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What the FUE Hair Transplant Procedure looks like…

An Follicular Unit Extraction (or FUE) hair transplant is a surgical procedure designed to restore hair in areas of the scalp affected by hair loss or thinning. It is one of the most advanced & popular hair restoration techniques. Here’s how an FUE hair transplant procedure typically works:

We also use a technique called micro-needling on the entire scalp, which can also encourage blood circulation, helping stimulate hair follicles.

1.Preparation For your FUE Hair Transplant

Before the procedure, the patient will have a consultation with a hair transplant surgeon. During this consultation, the surgeon will assess the extent of hair loss, discuss treatment goals, and determine the appropriate number of grafts needed for the transplant.

2. Hair Trimming

On the day of the procedure, the patient’s hair in the donor area (usually the back or sides of the head) will be trimmed short. This is done to facilitate the extraction of individual hair follicles.

3. Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is administered to the donor area to numb it. This ensures that the patient is comfortable during the extraction process.

4. Follicular Unit Extraction

The surgeon will use a specialized microsurgical tool, such as a microneedle or punch device, to extract individual hair follicles from the donor area. The FUE technique involves removing follicular units one by one, leaving tiny circular scars that are not visible when the hair grows back.

5. Preparation of Recipient Area

Meanwhile, the recipient area (the area where hair will be transplanted) is prepared by making small incisions or slits in the scalp.

6. FUE Graft Placement

The extracted hair follicles are carefully sorted and prepared for transplantation. The surgeon then places each follicular unit into the recipient sites on the scalp, paying close attention to the direction and angle to ensure a natural appearance.

7. Post-Procedure Care & Recovery

After the hair transplant, the patient will be given post-procedure instructions to follow. This may include guidelines on washing the scalp, avoiding certain activities, and taking prescribed medications.

The recovery period after an FUE hair transplant is typically shorter than with other hair restoration techniques. Most patients can resume light activities within a few days, but strenuous exercise and other activities may need to be avoided for a few weeks.

The transplanted hair follicles will go through a shedding phase within a few weeks after the procedure. However, new hair growth should begin within a few months, and the final results may be visible after around 8 to 12 months.