The term "hair transplant" refers to a modern cosmetic surgery that is being done in a hair transplant clinic for the best results. The surgical procedure considers extracting hair follicles from an patient's nape by experts and then transplanting them into problematic parts of the scalp, in other words, the bald or sparsely covered areas of the scalp.
FUT and FUE are the two popular transplantation options and are different from one another in a number of important ways. The FUT option is based on Follicular Unit Transplantation. Put another way, the donor area (often the back of the head) has the scalp layer containing hair follicles surgically removed.
After a thorough examination, the removed layer is separated into individual follicular units, each of which typically has one to four hairs. Next, tiny incisions are made in the balding area of the scalp and carefully divided follicular units are inserted with a needle.
The FUE (Hair Follicle Point Transplantation) option also involves the restoration of lost hair with a surgical option. On the other hand, it is less invasively performed than the FUT alternative. During surgery, hair follicles are removed from the donor area using special hollow needles, and the entire procedure is performed without removing the scalp layer. During the procedure, the hair transplant specialists process the follicular units and place them in the balding areas of the scalp.
The follicles become more resistant to the hormone that causes hair loss when specific hollow needles are used during the hair fall treatment. All things considered, the FUE approach offers a more workable and efficient hair transplant alternative.
The most popular advantage is minimal invasiveness, which makes it easier for many to choose and mentally prepare for a transplant. Additionally, the process of hair transplant recovery is quicker and leaves no scars because of the less invasiveness as the FUE transplant option uses an innovative methodology that includes the retrieval of hair follicles using a tiny device. It should be mentioned that while hair in the donor area can thin out, it usually doesn't show and eventually grows back.
Unlike the FUT option, after FUE transplantation, individuals can return to daily life within one to two days. This option is also known for its higher efficiency, as the durability of the grafts reaches 90-95%. Grafts are small pieces of skin containing hair follicles, typically consisting of 1 to 4 hairs. They are removed from the patient's scalp during transplantation and transferred to bald areas to promote natural hair growth. In other words, the more transplanted follicular units that successfully grow, the denser and healthier the resulting hair will be.
In addition to the scalp, the FUE option also allows the removal of follicles from several body areas. This is especially helpful when donor hair is limited on the scalp.
Before the hair transplantation surgery, the individual visits the medical center for a mandatory professional consultation. During the consultation, the desired final results of the transplant are discussed, including the future design of hair growth, the number of grafts, and the selection of the donor region. FUE transplantation requires a gentle and thorough process without obstructions, which is why, before surgery, professionals shave the individual's head in order to work more efficiently.
The surgical procedure is completely performed by qualified and experienced specialists, under the right surgical conditions.
It is important to know that the hair transplant procedure is performed exclusively under local anesthesia, which helps the patient remain relaxed throughout the several-hour operation.
At the Medines Medical Center, if necessary, or if the patient has certain conditions or comorbidities, anesthesia is administered by a highly qualified anesthesiologist-resuscitator, who also monitors the entire surgical process.
It is important that anesthesia and drug injections are administered correctly and safely to avoid possible complications, such as swelling and bruising. Swelling may appear as early as 1-2 days after surgery, but when the procedure is professionally performed, it usually remains almost unnoticeable and resolves on its own.
6-12 months after the transplant, the individual has fully grown and dense hair, even in previously bald areas. However, one month after the procedure, the hair grown as a result of the transplant falls out. This is a natural process and there is no need to worry because only the hair strands fall out as the transplanted roots are already adapted to the scalp in this period. After 2-3 months of hair loss, the hair grows back without the risk of shedding. It is important to know that the transplanted hair no longer falls out and grows normally throughout life.
There are both traditional and modern transplant options, of which the FUE stands out as one of the most popular and most widely used. It involves aesthetic surgery and is performed by field specialists. To get hair transplant services at Medines Medical Center, you can register for a consultation and discuss the outcomes you would like to achieve.
