FUE Hair Transplant in Gurgaon
FUE or Follicular Unit Extraction is an advanced surgical procedure to restore the lost hair without any scar. Younger patients and those who choose to keep their hair trimmed short are often worried about the scar left behind in FUT procedure. So, they are likely the most suitable candidates for an FUE procedure. However, the suitability of this treatment depends on the person, and several aspects such as age, the amount of hair loss, and the patient’s overall health also must be taken into account.
The procedure of FUE Hair Transplant
FUE is an advanced hair transplant technique in which one or more hair follicles, known as follicular units (which can contain up to four hair), are removed one by one with the help of a microneedle or a punch with a diameter of less than 1 mm. It’s taken from the part of the body where hair grows the quickest. The grafts or the follicular units are transplanted into those areas of the scalp which are bald. It is one of the most common and time-consuming hair transplant techniques.
Things to keep in mind before opting for FUE procedure
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If taking blood thinners or broad beta-blockers, please inform the doctor about it.
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The scalp should not be sunburned before the procedure.
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Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications at least one week before the procedure.
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Since vitamins E or B tend to increase bleeding, make sure you avoid taking these one week before the procedure.
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Medications prescribed by the doctor should be taken regularly without any fail.
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Avoid consuming alcohol at least for two week prior to the procedure. Avoid smoking too.
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Please follow the instructions of the doctor sincerely.
Frequently Asked Questions About FUE Hair Transplant
Q.1 Why choose FUE hair transplant?
Ans. Following are some of the reasons to choose FUE hair transplant:
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After the surgery, no scars or stitches are seen.
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It is a natural hair restoration method.
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Quick recovery.
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The procedure is also considered to be very comfortable.
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Very minimal pain is felt.
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Done with local anesthesia.
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Since healthy follicles are taken in FUE process, the results are long-lasting.
Q.2 How many grafts do we need for FUE Hair Transplant?
Ans. The number of grafts that are typically needed for FUE Hair Transplant will depend on the type of hair, color, and most importantly, the size of the treated area. On an average, the number of grafts for FUE Hair Transplant for one sitting of 6-8 hours is 2500-3000. If the baldness is more than this, automatically more sessions will be required. The doctor assesses the problem and decides the number of grafts that will be transplanted in a day.
Q.3 Can we call FUE Hair Transplant a successful procedure?
Ans. The success rate of FUE Hair Transplant is nearly between 90-98%. Individuals who do not smoke and do cardio, for them the success rate can go above 95%. The success rate for smokers is below 95% as the blood flow to the scalp decreases which lessens the oxygen which gets transferred to the new transplanted hair follicle.
Q.4 What are the possible after effects of FUE hair transplant?
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On the day of the surgery, numbness and soreness can be observed on the area treated.
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After a gap of 2-3 days, swelling may appear on the area treated.
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One can also expect hair shedding, also known as shock loss.
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Some other side effects could be itching as well as redness. Redness can last for a month but will be gone once new hair starts growing on the scalp.