There are different types of operations that differ in the method of graft removal. In clinics abroad, transplantation is performed using strips of skin (FUT) or individual follicles (FUE). The procedure is usually performed manually. New hair transplant technologies abroad include the use of robotic devices. Using the camera and the robot's "hands", the surgeon performs the FUE operation with greater accuracy and speed.
Examination before hair transplantation abroad
Before surgery, the patient undergoes a phototrichogram to determine the exact density of the hair and to understand how much the condition of the problem area can be improved. An analysis of the scalp is performed. Then preferences and approximate results that should be expected are discussed with the patient. The optimal transplant method is selected based on the type of hair loss, the size of the baldness site, and the quality and quantity of available donor hairs.
Hair transplant methods abroad - Hair transplantation with individual follicles
In the FUE method, each follicular unit is extracted from the scalp separately, while the skin itself is not cut. Hair follicles are removed in a chaotic manner, so a decrease in hair density on the donor area remains almost imperceptible. In some cases, follicles from other parts of the body may be used. This is the main difference between FUE and FUT.
Due to the absence of incisions, the FUE procedure provides a faster healing period and less discomfort. The tiny punctures left after surgery heal quickly on their own (within 3-7 days), leaving no scars.
Since the surgeon must remove each hair follicle individually, the FUE procedure takes much longer than the FUT method. It takes more than two hours to transplant 200 transplants. On average, more than 2,000 follicles need to be transplanted for full-fledged treatment. This type of hair transplant abroad is constantly being improved and is becoming faster and more economical.
Strip hair Transplantation
A FUT hair transplant involves removing a small strip of tissue from the back of the head, from which donor hair follicles are then extracted for implantation in the baldness area. In case of increased hair loss, this method is preferable. FUT allows you to use a healthy area of the skin completely to achieve results that meet the expectations of patients. The strips also allow you to transplant the largest number of grafts in one session.
Both methods of hair transplantation do not entail severe postoperative pain or long-term recovery. The procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. As a rule, patients can return to work the very next day.
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