Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is a type of hair transplant done by taking individual hair follicles from your skin and moving them to another part of your body where hair’s thinner or absent. Specialists use micro punches to extract single follicles and move them, leaving behind almost no signs of extraction.

Safety:

The FUE procedure is considered safe with minor possible side effects, such as tiny white scars where follicles were extracted. In extremely rare cases, there can be infection or tissue death where the surgery was done. You may experience temporary side effects that go away a few days after treatment. Side effects may include swelling, bruising, and sensitivity.

Convenience:

FUE is often done in 8-12 hours in some cases “mega session” may last 10 to 12 hours. FUE is an outpatient procedure, so you can typically go home after each procedure. You don’t have to interrupt your daily routine too much after FUE. But don’t immerse the area in water or do any rigorous exercise for about a week.

Effectiveness:

Hair transplanted into a new area of your body typically begins growing back in about 3 to 4 months.

What is a FUE hair transplant?

Follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplants are done by taking individual hair follicles out of your skin and implanting them elsewhere on your body. This will make the hair in the new area look thicker.  FUE has become more popular than FUT because it’s less likely to lead to a “hair plug” look, where sections of skin or hair don’t match the surrounding areas. It also won’t leave a large scar like FUT does.

The best candidate for a FUE hair transplant is someone with thinning hair or balding who still has enough hair nearby to use for a transplant. You may not be eligible for a FUE hair transplant if you don’t have enough healthy or thick hair to transplant to the thinning or balding area.

How does a FUE hair transplant work?

As you get older, the three-phase cycle of hair growth and regrowth shortens until follicles no longer regrow hairs. This process is different for everyone. Some people start balding in their 20s, while others bald much later in life. FUE hair transplants restore hair by replacing these old follicles with new follicles that are still able to grow hair. After the transplant, the follicles will be nourished by blood vessels and begin growing hair in the area that previously had thin hair or balding.

Here’s how the FUE procedure works:

The Specialists will shave down the hair in the area where follicles will be removed as well as around the transplant area. Using a micropunch tool, they will remove follicles from your skin. Your Team will then make a series of tiny incisions with a needle or other small, sharp tool where the extracted follicles will be inserted. They’ll insert the follicles into the incisions. Then they will clean and bandage the area for recovery.

What to expect after a FUE hair transplant?

Recovery from FUE is quick. You may have some swelling or discomfort for about 3 days.

• Here are some aftercare instructions your doctor may give you:
• Don’t wash your hair or shower for at least 3 days.
• Use gentle, unscented shampoos for a few weeks once you start washing your hair.
• Take a couple of days off work to help speed up healing.
• Don’t comb or brush your new hair for at least 3 weeks.
• Don’t wear hats, beanies, or other clothing that goes over your head until your doctor says it’s OK.
• Don’t do any strenuous physical activity for at least a week.
• Some hairs may fall out during the healing process. This is normal. You’ll probably start to notice a difference after 3 to 4 months.

Preparing for a FUE hair transplant

Here are some things you may need to do before getting a FUE hair transplant:

• Don’t smoke for at least a day before your surgery.
• Don’t drink alcohol for at least 3 days before your surgery.
• Don’t take aspirin or blood thinners for about 2 weeks before your surgery.
• Don’t get your hair cut before the surgery.
• Do a scalp massage 10 to 30 minutes every day for a few weeks to increase blood flow to your scalp.
• Take any medications, such as minoxidil (Rogaine), that your surgeon asks you to take.

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