FUE Hair Transplant - Treatment, Procedure And Side Effects

FUE which is also known as Follicular Unit Extraction and is a process of hair transplant. Hair from the thicker parts of your scalp or from any other body part is taken and grafted at the bald parts. This can also be called restoration of hair.

FUE is the transplantation of hair and in this extraction of hair follicles is done from the back of your scalp under the influence of local anesthesia and it also includes special kind of micro punch which is implanted in the area which is bald.

Graft extraction procedure:

It is basically a Two-step procedure in which graft can be extracted which are as follows:

• Step 1: In the first step sharp punch is kept over the follicular unit after which alignment is done according to the direction of the hair shaft. But this must be done carefully and the punch should not be pushed deeper as it can damage roots and root transaction can take place.
• Step 2: In the second step with the help of the forceps traction of the follicular unit is done gently and it is pulled loose from the subcutaneous connections and deeper dermal. This technique varies from one person to another.

Hair Transplantation Procedure:

• Step 1: In the first step with the help of micro punches sharp side scoring of the scalp skin is done which also contains follicle unit.
• Step 2: In this step punch is again introduced to the same area but with the dull side and it loosens up the follicle units by twisting them.
• Step 3: In the third step graft is taken out gently by the assistance with the help of forceps. After extraction of the graft, it is then preserved in the saline or cool Ringer’s lactate solution.

These are the benefits of FUE hair transplant:

Very less pain after the procedure: though the procedure of hair transplant involves small punches in your skin but after the completion of the procedure, there is no pain or minimal pain.

But the patient may remain uncomfortable for a few days and all the patients are given medicine after the procedure.

• Invisible scars: during the procedure, small punches are made at the back of your head and these punches leave scars on your head which are hard to hide. But with time it scars are easily concealed even if you have a short hair cut.
• Natural-looking hair: FUE hair transplant gives you natural-looking hair and hair-line. It also gives thicker hair thus making your hair look natural.
• Less downtime: As there are no stitches and scalpels used the wounds just heal within a few days and does not take much time.
• Less risk and complications: As there is less use of manual labour and robots are being used for the hair transplantation and it completely natural. Thus it involves very less risk and complication.

There are no long-term side effects. The immediate side effects can include itching of the scalp and numbness in the treated area. There are minor chances of scarring in the regions where the hair follicles have been taken out.

But these conditions and symptoms are natural and will heal on its own. You can expect the full results of the treatment after a period of about six to eight months.

The recovery period is very minimal, and you can carry on your normal duties without any hindrance. You might be asked to take rest for a few days initially and can be advised to refrain from doing heavy work.

The actual treatment results would be visible only after the period where the follicles take the roots and start regrowing. It might take a period of six to eight months for the hair follicles to take shape. Once the process sets your natural hair from the follicles will start growing.

In India, the price of the treatment depends on the clinic where you are getting the treatment. Again, when choosing a clinic, choose a treatment center with reputation.

The average cost depends on the number of follicles transplanted. It might cost anywhere in the range of INR 2,00,000 to INR 3,00,000 in a reputed hair clinic. The medications and the post treatment care may be additional.

Yes, the results of the treatment are permanent. However, it does not mean that you will not expect any hair loss in the places where the treatment has not been done. Your hair would continue to follow its pattern of its usual life cycle in the untreated areas.

As an alternative to hair transplantation, you can opt for hair weaving or hair bonding where a synthetic artificial hair can be replaced and primed on your scalp.

This is more of a synthetic hair, and you can take it out at your will. The other alternatives could be the usage of drugs and medication for hair regrowth.