Follicular Unit Transplant in Delhi

What is Follicular Unit Transplant?

Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT), also referred to as Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS), is a gold standard method of hair transplantation. This conventional technique of surgical hair restoration involves removing a hair-bearing skin strip from the back of the scalp, harvesting individual hair follicle units by dissecting the strip under a microscope, and then implanting them into the bald sections of the scalp. It is performed only by trained and certified doctors for hair transplant surgery.

Benefits of Follicular Unit Transplant over other methods

Follicular Unit Transplant is preferred over other hair restoration options in many cases, as it has the following advantages:

There is no need to shave the head before the surgery.
A very large number of hair follicular units can be harvested as donor grafts.
A large number of hair grafts can be transplanted in a shorter time than FUE.

There is no risk of overharvesting the donor zone. The damage risk is less than 1%.
It is lower priced as compared to FUE, in the majority of cases.
The harvested hair follicles are taken from areas that are genetically programmed to follow normal hair growth cycles throughout the life of the patient.

Furthermore, FUT is a painless, scarless hair transplant method with minimal side effects and no need for maintenance.

How is a Follicular Unit Transplant performed at DMC Trichology?

Follicular Unit Transplant is carried out in 5 steps:

Proper anesthetizing of the scalp- Local anesthesia is used to numb the donor and recipient areas of the scalp, one by one.
Removal of a hair-bearing strip from the donor site and its closure- After the donor area feels numb, the surgeon cuts the back of the patient’s head to take out a hair-bearing skin strip of width 0.5 to 1.5 cm and length 5 to 30 cm. The incision wound is later closed using a suture in such a way that it is minimally detectable and remains hidden in between hair.
Preparation of recipient site- The surgeon makes small slits in the bald area of the scalp.
Harvesting of hair follicular units- The surgeon hands the removed strip to a dissecting team who under a microscope extracts the individual hair follicular units which are further used as grafts.
Placement of donor grafts- The surgeon implants the grafts one by one into the slits made in the recipient site.

Before and After Follicular Unit Transplant

Before the Follicular Unit Transplant

To be ready for FUT hair transplant, the patient needs to:

Avoid smoking
Avoid consumption of alcohol, caffeine, greasy foods, and blood thinners
Come to the appointment after getting proper sleep, and having a healthy light meal 6-8 hours beforehand. Wear loose clothing and have a clean scalp and hair.

After the Follicular Unit Transplant

For smooth and quick recovery, the patient is instructed to:

Avoid heavy weight lifting, strenuous workouts, or anything that could put pressure on your head.
Sleep with your head raised.
Gently wash your head.
Sun-protect the head.
Keep the body well-hydrated.

Who Should Undergo Follicular Unit Transplant?

Best suitors for Follicular Unit Transplant, include:

People who don’t wear their hair super short
People suffering from an advanced stage of hair loss- 6 or 7 grade on the Norwood scale and having healthy, enough donor hair supply
People with good scalp skin quality
Healthy adults with stable hair loss pattern
Individuals with realistic expectations of what surgery entails
Non-smokers.

If interested in knowing your suitability for a FUT hair transplant, it is advised to consult with an experienced hair transplant surgeon in Delhi.

FAQs About Follicular Unit Transplant

Is hair transplant surgery painful?

FUT hair transplant surgery is completely painless as it is carried out under the effect of local anesthesia. Both the donor and recipient areas are made numb before the procedure. After the surgery, the post-procedural discomfort lasts for a few hours/days and can be managed with painkillers.

What are its side effects and risks?

This is a100% safe surgery when executed by a certified, experienced surgeon on the right candidate. But it does come with certain side effects including postoperative pain, temporary hair loss, scalp infection/cysts, and linear scarring.

How long does the procedure take?

FUT hair transplant is an outpatient surgery that lasts for about 3-8 hours. The exact duration depends on the patient’s extent of hair loss and the number of hair grafts to be transplanted.

What is the average healing time for an FUT hair transplant?

Within 1-2 days of undergoing a FUT hair transplant, you can get back to your daily routine. However, your scalp will heal and become scab-free after about 10 days.

How long does it take to notice results?

Most of the transplanted hair follicles shed in about 3-6 weeks and by this time new hair strands sprout. However, after about 1 year of undergoing surgery, new hair grows in length.

How much does Follicular Unit Transplant cost?

The cost of Follicular Unit Transplant is variable and depends on various factors including, the number of hair grafts required to be transplanted; size of the recipient area; the clinic and the surgeon you choose; anesthesiologist fees; and follow-up visits.

To get a precise, affordable quote for FUE hair transplant cost in Delhi, schedule a consultation with our expert hair transplant surgeon at DMC Trichology.

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