair transplant specialist at HIMG since 2014. He performs hair transplants full-time, every day.
Hair transplant doctor, S.H.E. technique expert
Dr. László graduated from the University of Pécs and has been a hair transplant specialist at HIMG since 2017. She performs hair transplants full-time, every day.
Hair transplant doctor, S.H.E. technique expert
Dr. Páli graduated from the Faculty of General Medicine at Semmelweis University and joined HIMG in 2022. She works exclusively in hair transplantation and currently transplants the highest number of grafts per day in our team.
Hair transplant doctor, S.H.E. technique expert
Dr. Bódi graduated summa cum laude from the Faculty of General Medicine at the University of Debrecen. As a student he achieved outstanding results at national competitions and Scientific Students' Association conferences.
Our coordinators answer your questions before and after the procedure. Medical assistants support the doctors in the operating room.
1135 Budapest, Szegedi út 56. Consultation rooms, operating rooms and a quiet room to rest in between. The 500 m² clinic was built to international medical standards, and its operating rooms have a sterile air supply and extraction system.
Every hair transplant at HIMG comes with a written contract that includes the clinic's guarantee. Here is an overview; the contract sets out the exact terms.
The guarantee is part of the contract you sign before your procedure and covers the quality of the work we do. You can ask for a copy of the contract before you book.
Grafts are taken from the back and sides of the head, where hair is generally resistant to DHT, the hormone linked to male pattern hair loss. This is why transplanted hair usually keeps growing in its new place. Individual results vary, and the contract sets out exactly what the guarantee covers.
We also correct hair transplants that did not turn out well at other clinics. Send us photos and our doctors will assess what can be done.
With the S.H.E. method, the procedure is done under local anaesthesia, with no scalpel and no stitches.
The exact terms are set out in your contract. If you have any questions about the guarantee, ask us before your procedure: call +36 30 214 3000 or email info@himgeurope.com.
S.H.E. (Single Hair Extraction) is HIMG's own FUE-based method. Extra-thin needles under 1 mm extract grafts of 1 to 4 hairs one at a time, with no scalpel and no stitches.
Neither method is right for everyone. S.H.E. uses needles under 1 mm, finer than the 1.0–1.2 mm of classic FUE, and the clinic often uses it when adding density between existing hair. Your doctor recommends a method after assessing your hair loss and donor area.
Yes. The S.H.E. method won the Product of the Year award in Hungary in 2013, in the services category.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) moves follicular units of 2 to 4 or more hairs from the back of the head to the thinning area, using a 1.0–1.2 mm punch, without a strip incision.
A machine-assisted version of FUE in which grafts are kept in a protective solution until implantation. It uses the same 1.0–1.2 mm needles as classic FUE.
FUE can leave small marks in the donor area and some thinning. Our S.H.E. method uses finer needles to reduce this.
It depends mainly on the size and quality of your donor area, the back and sides of the head, which determines how many hairs can be moved. A doctor checks this at a hair and scalp examination before every procedure. You can start with a free assessment from photos.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine and very spicy food before the procedure. Wash your hair the evening before. The donor hair needs to be cut short, to 1–2 mm.
Yes, transplantation between long hair is possible, and there are two trimming options. Your doctor will explain which suits your case.
The procedure can be done all year round. Afterwards, avoid extreme temperatures and direct sunlight on the scalp.
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia. Afterwards you may feel some tightness or burning, and we provide pain relief.
We meet at the clinic at 7:30 am. Extraction and implantation take place with breaks, and the procedure usually ends between 2 and 5 pm.
A graft is a small unit of tissue containing one or more hairs, 2–3 on average. We use a multiplier of 2.5 when planning, so 2,000 grafts is roughly 5,000 hairs.
Grafts come from the back of the head, sometimes from ear to ear. FUE-based methods such as S.H.E. do not involve a strip incision, so there is no linear scar. Small marks in the donor area are possible; your doctor will explain what to expect for your hair type.
Most people rest for about a week. As a guide, the donor area typically heals in about 4–10 days and the transplanted area in about 6–12 days. Healing varies from person to person. Sport and physical work can usually resume after 2–3 weeks.
Shedding at 2–3 weeks is a normal part of the growth cycle. The follicles stay in place and start growing new hair, usually from month 3–4.
New hair usually starts to grow at 3–4 months, most of the result is visible at around 10 months, and the final result at about one year.
Some tightness or a burning feeling is normal in the first days. Pain relief is included in your aftercare package.
Antibiotics, pain relievers, a pillow protector, a special shampoo, a moisturiser for the donor area, saline solution and a day-by-day aftercare guide.
Yes. We treat women with diffuse thinning, thinning near the hairline, patchy hair loss and alopecia, after a doctor has examined the hair and scalp to confirm the donor area is suitable.
No. Transplantation between long hair is possible, with two trimming options. Your doctor will explain which suits you.
Prices are the same as for men. All prices on this website are indicative starting prices, and actual prices may vary depending on the complexity and nature of the procedure required.
Many women are treated with S.H.E., in which the implantation needle avoids handling the follicle during implantation. The right method for you depends on your assessment.
Yes. The guarantee is part of the contract you sign before your procedure.
No clinic can guarantee an exact outcome, because results depend on your donor hair, hair type, healing and the area treated. Transplanted hair comes from the back of the head, where hair is generally resistant to DHT, so it usually keeps growing. Read the guarantee terms in your contract before your procedure.
Yes, we correct hair transplants that did not turn out well elsewhere. Send us photos for an assessment.
Questions about prices are answered on the prices page, and questions about travelling from the UK in our UK patient guide.
Send us photos of the thinning area. A doctor will recommend a method and give you an approximate price.
