Is Dr Fátima Garcês a pioneer of FUE in Portugal?

Yes. Dr Fátima Garcês was among the first doctors to introduce and establish the FUE technique in Portugal, contributing to the widespread adoption of this method in the Portuguese market.

Does an FUE hair transplant leave a scar?

It does not leave a linear scar. Individual extraction produces micro-dots of around 1 mm that, once healed, become practically imperceptible — in most cases patients can wear their hair short again.

How long does recovery take?

Most patients return to work after 3 to 5 days. Scabs fall away within the first week and any residual redness resolves within two to three weeks.

How many grafts will I need?

It depends on the area to be covered and the density desired. Receding hairline cases usually require between 1,500 and 2,500 grafts; extensive reconstructions can reach 6,000, typically spread across more than one session. The number is always defined at assessment.

Will the transplanted hair fall out again?

Hair taken from the donor area is genetically resistant to hormonal action, so it remains in place. The native hair around it can continue to thin, which is why we combine the transplant with maintenance medical treatment.

Treatment

FUE Hair Transplant in Lisbon

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is the hair transplant technique in which follicular units are extracted one by one from the donor area and implanted into thinning areas. There is no scalpel, no stitches and no linear scar — only micro-dots, which heal within days and become practically imperceptible. Dr Fátima Garcês is recognised as a pioneer of FUE in Portugal, having contributed to the widespread adoption of this technique in the Portuguese market.

Clinically reviewed by Dr Fátima Garcês, Clinical Director of Replace Clinic — 20 years dedicated to hair restoration.

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No scalpel and no linear scar at the back of the head
Plans of up to 6,000 grafts, staged across sessions according to the available donor area
Procedure performed by Dr Fátima Garcês, a pioneer of FUE in Portugal

How the FUE technique works

In FUE, each follicular unit — containing between one and four hairs — is individually extracted from the donor area, typically the occipital region, using a micro punch. After being selected under a microscope, the units are implanted following the angle and direction of the native hair.

It is this careful design of the hairline that separates a natural transplant from an artificial-looking result. At Replace Clinic, the design is drawn up with the patient in front of a mirror, before any extraction takes place.

A pioneer of FUE in Portugal

Dr Fátima Garcês was among the first doctors to introduce and establish the FUE technique in Portugal. Her early experience with this method helped define extraction and implantation protocols that remain a benchmark at the clinic today, delivering natural results with minimal invasiveness.

Who is a candidate for an FUE transplant

The ideal candidate has a dense, stable donor area and hair loss that is already stabilised or clinically controlled. Patients experiencing active shedding usually begin with medical treatment first — mesotherapy, PRP or oral therapy — to stabilise before surgery.

Male androgenetic alopecia of any grade, with sufficient donor hair
Localised female thinning and a widening parting
Reconstruction of receding hairlines, the crown and the frontal line
Correction of scars and poorly designed previous transplants
Eyebrow and beard reconstruction

The day of the procedure

The procedure is carried out as a day case under local anaesthetic and lasts between 6 and 8 hours depending on the number of grafts. You leave the clinic the same day, with written aftercare instructions and the necessary medication.

The first few days require simple care: sleeping with your head elevated, avoiding physical exertion and following the washing protocol we explain before you leave.

Timeline of results

Between the second and fourth week, shock loss occurs — the transplanted hairs shed, but the follicle remains. Growth begins around the third month, visible density appears by six months, and the final result settles between 12 and 18 months.

This is why follow-up at Replace Clinic extends over 18 months, with review appointments and photographic records at every stage.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr Fátima Garcês a pioneer of FUE in Portugal?: Yes. Dr Fátima Garcês was among the first doctors to introduce and establish the FUE technique in Portugal, contributing to the widespread adoption of this method in the Portuguese market.
Does an FUE hair transplant leave a scar?: It does not leave a linear scar. Individual extraction produces micro-dots of around 1 mm that, once healed, become practically imperceptible — in most cases patients can wear their hair short again.
How long does recovery take?: Most patients return to work after 3 to 5 days. Scabs fall away within the first week and any residual redness resolves within two to three weeks.
How many grafts will I need?: It depends on the area to be covered and the density desired. Receding hairline cases usually require between 1,500 and 2,500 grafts; extensive reconstructions can reach 6,000, typically spread across more than one session. The number is always defined at assessment.
Will the transplanted hair fall out again?: Hair taken from the donor area is genetically resistant to hormonal action, so it remains in place. The native hair around it can continue to thin, which is why we combine the transplant with maintenance medical treatment.

An assessment with Dr Fátima Garcês

In person in Lisbon or by video consultation, with a treatment plan and 18 months of follow-up care.

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