Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
The FUE hair transplant procedure has gained popularity and is highly sought after due to its natural-looking results and minimal downtime. This method involves extracting numerous hair follicles from a donor area on the patient’s scalp, making it a highly efficient process. Our team at Flintridge FUE has mastered the FUE Hair Transplant procedure, providing excellent regrowth. Patients can expect to undergo this procedure in a single day, making it a convenient and effective option for hair restoration.
Step-by-Step Guide to FUE Hair Transplant Procedure and Aftercare
- Donor area preparation: The first step is to prepare the donor area, which is usually the back or sides of the scalp. The hair in this area is shaved or trimmed to 1-2 mm in length. The area is then sterilized and numbed with a local anesthetic.
- Follicle extraction: The next step is to extract individual hair follicles from the donor area using a small punch tool. The punch tool is used to make a small circular incision around each follicular unit, which is then removed from the scalp using forceps.
- Recipient area preparation: Once enough hair follicles have been extracted, the recipient area is prepared. This involves creating tiny incisions in the scalp using a specialized tool, which are then used to insert the extracted follicles.
- Follicle implantation: The extracted follicles are then implanted into the recipient area, one by one. The surgeon carefully places each follicle into the incisions made in the recipient area, ensuring that they are placed at the correct angle and direction to achieve a natural-looking result.
- Post-operative care: After the FUE transplant procedure is complete, the patient is given instructions on how to care for the newly transplanted hair. This typically involves avoiding strenuous activity, keeping the scalp clean and dry, and avoiding any pressure or friction on the scalp.
Our Approach
Our team is at the forefront of advancing FUE hair transplants, bringing decades of expertise in determining candidacy for this procedure. We consider various factors when creating a plan for each patient’s long-term hair restoration goals. Candidates for FUE hair transplants typically include individuals experiencing thinning or balding hair, and this procedure can significantly improve their appearance and overall well-being. During the consultation process, we take into account the patient’s age, family history of hair loss, expectations, and extent of hair loss. The more information we gather, the better the outcome we can provide. Our team’s wealth of experience ensures that each patient receives personalized and effective treatment.
Benefits of FUE
The FUE Hair Transplant procedure is highly popular among patients due to the ability to provide patients with the highest possible hair density among many other reasons.
The donor area of which the hair follicles are extracted from the back of the head is almost invisible once healed leaving a natural look and feel to the donor area with very minimal scarring. This can also be said for the recipient area where the extracted hair follicles are inserted. Your hair is 100% natural looking.
- Minimal recovery time. A few days compared to other hair transplant procedures.
- FUE is one of the more painless methods of hair transplantation.
- Less invasive than other hair restoration procedures.
- Suitable for transplanting hair in small areas, scalp, eyebrows, beard.
