FUE Hair Transplantation

FUE hair transplantation is a method performed to extract hair grafts individually from the donor site by a special micromotor and implant them in the transplant area, again individually. It has a significantly high success rate in providing natural and permanent results, which leads it to be one of the most popular methods for hair transplantation.

FUE hair transplantation which stands for Follicular Unit Extraction is the most common method around the world. The FUE method does not require incisions and therefore leaves no surgical scars afterward. It is known that the method is developed in the early 2000s and became the most popular method in 2005. 

What Are The Types Of FUE Hair Transplant?

FUE hair transplant types are many, although the basic principles are the same. The most preferred method of today is the DHI method, which is derived from the FUE method and performed with a special implanter pen. The following are the types of FUE methods:

• Classic FUE 
• Robotic FUE
• Sapphire FUE
• DHI 

What Are The Advantages Of FUE Hair Transplant?

The advantages of FUE hair transplant are as follows:

• Special micromotors reduce the operation duration
• There is no incision required on the donor site, which minimizes the bleeding risk and reduces the recovery duration
• There are no stitches due to no incision procedure
• In one session, more than 3000 grafts can be implanted
• There is no surgical scar after the FUE hair transplantation operation
• Due to the high number of grafts that can be implanted in one session, operation duration is reduced and %85 of the patients can achieve desired results in one session.
• Patients can return to their daily routine 1 day after the operation
• There is no sensation loss risk after the FUE hair transplant operation
• The FUE method can be preferred for beard, mustache, and eyebrows transplantations

Who Is A Good Candidate For FUE Hair Transplantation?

Good candidates for FUE hair transplantation can be anyone who is in overall good health. The following are the basic conditions to be a good candidate for FUE hair transplant:

• There is no limitation about hair loss causes, anyone who experiences hair loss due to any factor can undergo a FUE hair transplantation operation.
• Those who have congenital baldness can be treated with an FUE hair transplant
• Those who have diabetes and hypertension, after stabilizing their conditions, can also be good candidates
• Those who have blood-borne diseases cannot undergo hair transplantation operations
• To perform a FUE hair transplant operation, patients must have enough grafts on the donor site which can be many parts of the body such as the neck, back, or chest.

What Are The Important Things To Pay Attention to Before FUE Hair Transplant Operation?

The following are the important things to pay attention to before FUE hair transplant operations:

• Refrain from alcohol 1 week before the operation
• Refrain from smoking 2 weeks before the operation
• Avoid heavy exercises during the week of pre-operation
• It is important to have clean hair on the operation day
• Avoid chemical hair products on the operation day

What Is FUE Hair Transplant Procedure Like?

FUE hair transplantation procedure may differ depending on the method chosen to perform, however, in any method, basic principles are the same. Following are the basic steps of the FUE hair transplantation operation procedure:

• FUE hair transplantation is performed under local anesthesia, patients do not feel any pain or aching during the operation
• The donor site is generally the neck area, however, if this area cannot provide enough grafts, the different areas can be considered
• Grafts are extracted individually by FUE micro punch motors
• Holes are made in the transplantation area, the size and depth of these holes differ for each patient. Correct analysis of the patients affects the transplanted hair.
• Extracted grafts are implanted individually

How Long Does FUE Hair Transplantation Operation Take?

Duration of FUE Hair Transplantation operation may differ depending on many different parameters and makes it hard to provide a standard duration. However, according to the number of grafts; an operation with 4000 grafts takes about 6-7 hours. The following are the factors that affect FUE Hair Transplant operation duration:

• Size of the transplantation area
• Number of grafts to be extracted
• Experience of the specialist
• Experience and number of the crew
• Plans of the sessions required

In the FUE hair transplantation method, graft extracting takes 2 to 4 hours. After a short break, the operation continues with transplanting.

What Are The Important Things To Pay Attention to After FUE Hair Transplant Operation?

The following are the important things to pay attention to after the FUE hair transplantation operation:

• It is important to protect the treated area from damages
• Edema may be experienced after FUE hair transplantation operation, to minimize these problems, patients must keep their heads upright
• Patients must protect the area from contact with water for the first few days after the operation
• Patients must avoid smoking following few weeks after the operation
• Patients must avoid alcohol for a few days after the surgery
• If any medication is prescribed after the FUE hair transplant operation, patients must use the medications as prescribed 

What Are The Differences Between FUE and FUT Methods?

Following are the differences between FUE and FUT methods:

• The FUT method is a surgical procedure that requires cutting out the strip of the skin. The FUE method does not require surgical procedures and is performed with special tools.
• The FUT method has higher bleeding risks and leaves a surgical scar. The FUE method has lower bleeding risks and does not leave surgical scars.
• FUT methods success rate is %80, FUE methods success rate is %95
• The FUT method has a longer recovery period, after FUE hair transplantation, patients can return to their daily routine in a few days

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