Fue Hair Transplant
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a method of obtaining follicular units (drafts) from the donor under local anesthesia using micromotors with tiny punches. The skin is not cut and stitched, which accelerates the healing process, and unprocessed grafts give a substantially natural look after the transplantation.
The Procedure:
The donor area is prepared. After local anesthesia, the micromotor with punch tips smaller than 1mm (0.04 inches) is let contact the skin appropriately for the hair growth angle. This method maximizes the graft harvested for unit and minimizes the procedure period. Harvested follicles are carefully collected with forceps and transplant starts. In the area receiving the transplant slits are created. A natural-looking angle and hairline is maintained. Finally, the follicles are implanted in the incisions.
What is hair transplant?
Hair transplant is an operation where the patient’s own healthy follicles are selected by quality, density and graft number and transplanted to desired areas in a painless and natural method. The process is local and gives definite and permanent results without leaving scars or marks.
Reasons behind hair loss
While reasons behind hair loss are primarily genetic; traumatic injuries, aging and medical problems can also contribute. Hair transplant can be performed on anyone who has enough number of follicles, regardless of the reason.
Cases when hair transplant is necessary
1- If the person’s hair is thinning and if treatment methodssuch as PRP, vitamin-mineral supplements can not reverse this
2- Hair loss due to various diseases which can’t be treated with drugs and injections
3- Hair loss due to burns, accidents etc.
4- Hair loss due to stress, genetic and hormonal factors
5- Lack of beard growth or scarcity
Who can benefit from a hair transplant?
Hair transplants can be performed on many people having increasingly common hair problems regardless of sex. Cases of hair loss due to,
● Genetic factors
● Infection
● Trauma (burns, skin disease)
● Aging
● Hair tinning
● Surgery marks
● Scar tissue injuries
can benefit from a hair transplant.
Which methods are used in hair transplants?
A variety of methods are used in hair transplants and can be picked depending on the patient’s
sex, desire and follicle type.
● No-shave hair transplant
How long does the operation take?
While it varies depending on the patient, a hair transplant takes 6-8 hours in average. If areas of interest are larger it can be separated to multiple sessions.
How long is the recovery period?
After the operation the patient is kept under watch for 1-2 hours for post-operational inspections and then discharged. After 3 days of rest the first washing is performed by our expert staff. The patient must regularly wash as instructed for 10 more days. He/she can continue daily life after this point.
CAUTIONS FOR AFTER THE OPERATION
In the first 3 days avoid
● Alcohol and cigarette consumption
● Labour intensive work
● Intense sunlight and rain
● Stress and sex
Between days 3-10
● Continue washing your hair as instructed
Up to 1 month,
● Avoid swimming
● Avoid intense sunlight and rain
● Maintain a healthy diet
Lastly, there will be shredding on the planted areas at the end of the 1st month. This is completely normal and should not be cause for worrying as the hair will start to grow after the 3rd month.
