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Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is one of the most common methods used to restore the hair of an individual who is balding. It’s an effective technique for both men and women, but not everyone is a good candidate for the procedure.
FUE is a process in which hair follicles are transplanted from one area of the scalp to the other. The extent of the baldness is a factor in success. If baldness has progressed too far, you may not be a good candidate for the surgical procedure. FUE works best for men that want to maintain shaved or short hairstyles.
You’re a good candidate for FUE if you have thick hair on the back of your head, while thinning on the crown or near the front hairline. FUE is a solution for those with a number of hair loss problems that includes alopecia, decreased hormonal levels, and thyroid disease.
Good hair transplant candidates will need to be in good physical health and have thick, good quality hair from the donor area. Individual hair follicles will be removed from the back of the head and transplanted to the part of the scalp where growth is thin or has ceased. The denser the growth on the back of the head, the greater the number of follicles that can be harvested for transplantation.
Your age plays a role in the process. Ideally, the best candidate is over 25 years of age, since the pattern of hair loss has typically stabilized by then. It enables your medical professional to identify the pattern of hair loss.
If you have a type of hair loss that prevents natural hair from growing, such as burns or scar tissue, you might be a good candidate for FUE. The only way to know for sure is to make an appointment for a consultation.
Our Florida Hair Transplant Centers pride themselves on providing the most advanced hair transplant in Florida. Dr. Kristopher Hamwi, Clinician Sia Gieger, and Clinician Rhonda Daniels are all specialists in the field of hair restoration., Rest assured that your balding hair is in good hands.
To schedule your hair transplant/hair restoration appointment at one of our South Florida Centers please contact us at (941) 315-7033
The good news is that most hair transplant procedures are outpatient surgery and individuals go home the same day. The recovery process is dependent on the type of transplant that’s performed and side effects are usually resolved within 10 to 14 days.
Side Effects
Like any surface surgery, there will be some side effects and they’re typically temporary. They can occur at the donor hair site and the transplant location. Side effects can include redness or bruising, scabs and crusting, itching, and loss of feeling. Some men may experience pain or throbbing, a feeling of tightness or swelling.
Recovery
Individuals may be able to remove bandages on the first day and wash their hair on the second day. On the third to fifth day, men may be able to return to their normal activities. However, strenuous activity can cause bleeding. On the tenth day, the stitches (if any) may be removed by the surgeon.
After Care
The healthcare provider will issue specific instructions. They will vary and are reliant on the surgery type. Those orders should be followed stringently. The healthcare professional may want to see the individual several times during the first month. A return to normal activities will rely on the type and complexity of the surgery.
Fallout
Many individuals discover that their transplanted hair falls out in a few weeks following surgery. Rest assured that this is normal. It will take 5 to 6 weeks before new hair begins to grow as the transplanted follicles become accustomed to their new “home.” Individuals can expect to see approximately half an inch of growth thereafter.
Follow Up
Depending upon the extent of the hair loss, a follow-up may be required with additional micro-grafts. The goal is to restore an individual’s hair to its natural appearance. Men should discuss this and any side effects they may be concerned about with their surgeon.
Our Florida Hair Transplant Centers pride themselves on providing the most advanced hair transplant in Florida. Dr. Kristopher Hamwi, Clinician Sia Gieger, and Clinician Rhonda Daniels are all specialists in the field of hair restoration., Rest assured that your balding hair is in good hands.
To schedule your hair transplant/hair restoration appointment at one of our South Florida Centers please contact us at (941) 315-7033
Hair transplants must come from the same person who is the recipient. Hair currently can’t be transplanted from another person, even from someone that’s related. The recipient’s immune system would immediately view the transplanted hair follicles as an invader and attack them. The transplanted follicles would never have an opportunity to grow in.
Every bit of a person’s body is encoded with its own unique genetic signature that identifies it as belonging to that body. The immune system recognizes what “belongs” to it and treats everything else as a foreign invader to be vanquished. The body immediately begins to produce antibodies against the foreign follicles.
The same immune response occurs in organ transplants, but the immune system is thwarted with immunosuppressants to prevent it from rejecting the organ. Unfortunately, the medication suppresses the entire immune system, making it more susceptible to infection and disease.
The Future of Hair?
However, person-to-person transplants may be possible sometime in the future if research at the Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) in Korea is accurate. Professor Kwon Oh-Sang, who headed the project, says his team succeeded in transplanting hair from one subject to another, without the need for immunosuppressants.
The research was conducted in 2019 and has so far only been conducted on mice. The transplanted hair follicles grew new black hair that survived more than 6 months without any signs of rejection response. While not currently applicable in humans, the project does open the door for more research and could revolutionize the hair transplant industry.
With today’s technology, many men can undergo surgery and regain the hair they lost. If male pattern baldness is far advanced, individuals may not have enough donor areas to supply the needed number of hair follicles. The Korean research has enormous potential, but practical application is still far in the future.
Our Florida Hair Transplant Centers pride themselves on providing the most advanced hair transplant in Florida. Dr. Kristopher Hamwi, Clinician Sia Gieger, and Clinician Rhonda Daniels are all specialists in the field of hair restoration., Rest assured that your balding hair is in good hands.
A hair transplant moves hair from one area of the scalp to another and can be performed in several ways. Everyone isn’t a good candidate for a transplant and the surgery should only be done by a highly trained professional.
Treatable Conditions
The procedure is effective for treating a variety of hair loss problems, including alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease of the hair follicles. It’s applicable for thyroid disease and decreases in hormones that occur as men age.
Good Candidates
Those that choose a hair transplant will need to be in good health and still have areas of thick hair growth on the scalp from which the hair samples can be taken. It’s important for individuals to have realistic expectations about their replacement results.
Different Methods
There are different methods that can be employed to perform a hair transplant. They include grafting, scalp reduction, and flap surgery. Grafting is the most common in which small pieces of skin that contains healthy hair are taken and transplanted to areas of the scalp where hair is the thinnest. When the skin at the transplant site heals, the hair will continue to grow. It’s also known as a micrograft.
Scalp reduction is often used for alopecia. A small area of bald skin is removed and a loosened flap of nearby skin that contains growing hair is pulled over the bald area, then stitched into place. It’s best for bald spots on the top and back of the head.
Flap surgery is typically for large bald areas toward the front of the scalp. It’s performed in stages over several weeks and involves superficial cuts around three sides of where the hair will be taken. The 4th side is left attached to maintain blood supply. It’s later cut and lifted over the bald spot. It requires general anesthesia.
Our Florida Hair Transplant Centers pride themselves on providing the most advanced hair transplant in Florida. Dr. Kristopher Hamwi, Clinician Sia Gieger, and Clinician Rhonda Daniels are all specialists in the field of hair restoration., Rest assured that your balding hair is in good hands.
To schedule your hair transplant/hair restoration appointment at one of our South Florida Centers please contact us at (941) 315-7033
