FUE Hair Transplant

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FUE Hair Transplant is a modern and effective technique that we employ, referred to as follicular unit grafting. This method provides extraordinary naturalness, allowing patients to achieve a natural appearance in just one session. With follicular unit grafting, we isolate naturally occurring hair groupings (hairs that grow in groups of 1, 2, 3, or 4). The donor area is carefully taken from the back of the head using magnification to avoid follicle damage.

The procedure takes several hours, depending on the number of grafts being transplanted. For a 2000-graft case, the average duration is around 6 hours. Patients receive local anesthesia (similar to a dental procedure) and an oral sedative, allowing them to rest or watch movies, TV, or use their devices. Anesthetizing the areas is the only mildly uncomfortable part, and this technique generally causes less discomfort than a dental visit.

Bandages are not required. The following day, patients return for a check-up and gentle shampooing. After the procedure, mild redness and crusting in the recipient area may last 7–10 days. It is normal for transplanted hairs to shed within the first few weeks; they then regrow after 3–4 months. Visible results typically appear around six months, with final outcomes noticeable after 12 months. The results are natural and permanent.

Hair in the donor area is clipped to about 2-10 mm length. The hair above the donor site can generally camouflage immediately after the procedure. For such coverage, it is recommended that the hair in this area be left at least 1-1 ½ inches long for the procedure.

After anesthetizing the donor area, a specially designed scalpel is used to remove a “strip” of hair bearing scalp from the donor area. This area is usually closed with the “LEDGE” trichophyte closure developed by Dr. Rose which allows hairs to grow through the scar to minimize its appearance. In 90% or more of cases, strip scar lines are 2mm wide or less and are only visible if you pass a comb upward through the donor area and look carefully. The “strip” is then divided under microscopes into small follicular units containing 1-4 hairs. Small slits which are no larger than those that would be created by an injection needle are made in the recipient area and the grafts are placed into these small openings. It is recommended that pain medication is taken the first night.

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