There are two types of hair transplants: follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE).
A follicular unit transplant (also called strip surgery) is much more invasive than modern hair transplants. In FUT, a long thin strip of scalp is cut out, typically from lower down on the back of the head. The hair follicles are divided into single units under a microscope. The scalp is then sewn back together where the strip was removed. Because the extraction phase is much quicker, FUT is a cheaper hair replacement method than the alternatives. However, it leaves a significant scar that can be seen under short hair. If you’re prone to keloid scarring, the scar can be very noticeable.
“F.U.E.” or “Follicular-Unit Extraction” is an advanced, “minimally-invasive” hair transplant method which allows for the harvesting of individual follicles from the back of the head (donor area) without a scalpel or stitches, and therefore leaves no linear scar.
The grafts units are harvested randomly from the back and the sides of the scalp. The hair restoration surgeon makes a small circular incision around the hairs and then extracts them from the scalp. When enough follicular units have been harvested, they are then implanted individually in the target areas.
Consultation
- Consult with the Doctor directly
- Advanced scalp analysis
Hairline Design
- Natural hairline design
- Designed to match age and facial features
Pain Management
- Local anesthesia
- Oral pain medication
- Relaxation techniques: Deep breathing or meditation
Extraction Phase
- Use FUE method to make a small punch in the skin around a hair follicle
- Extraction leaves no linear scar
- NeoGraft is an automated FUE
- ARTAS robotic offers precise efficient, and repeatable harvesting
Hair Storage & Sorting
- The hair grafts are stored at a temperature between 2°C and 8°C
- The hair grafts will be sort by 1 to 4 hairs
Implantation Phase
- Scalp site making
- Implanting hair grafts into scalp
Post Operative Care & Follow Up
- Generally has less discomfort
- Staged follow ups at day 1/1 week after /1 month/3 month/6 month/12 month post operation
