Now, Enjoy the Benefits of FUE Hair Transplant with Minimal Transection Rate
Hair loss concerns are growing among men. Reports suggest that approximately 1 out of 4 males will begin seeing balding signs by the age of 30, and close to 70 percent of males will experience hair loss by the age of 60. Luckily hair restoration and hair transplant solutions come to the rescue of these patients.
Among modern hair transplant techniques, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most popular because it removes the agony of linear scars and bold “donor tissues” that don’t regenerate as well as other traditional hair transplant issues.
FUE hair transplant was introduced approximately 10 years ago as a procedure to help solve most of the problems associated with traditional hair transplants. As the process involves extracting each individual hair, or small hair group rather than a patch of hair, it prevents the linear scar effect or the plugged look typical in traditional Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT). The result is a completely natural look.
“FUE looked promising from the day it was invented, a huge improvement over traditional methods,” said Dr. John P. Cole, a pioneer in FUE hair transplants. “That said, I knew it would take a lot of work to get around the new issues this method presented.”
However, according to Cole, even expert physicians performing FUE hair transplant can sometimes damage as much as to 10-20 percent of the donor hair permanently, creating a visible “thinning” effect to donor areas. This effect is called as transection. During the surgery, hair transplant surgeons try to make the transection rate the minimum possible.
A debate was on whether to favor the older methods like FUT in which there would be linear scar on the back of the scalp or the new FUE method that might cause noticeable thinning effect on the donor area. Modern FUE methods solve this dilemma by reducing the transaction rate to minimum so patients can choose them confidently.
Dr. Cole has improved the FUE and invented his own set of patented tools to decrease the damage to donor hair areas, making FUE an overall easier process. He claims to have achieved an impressive transection rate of under 3 percent, rivaling that of traditional methods, while still avoiding the linear scar effect.
Despite the “scar effect” caused by FUT many patients opt for FUT because it is more cost effective. FUT method is especially useful for patients with big bald patches, while FUE methods are ideal for patients who don’t like to carry the permanent scar mark on their hair. Of late, several treatments are offered in conjunction with FUT transplant to minimize post-op scar on the scalp.
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Frequently asked questions about hair transplant procedures
How much does a hair transplant cost?
Hair transplants can vary in price based off of the area in the world that you are interested in getting a hair transplant as well as the size of the area where you may need a hair transplant. Experienced doctors in the United States will often charge some of the highest prices for a hair transplant worldwide and this is why so many travelers make the move to other parts the world like Turkey, India, Thailand, Mexico...etc for their hair transplants.
Will a hair transplant hurt?
Although hair transplants may look like a particularly
unpleasant or painful experience is actually very little discomfort involved
with the surgery itself. Hair transplants are always done under an anesthetic so there's absolutely zero pain during the treatment itself. Many people actually relate the process as being very similar to going to the dentist for filling or root canal. Mild pain can persist over the course of postop treatment but he generally just resumes for a few days.
Who can deliver the best surgery?
It's usually best to consider working with surgeons who have and IAHRS certification or international alliance of hair restoration surgeons recognition. IAHRS can often deliver recommendations for the best surgeons in each particular area.
Is this scarring noticeable?
Any type of hair transplant will require the use of incisions throughout the scalp. There can also sometimes be a small scar from the donor area towards the back of the scalp. Asking to look at photos of the surgeon's previous work will help you to see roughly how bad the scarring could be. In most cases an experienced professional can limit the look of scarring and noticeable marks from the surgery.
How long does it take for the hair to grow?
In most cases hair growth will start within eight months and you can start to see a full effect from the hair transplant after a full year. The initial signs of growth can usually start between 3 to 4 months after the surgery.
Are the results permanent?
The hair follicles that are transplanted are generally the ones which are genetically resistant against the symptoms of baldness. As long as you receive hair loss treatment later in your life after the symptoms of balding have started to subside, you can have a better chance at permanent results.
While everyone know you've had surgery?
If you want to limit the chance that people may find out about your surgery it's important to give at least three weeks of healing as the surgical area will be affected and red just after surgery. After around a month of healing it can look far less noticeable. You could consider wearing a hat while time passes or opting for some extra time off if possible.
How long should I rest after surgery?
It's recommended to rest for at least a few days after surgery so that your body can recover. Trenton to over exert yourself and limit sexual activity, running in the gym for around 10 days after surgery.
Is it possible to lose more hair as a result of surgery?
There is always a chance of shock loss which happens when the hair is weak and miniaturizing after the surgery. As long as the surgeon is choosing the correct hair follicles and performing the surgery well it's possible to minimize the chance of this happening however.
Will I need another hair transplant?
The need for another transplant really depends on the individual. With a solid foundation surgery and working to potentially bolster results with drug therapy, you can improve the stability of the hair that was transplanted as well as prevent further loss. Getting a hair transplant early
on in your 20s or early on in life could lead to needing long-term transplants as hair loss can be progressive.
