FUE Hair Transplant

Procedure of FUE Hair Transplant

Here’s an overview of the procedure of FUE hair transplant:

• Consultation visit: The first step is a consultation meeting with an experienced and professional doctor who specializes in treating hair loss or hair thinning. During this meeting, the doctor and their team will evaluate your suitability for the hair transplant surgery. They will examine your overall health, assess your hair loss pattern, ask about your medical history, including age, check your donor hair availability, etc.
• Medical Reports Evaluation: The doctor checks and evaluates CBC, PT/APTT, HBS, ANTI HCV, HIV reports to see if candidate is fit for the hair transplant.
• Choosing donor area: Once they have declared you as a suitable candidate for the FUE hair transplant surgery, the doctor and their team will move on towards choosing the right donor area. It can be the side or back of your head. In FUE hair transplant, the doctor can also take hair from your chest or other body parts.
• Extract hair follicles and prepare the recipient site: Next up, the doctor will start extracting hair follicles from the selected donor area. They will use a special device known as a micro-punch tool to remove the hair follicles carefully from the donor area. Alongside that, the doctor’s team will start preparing the recipient area –where hair will be transplanted by making small incisions in the required area.
• Transplantation of hair follicles: Once the doctor has successfully extracted the hair follicles, they will start implanting them into the recipient area with the help of advanced tools. The doctor and their team will place the follicular units efficiently and effectively so that your hairline looks absolutely natural.
• Post-surgery tips: After the doctor has implanted all the follicular units in the recipient area, they will provide you with some aftercare tips and tricks to experience the best results. Some of these might include gently washing the hair or avoiding high-energetic activities. Make sure you listen to them and follow their tips seriously to reduce your recovery time.

FUE Hair Transplant Cost

The average FUE hair transplant surgery in Pakistan cost varies from Rs.70,000-110,000. However, this cost depends on various factors like the number of grafts required, the extent of hair loss, the clinic’s reputation and the doctor’s expertise.

Guidelines for Hair Transplant:

1. Take your time to research and choose a highly qualified, experienced and professional hair transplant surgeon who specializes in the FUE hair transplant method. 

2. Remember to make a consultation visit with your doctor to discuss your goals and expectations related to the procedure.

3. Follow the preoperative instructions provided by your doctor, such as avoiding supplements and medicines that can increase bleeding.

4. Quit smoking, stay hydrated and eat a healthy diet in the days leading up to the procedure as good general health can result in better outcomes and quicker recovery.

5. Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to clean and take care of your scalp to reduce the risk of allergies or infections.

6. Make sure you don’t scratch your scalp, as it can interfere with the healing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How painful is a hair transplant?

Some people thinks its painful, but the surgery itself is pain-free as its done under local anesthesia. Some patients report that the procedure can feel uncomfortable. There might be some sensitivity in the donor and recipient areas. The doctor will prescribe your painkillers to relieve your pain. You can feel some head and neck pain for a couple of days after your surgery.

Is a hair transplant a good idea?

Getting a hair transplant procedure is a great option for people who have extensive hair thinning and hair loss. It is a permanent solution to covering areas with little or no hair and can help people restore their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Is Hair Transplant Charged Per Graft?

Yes, because the primary defining factor of cost is the number of grafts required to cover the bald areas. More grafts mean more effort and time, which results in higher costs.

How long do hair transplants last?

Hair transplant procedures require approximately 2-3 months for new hair to start growing and continue to grow at a normal rate. After 6-7 months of the hair transplant session, the new hair will start looking like your natural hair and will continue to grow forever. New hair stay as the normal hair.

What is the success rate of hair transplants?

FUE hair transplants are very successful with success rates ranging from 95% - 100%. This number works on the foundation that a FUE hair transplant is considered to be successful if 60-70% of the grafts survive or persist. A hair transplant is considered to fail when transplanted hair fails to grow. Professional clinics with experienced doctors and surgeons usually have a failure rate of less than 2%.

Does a Hair Transplant Last Forever?

Implanted hair will last forever because it is taken from the donor area on the scalp, where the hair is genetically resistant to hair thinning or hair loss. The donor area hair is not affected by DHT, a hormone that can be held accountable for baldness and hair thinning in women and men.

Does a Hair Transplant Look Natural?

There are two effective and efficient hair transplant types: FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation). They both cover the receding hairline and make it look natural. Even the transplanted hair on the recipient area looks so natural that a stylist or barber can’t tell the difference between transplanted and natural hair.

Can transplanted hair fall out?

Remember that after two to eight weeks of the surgical procedure, the transplanted hair will start falling out temporarily. However, this is expected and normal. By the third or fourth month, your hair might look thinner than before. But after six months, your transplanted hair will start growing back. Once the transplanted hair has grown, it will be permanent. Very few people might experience some kind of hair loss years after the procedure.

Which hair transplant is best?

FUE is best vs FUT becuase it doesnot involve skin strip removal as in FUT & FUE is painless.

Is there a suitable age for getting a hair transplant?

It is recommended to get a hair transplant after the age of 25 as getting a hair transplant earlier can reduce the growth of healthy hair follicles.

Can transplanted hair grow long?

After a couple of months of the procedure, the transplanted hair will continue to grow thick, long and healthy at normal speed, which means that you can have long hair after the procedure.

How do you sleep after a hair transplant?

The most recommended position to sleep peacefully after getting a hair transplant is on your back. It will allow you to prevent swelling and damaging transplanted hair at night.

Does the hair grow back in the donor area after the hair transplant surgery?

The common donor areas include the side or back of the head, where growth is normally strong and consistent. Therefore, after the surgery, you will be able to grow back the hair that was taken from the donor area.

When can you get a haircut after a hair transplant procedure?

Remember to be patient by allowing your scars and wounds to heal before doing anything to your hair. However, you can style or cut your hair after 2-4 weeks of the procedure.

What are the factors affecting hair transplants?

There are many factors that can affect hair transplant but one of the most important ones is the level of baldness. The more the baldness, the lesser the chances of successful hair transplant. Other factors can include age, scalp condition, smoking, etc.

Cost of FUE Hair Transplant

FUE hair transplant costs around Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 110,000 on an average depending on the number of grafts(hair) required.