FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)

Follicular Unit Extraction involves the extraction of follicular units of hair from the donor area of the scalp using a specialized small, round punch (a pen-like instrument used to pull out follicular units- 1mm diameter).

The small follicular units are implanted to the recipient area, typically at the top and front of the head. The FUE method is less invasive than the FUT strip method, however it is more time consuming and meticulous; therefore more expensive.

A Good Candidate for FUE Method (Follicular Unit Extraction)

The first step to determining the right candidate for hair transplant surgery is by determining the available grafts available to donate. Suitable candidates must have enough hair to supply the bald areas without causing a balding effect to the donor area.

The hair in the donor area must be thick so that it can provide a reasonably good appearance after the hair transplant.

The age and level of baldness are also very important when considering a hair transplant. The patient is recommended to be at an age where pattern baldness is apparent or eventually will be apparent.

Your cosmetic surgeon will be able to discourse this further once he or she has viewed pictures or viewed the patient in person. Because hair grows at a particular angle and in a specific direction, the hair growth patterns must be duplicated as close as possible.

When the hair transplant is completed, the restored hair will look natural and no different from the original pattern of hair growth. Of course, it is also very important that the patient understand all aspects of this cosmetic surgery and is motivated throughout the hair transplant process.

Preparing for FUE Method (Follicular Unit Extraction)

One Week Prior to your Hair Transplant Operation:

· Refrain from Aspirin and Vitamin E intake one week before your operation

· Refrain from smoking or limit the amount

· Do not get a haircut You may dye your hair one week before your surgery but you cannot dye it for 6 weeks after

· If you use hair replacement, please remove it one week before the operation

· Stretch the skin in the donor site area at least five times a day

· Refrain from alcohol consumption one day before the surgery

· Eat a light breakfast the morning of the operation, and after the operation eat a light lunch

· Wear a button-down shirt the day of the operation.

FUE Method (Follicular Unit Extraction) Procedure

The hair on the donor area will be trimmed short so that the grafts can easily be removed. Both the donor and the recipient areas will be treated with local anesthesia. The FUE method extracts individual hair follicles without causing damage to the scalp.

After the donor and recipient sites have been anesthetized, the hair transplant surgeon will extract microscopic grafts of follicular units from the patient’s donor site (typically the back of the head, just above the nape), using a small punch. The donor area will heal in a few weeks.

As soon as the grafts have been removed, they will be thoroughly examined under a stereo microscope for maximum regrowth profit.

The surgeon will then prepare the recipient site by puncturing tiny micro-holes where the microscopic grafts will be transferred at a predetermined density and pattern that alludes to a natural-looking, realistic hair pattern.

Following this, the surgeon will implant the micro-grafts into the tiny punctured holes. The affected area will then be cleansed and covered with gauze.

Risks and Side Effects of FUE Method (Follicular Unit Extraction)

Hair transplant surgery risks are very minimal. One may experience an allergic reaction to the anesthesia and Infection is possible, but very rare.

Recovering From FUE Method (Follicular Unit Extraction)

· Avoid alcohol consumption for 5 days after operation

· Avoid strenuous activity during the first few days after your hair transplant surgery.

· Expect swelling, bruising, headache and mild discomfort. These symptoms can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain relievers.

· Do not use an electric razor for 6 months after your hair transplant surgery.

· Avoid saunas, artificial or natural sunbathing and wearing a motorcycle helmet for 2 weeks after surgery.

· Avoid scratching or picking at your scalp for the first 3 months after your surgery, as it may cause an infection or pimples

· On the day of your hair transplant surgery, after surgery, make sure you ice your eye and temple area for 10 minutes every hour.

· Sleep with a raised pillow for the first few nights after your surgery

· 3 days after the operation, you may gently wash the affected area

· On the day of your hair transplant surgery, after surgery, make sure you ice your eye and temple area for 10 minutes every hour.

· Sleep with a raised pillow for the first few nights after your surgery.

· 3 days after the operation, you may gently wash the affected area.

Results of FUE Method (Follicular Unit Extraction)

Due to the lack of oxygen transported to the transplanted roots, the transplanted hair will fall out within 1-2 months.

The transplanted roots will strengthen in about 12-14 weeks, in which time new strands will be produced. New hair will start to grow in the grafted area within 3 months. You should expect full results after 8 months – 1 year.

FUE Destinations

• United Kingdom

  

  FUE UK is one of the least-invasive hair transplant surgery methods, allowing hair-loss patients to return to their daily routine faster than other hair restoration methods.

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• Thailand

  

  FUE Thailand boasts innovative technology which enables surgeons to extract follicular unites directly from the scalp rather than in larger groups, leaving no visible scarring in the donor area.

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• Turkey

  

  Turkey is a premier provider of FUE hair transplant method, offering state-of-the-art hair replacement solutions and personalized hair-loss treatments that treat men’s hair-loss conditions. FUT Turkey accords use of smaller hair grafts with minimal incisions.

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• Belgium

  

  FUE in Belgium is the finest hair transplant method which allows Belgium hair transplant surgeons the painless removal and re-implantation of individual hair follicle graft, providing a total natural and undetectable result.

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• Dominican Republic

  

  FUE Dominican Republic is an efficacious hair transplant technique that offers a slew of benefits to hair loss patients, including painless procedure, low risk of complications and fast recovery.

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• Mexico

  

  Hair transplant Mexico earned a reputation for using the latest hair restoration techniques and maintaining pioneering ways to combat hair-loss. FUE Mexico involves extraction of hair follicles one by one using custom-made, precise micro-surgical tool.

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