Hair Loss Treatments
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a
revolutionary advancement in the way that individual
hair follicles are harvested for hair transplants.
The traditional method involved removing a strip of
skin, complete with follicles, from the donor area
at the back of the head leaving a fine but
continuous scar across the back of the scalp. FUE
completely eliminates the scalpel and associated
scar from hair transplant procedures.
Follicular Unit Extraction
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Using advanced FUE methods, the surgeon is able to
isolate and extract a single follicle from the donor
area at either the back or side of the head and then
transplant that follicle into an artistically placed
pinhole in the patient's balding or thinning area.
The main advantages of the FUE technique are:
- No stitches
- No visible scarring
- Less bleeding
- Less recovery time (a few days only)
- No overnight stay required (Optional)
- No swelling
- Procedure can be repeated every couple of weeks
- Able to drive immediately after treatment
The treatment is complete when all the follicles are
in place, which takes up to 8 hours.
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