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What is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)?
FUE makes it possible to transplant individual hair follicles without a scalpel, without the excision of a strip of skin and without the need for stitches. The hair is selected from a donor area, for example the back of the head or the body, and extracted under local anesthetic. The grafts are then removed one
Läs mer...What is meant by follicular units?
A follicular unit is the size of the graft and the number of hairs the graft holds. Through 30 years of work developing hair transplant techniques, it is possible to have very small follicular units. Originally transplants involved large grafts, but now with modern hair transplant methods, such as FUE, it is possible to have
Läs mer...How long does the transplanted hair last?
Since the hair used is taken from a donor area that is not sensitive to the hormones that cause hair loss, for example the back of the head, it will retain its genetic characteristics even after transplantation. Most patients retain their “new” hair for the rest of their lives. Occasionally, a percentage of transplanted hair
Läs mer...When can I see the result?
The results will be fully visible 12 months after the operation.
Läs mer...When will all the scabs fall off?
All the scabs should fall off after about seven to ten days.
Läs mer...How long is the healing period and what is the healing process like?
FUT/Strip: After a strip procedure the skin needs about 12 months to heal before another operation can be performed. The doctor must be sure that the skin has regained its full elasticity before operating again. FUE IM: In consultation with the patient, the doctor transplants the number of hair follicles needed to the recipient area. It is
Läs mer...Is there scarring after a hair transplant?
FUT/Strip: When a FUT/STRIP operation is performed, thin scar lines form in the donor and recipient areas. In most cases, surrounding hair growth will hide the scars. If the hair is kept short there is a risk that the scarring will be visible. FUE IM: Patients are practically scar-free after an FUE IM operation, even if the
Läs mer...Can I check the number of hair follicles?
FUT/Strip: The number of hair follicles extracted partly depends on the size of the strip of skin removed and partly on the density of the hair follicles within the strip. FUE IM: With FUE IM, the doctor can determine precisely how many grafts are needed and transplant exactly the desired number to the recipient area.
Läs mer...What about hair follicle quality?
FUT/Strip: When a strip of donor skin is removed with a scalpel, a number of hair follicles will be damaged. However, powerful microscopes, the right instruments and a skilled surgeon will help minimize the damage. FUE IM: Our method at the Ilter Clinic does not usually damage any follicles during the operation itself.
Läs mer...What happens after the hair transplant operation?
FUT/Strip: The patient must avoid physical activity for at least 30 days after the day of surgery. FUE IM: The patient can participate actively in sports without restriction after a week.
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