What is FUE Hair Transplant?
- FUE Method (Follicular Unit Extraction): The fact that the tools used, which we call punches, are more minimal allows the hair follicles to be removed one by one, and in this way, the scars in the donor area are in the form of tiny dots that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Due to the minimal scars in the donor area, it has become more prominent than the FUT method.
o History and Development of FUE Hair Transplantation: In 1988, it was performed by Japanese Doctor Masumi Inaba using a 1 mm punch. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, hair transplants were reported with the FUE method we use now. Since the early 2000s, this method has replaced the FUT method.
FUE Hair Transplant Process
Preparation Before FUE Hair Transplant
- The donor area and the recipient (shedding) area should be evaluated trichologically. If you contact our clinic at this stage, the blood tests you need will be specified.
- If you drink alcohol regularly, you should stop drinking alcohol 1 week before the operation.
- If you smoke, you should cut down as much as possible.
- You should consume as little coffee and caffeine-containing drinks as possible
- One week before the hair transplant, you should stop consuming herbal teas such as green tea.
- You should also stop herbal supplements and vitamins 1 week in advance.
- You should inform the physicians who will perform hair transplantation about the medications you use due to chronic (diabetes, heart, blood pressure, etc.) or acute diseases
- . * Stop using anticoagulants (heparin, aspirin, coumadin, etc.) and multivitamins 1 week before the operation. Tell your hair transplant doctor why you are using them. These medications may cause an increase in bleeding.
- Stop applying medicines and lotions to your scalp and hair 1 month before the operation.
- Wash your hair before coming to the operation and do not use hair styling and hardening products such as gel or spray.
FUE Process Stages
After you come to our clinic, your detailed hair examination is performed with a trichoscope and your photographs are taken for the medical archive. Considering your wishes and anatomical conditions, your hairline and operation plan are planned by your doctor. After your blood tests are done, if shaving is to be done, your hair is shaved and your scalp is cleaned. The operation starts with local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is the process of numbing the area to be operated on.
After the operation area is anesthetized, the selection and removal of the hair to be transplanted is started in a prone and prone massage position. This stage takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
The second stage is the opening of the channels where the hair follicles will be placed, which takes about 60 minutes. At this stage, you will be lying on your back or sitting.
The third and final stage is the placement of the roots into the opened canals. This stage takes approximately 120-150 minutes. Again, you will be lying on your back or sitting.
Post FUE Care and Recovery
- Dressing is done after the hair transplant procedure is finished.
- The day after the transplantation, rest and the next day, the root area is cared for and the bandage is removed, washing is done and information about the next washings is given.
- Since the hair transplantation area will remain exposed, it is necessary to protect the area from external contact and trauma for a week.
- For the first 5 days it is necessary to lie on your back and sleep in a semi-sitting position.
- For the first 5 days, do not lean forward and do not increase blood flow to the head area with sudden movements.
- The transplanted area should not be itchy and contact with hands should be avoided.
- Medications such as blood thinners, fish oil and vitamin E should be started with the advice of a doctor.
- Alcohol, caffeinated and salty foods and drinks should be avoided for 3 days to prevent edema (swelling) after hair transplantation.
- The healing process of the area after hair transplantation is completed between 5-10 days.
- Protect your hair from excessive sun exposure, you can swim in the sea after a day
-It is necessary to avoid activities such as heavy sports, baths, pools, saunas and excessive sun exposure for 3 months.
- Smoking should be avoided for the first 10 days after hair transplantation as it will prevent the nourishment of the transplanted hair.
- It is a natural process for the transplanted hair to fall out within 2-3 weeks.
- After 3 months, the hair that will start to grow again will become visible and will be in a position to satisfy the person after the 6th month.
- The entire hair growth period is 1 year. After 1 year, the desired result is obtained. The result for the vertex area takes about 14 months.
Advantages and Disadvantages of FUE Hair Transplantation
- The FUE method is a surgical procedure that does not require stitches. There is no visible scar after the procedure. It is an application where hair follicles are taken one by one and transplanted. Session intervals are determined according to the condition of the person. It can be applied to both men and women regardless of gender. Recovery after surgery with the FUE technique is very fast and the patient can resume his/her daily life very quickly. In addition to hair, eyebrow and beard transplantation procedures are also performed with the FUE technique.
- Since there is no problem with the hair follicles taken, the patient can transplant as many hair follicles as the capacity of the donor area allows. FUE technique can also be used to correct bad hair transplants. With the FUE technique, the patient achieves his/her expectations and dreams.
- The FUE technique has its advantages as well as a few disadvantages. The operation takes longer than the FUT technique. The hair must be shaved before starting the transplantation process. Since the hair follicles are extracted using a micromotor device, the extraction process must be done carefully. If the speed of the machine and the angle of entry are not adjusted well, it may damage the hair follicles, so much so that hair follicles may not grow in the area again. Therefore, you have to be very careful when choosing your doctor.
