Are you suffering from hair loss?
Are you satisfied with the yield of traditional medications?
Do you have any background in FUE hair transplantation?
Facts about hair loss
Firstly, you should know that 60% of men and approximately 10% of women suffer from hair loss.
Various reasons cause hair loss including genetic factors, androgenic alopecia, hormonal disturbance, telogen effluvium(stress), and maybe side effects of certain medications.
The pattern of hair loss varies in males than in females.ln males, it may lead to complete baldness.
In females, it is limited to mid-hair in most cases.
What about FUE hair transplantation?
FUE hair transplantation or follicular unit extraction is a state-of-the-art technique for hair transplantation.
The main target area is your scalp but it can be applied to any part of your body.
The main principle of FUE is the isolation of individual hair follicles from a healthy part of your skin to the area of baldness or thinning.
The technique is carried out in the following steps
- First, skin must be shaved in the area of isolation and the area of transplantation.
- Follicles are isolated by tiny micro punches that leave unnoticed scars.
- The graft may contain up to 6 follicles taken by forceps to the area transplanted.
- The surgeon makes small incisions in balded skin to insert the new healthy follicles.
- Finally, The area is covered by sterile gauze.
FUE hair transplantation is a sutureless technique carried out under local anesthesia and lasts from 2_4 hours for a session. Mega sessions may last for 10_12 hours.
Are you an ideal candidate for FUE?
Many factors determine whether FUE suits you or not.
- Age >25 is preferable.
- Good health.
- Having healthy thick hair at the back and the sides of your scalp.
- Hair color, density, texture, and thickness affect the results.
- If you have Alopecia Areata, FUE will not suit you.
Precautions after FUE hair transplantation
Implanted hair is very weak and sensitive in the first weeks, so you should handle it gently.
- Avoid touching the transplanted area for the first 2 weeks.
- Combing of implants is prohibited for 3 weeks.
- No smoking, no strenuous exercise.
- A healthy diet (no fast food -low sugar diet) and keeping your body hydrated enhance your recovery.
- Take the prescribed medications (antibiotics and analgesics).
- In the first week, sleep with the head elevated to avoid swelling.
- If Swelling occurs, apply ice away from the transplanted area.
- Avoid washing your hair until the 3rd day, then wash
it gently without scratching.
- It is important to keep your hair and scalp clean to avoid infection.
- Avoid sunlight for 2 weeks.
- You will recover completely within 3 weeks and return to normal exercise.
- Don’t worry if you notice hair falling in the first 2-3 weeks, it is normal. you will enjoy satisfactory results after 3-4 months. your doctor will prescribe minoxidil to faster the results.
Why do people choose FUE hair transplantation?
FUE hair transplantation is a modern technique. It has many advantages compared to traditional FUT (follicular unit transplantation).
FUE can be done manually by the surgeon or with the aid of the ARTAS robot.
Generally, FUE is a convenient method with minimal complications.
Non-invasive, sutureless.
The risk of infection is very rare.
The patient recovers faster, you can return home the same day of transplantation.
Nonpainful procedures.
A high success rate may reach 100%, especially with experienced surgeons.
Scars are unnoticeable thanks to the use of micro punches.
The graft survival rate is 90%.
Transplanted hair grows healthy giving you a natural look.
More comfortable and safe technique.
The best psychological yield from FUE hair transplantation is restoring your self-esteem.
Transplanted hair cannot be differentiated from natural hair giving you a perfect look.
How much does FUE cost?
The cost of FUE varies from one case to another. It depends on the degree of baldness, the number of grafts needed, and how many sessions you will need.
Choosing a clinic or medical center also affects the cost. For satisfactory results, choose a well-reputed surgeon with good experience in this field.
FUE prices are determined according to the technique used.lt costs approximately from 4000$ to 15000$.
Despite its high cost, FUE gives a permanent solution for hair loss.