Sapphire FUE hair transplant in NYC
The Turkish Sapphire FUE technique, performed in Midtown Manhattan. Natural hairline design, sessions of up to 5,000 grafts for suitable patients, and local follow-up.
What is a Sapphire FUE hair transplant?
Sapphire FUE is a type of FUE hair transplant where individual follicles are taken from your donor area and placed into thinning areas through tiny recipient sites made with a sapphire blade. It is one of the Turkish hair transplant techniques Peak offers at our Midtown Manhattan clinic, so New York patients don't need to fly abroad for it.
Every Sapphire FUE plan at Peak starts with a free assessment of your hair loss and donor area by a licensed clinician. Individual results vary.
Your Sapphire FUE procedure day
1. Hairline design
Your hairline is drawn around your face, age and donor capacity, and you approve it before anything begins.
2. Extraction
Individual follicular units are harvested from the donor area, usually the back and sides of the scalp.
3. Sapphire channel opening
Fine recipient sites are made with a sapphire blade, following the angle and direction of your natural hair.
4. Placement
Grafts are placed into the recipient sites to build density and a natural-looking hairline.
5. Aftercare
You go home with written instructions. Peak's post-op guide walks you through the first days and months.
6. Growth
Shedding is normal in the first weeks. New growth usually becomes visible over the following months.
Who is a good candidate?
Sapphire FUE may suit men and women with pattern hair loss who have enough healthy donor hair. Peak treats straight, wavy, curly and Afro-textured hair, and also offers beard and eyebrow restoration.
It may not be the right first step if your hair loss is very recent, its cause is unclear, or your donor area is limited. In those cases your clinician may suggest PRP or other options first.
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Many New Yorkers travel to Istanbul for Sapphire FUE. Peak offers it in Midtown Manhattan at 240 W 37th St, 5th Floor, with local follow-up, so you can see the same team throughout recovery. We are rated 5.0 on Google by our New York patients.
Questions to ask at your consultation
- How many grafts do you recommend, and why?
- Is Sapphire FUE, DHI or a combination right for me?
- Who will design my hairline and perform each step?
- What does my quote include?
- What follow-up care will I receive?
Frequently asked questions
What is Sapphire FUE?
Sapphire FUE is a follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant in which the tiny recipient sites for your grafts are made with a sapphire blade instead of a steel one. Follicles are still harvested one by one from your donor area and placed into thinning areas.
Is Sapphire FUE better than regular FUE?
The sapphire blade is one part of the procedure. It can create very fine, precise incisions, but the blade alone does not guarantee a better result. Diagnosis, donor planning, hairline design and graft handling matter just as much.
Is Sapphire FUE better than DHI?
They describe different steps. Sapphire refers to the blade used to open recipient sites; DHI refers to placing grafts with an implanter pen. Your clinician will explain which fits your hair and goals.
How many grafts can be done in one Sapphire FUE session?
For suitable candidates, Peak may plan up to 5,000 grafts in a single session. The right number depends on your donor supply and treatment area, and a larger session is not right for everyone.
How long is recovery after Sapphire FUE?
Your clinician will tell you when you can return to work and exercise. Transplanted hairs commonly shed 2–8 weeks after surgery, and many people see results in 6–9 months, with some taking 12 months, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
How much does Sapphire FUE cost in NYC?
It depends mainly on your graft count and what is included. See our NYC hair transplant cost guide. Peak gives you a written quote after a free assessment, and financing starts at $149/month.
Where is Peak's NYC clinic?
240 W 37th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018, in Midtown Manhattan near Penn Station, Times Square and the Garment District. Call (917) 532-2001.
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