- Differences Between FUE and Other Methods
FUE method is a technique in which hair follicles are taken one by one with the help of a micromotor and placed one by one. Depending on the condition of the donor area, it can be partially shaved or completely shaved depending on the size of the shedding area. In the FUT method, hair follicles are taken from the donor area together with the skin graft, then this area is closed with sutures. Shaving is decided according to the patient's condition. DHI, on the other hand, is an application where hair follicles are collected with the classical FUE method and the placement and canal stage are performed at the same time. Again, depending on the size of the area planned to be transplanted, it can be done with or without shaving.
Who is Suitable for FUE Hair Transplant?
Eligible Candidate Criteria
- You are a suitable candidate for FUE if your hair follicles in the donor area, which we call the donor area, are healthy, you do not have an additional hair or scalp disease, and you are satisfied with the hair loss area and the hair plan envisaged for you. If you have a chronic disease, this disease must be under control.
Age and Hair Type Factors for the FUE Method
People over 20 years of age, who have completed their development, whose hair follicles in the donor area are healthy, who do not have any additional hormonal irregularities (after treatment if any), and whose existing chronic diseases at an advanced age are not an obstacle for this operation can undergo hair transplantation. It can be performed 1 year after the end of treatment in people with oncological diseases.
FUE Hair Transplant Results
Tekniğin ne olduğundan bağımsız saç ekimi nihai sonucunu yaklaşık 1 yıl sonra görürsünüz.Çünkü saç köklerinin bir adaptasyon süresi ve doğal bir döngüsü var . Ekilen saçın hangi fazda olduğuna göre saçların çıkış süresi değişir. Yani ilk 2 ayda şok dökülme ve adaptasyon fazının sonuna değin yeni çıkan saç görmezsiniz. 3.aydan itibaren kişiye göre değişmekle birlikte ekilen saçların yaklaşık %20-30 u görlümeye başlar. 6.ayda %50 sı çıkar. 1.yılın sonunda özellikle ön kısım tamamlanmış olur. Tepe bölgesi kanlanmanın daha az olması nedeniyle bu süreçleri 2 ay geriden takip eder yani tepe bölgesi için nihai sonuç 14.aydır.
FUE Hair Transplant Costs
FUE Hair Transplant Prices
- Hair transplantation is a personalized treatment protocol, it varies depending on the person's scalp, the number of sessions, the technique used, the size of the procedure and whether there is an additional treatment protocol (such as stem cells, hair vaccine).
FUE Hair Transplant and Insurance Coverage
- Since hair transplantation is a cosmetic process, it is not covered by insurance.
FUE Hair Transplant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take for all hair to grow after FUE hair transplantation?
After hair transplantation, all hair grows after 12-14 months.
Can a natural hairline be created with FUE hair transplantation?
If you perform your procedure with a doctor who knows anatomy and has knowledge of physiology that can predict your hair loss and hair type, of course, a natural hairline can be created.
How many grafts can be transplanted during FUE hair transplantation?
As a result of the studies carried out, a maximum of 5000-6000 grafts can be worked with, provided that the human body is healthy and healthy. The numbers above this are not suitable both in terms of protecting the donor area and in terms of transplanting the extracted roots in a healthy way without waste.
How long is it forbidden to wear a hat after FUE hair transplantation?
The main thing here is that the hat presses on the forehead and damages the transplantation area with friction. After ruling out these factors, you can use a wide and soft hat from the 3rd day after the operation.
Does the hair taken from the donor area grow back during FUE hair transplantation?
After the FUE procedure, the hair taken from the donor area grows in the transplantation area, not in the donor area, very rarely, up to % 3 hair follicles that remain asleep in the donor area can wake up and these awakened hair follicles can grow.
When can I start doing sports after FUE hair transplantation?
From the 10th day you can start cardio exercises, you should only avoid prolonged contact of the hair with excessive sweat, if you are going to do sports with weights or your own body weight, you should work lighter for about 1-1.5 months, you should avoid self-straining movements.
How long does the FUE hair transplant procedure take?
If FUE hair transplantation is performed classically, it takes 4-6 hours.
Will the transplanted hair fall out after FUE hair transplantation?
Transplanted hair does not fall out under normal conditions, it may fall out in cases such as chronic disease, scalp disease, circulatory problems.
How many sessions does FUE hair transplantation take?
Depending on the limit of the donor area and the size of the spilled area, 2-3 sessions can be done.
When should the first wash be done after FUE hair transplantation?
The first wash after FUE should be done on the first or second day after the operation. It should be washed every day as shown until the scabs fall off.
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