Follicular Unit Extraction
FUE Hair Transplant Fresno
The modern, scarless standard for surgical hair restoration — individual follicles harvested and placed by a licensed physician for a natural, lasting hairline.
Your hair restoration physician
Dr. Oscar F. Hernandez Sandoval, MD
Every consultation, hairline design, extraction, and graft placement at Inside Out Medical Center is performed personally by Dr. Hernandez — never delegated to a technician. His training in FUE and DHI hair restoration shapes a careful, evidence-based approach to long-term results.
- Board-certified physician
- FUE & DHI hair restoration training
- Only Central Valley provider offering DHI
- Independent Fresno practice owner
- English & Spanish
Why FUE is the standard at Inside Out.
FUE — Follicular Unit Extraction — extracts individual follicular units one at a time from a stable donor area using a precision micro-punch. Each graft is then placed by hand into a custom-designed hairline at the angle, depth, and density that matches your existing hair.
Compared to older strip (FUT/FUSS) techniques, FUE leaves no linear scar, has substantially less downtime, and gives the surgeon greater design flexibility — particularly for patients who wear shorter hair.
FUE is well-suited for:
- Receding hairlines and temple recession
- Crown thinning and bald spots
- Patients who prefer to wear their hair short
- Beard, mustache, and eyebrow restoration
- Repair of older transplant work or scarring
Why patients choose Inside Out.
01
No linear scar
Tiny dot extractions heal nearly invisibly — even at short hair lengths.
02
Faster recovery
Most patients return to desk work within 3–7 days.
03
Natural design
Hairlines are planned in person by Dr. Hernandez to match your face and how your hair will age.
04
Lasting growth
Donor hair is genetically resistant to loss and continues growing for life.
Candidacy
Is this the right treatment for you?
A consultation is the only way to know for sure — but here's how we generally evaluate candidacy.
Often a good candidate
- Stable hair loss pattern
- Adequate donor density
- Generally 25+ years old
- Good general health
- Realistic expectations
May not be ideal
- Active rapid loss without medical stabilization
- Insufficient donor
- Untreated scalp conditions
- Bleeding disorders that can't be paused safely
How it works
A clear, supported process.
Step 1
Consultation & design
In-person evaluation of donor density and pattern of loss. Hairline designed together. Written pricing.
Step 2
Procedure day
4–8 hours under local anesthesia. You're awake, comfortable, and can watch a movie throughout.
Step 3
Growth
Tiny scabs heal in 5–10 days. New growth visible at 3 months, meaningful density by 6, final result 9–12 months.
Recovery
What recovery actually looks like.
Day 0–2
First 48 hours
Mild swelling. Sleep elevated. Saline mist as instructed.
Day 3–10
Healing
Scabs gently shed. Avoid swimming, gym, and direct sun.
Week 2–4
Shock loss
Transplanted hairs shed — expected. Follicles remain and will produce new hair.
Month 6–12
Final result
Density and texture mature; you'll style the area like native hair.
Treatment comparison
How this option compares.
| FUE | FUT (strip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Scar | Tiny dots, often invisible | Linear scar across donor area |
| Downtime | 3–7 days | 10–14 days |
| Short haircut friendly? | Yes | Limited |
| Best for | Most modern patients | Very large sessions in select cases |
We perform FUE almost exclusively. We'll discuss FUT only if it's clinically the better option for your situation.
The Inside Out difference
Why patients across Central California choose us.
Physician-performed
Every step — design, extraction, placement — by Dr. Hernandez personally.
Local continuity
Pre-op, procedure day, and follow-ups handled in Fresno.
Honest planning
If you're not ready, or a non-surgical plan would serve you better, we'll tell you.
FAQs
Common questions.
Don't see your question? Call us at 559-940-6990 or book a consultation — every patient gets honest, direct answers.
Does FUE really leave no scar?+
FUE leaves dot-like marks that are typically invisible at standard hair lengths. Extreme buzz cuts may make them faintly visible.
How long is the procedure?+
Most FUE cases run 4–8 hours in a single day depending on graft count.
When can I return to work?+
Most patients return to desk work in 3–7 days. Strenuous activity is paused for 2 weeks.
Will the transplanted hair last?+
Yes — donor hair is genetically resistant and continues growing for life. Untreated native hair can continue to thin, which is why many patients pair surgery with medical therapy.
Is FUE painful?+
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Most patients describe it as comfortable. Recovery discomfort is mild.
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Take the first step toward your results.
Book a consultation with Dr. Hernandez. A $200 consultation deposit secures your appointment and is fully credited toward your treatment if you move forward.