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Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) Explained

An Overview

An FUT hair transplant is a procedure which involves the gathering and redistribution of hair follicles from the back of the patient’s head. This is supported with the use of local anaesthetic. The surgeon uses precise techniques to remove an area of skin from the back of the head. Hair follicles are harvested and transplanted into chosen areas. Since the hair follicles taken during FUT hair transplant come from you, they should not be rejected by your body when the procedure is complete.

The team at Enhance Hair Restoration are experts in follicular unit transplantation (FUT), as well as follicular unit extraction (FUE). We offer this service to both men and women, at our state of the art clinic in Birmingham. If you have any unresolved questions regarding FUT hair transplant, we would always encourage you to pick up the phone and speak to our team.

The Procedure

A specially designed microscope is used to remove the follicles from the donor area. It is also used to create groups of one to four follicles. It is important that the skilled surgeon does this aspect of the procedure carefully in order to maximise the amount of follicles available for FUT hair transplant. When the dissection is complete, the follicles are placed in cold medical storage until implantation.

The goal is to establish a natural look to the hairline and for it to feel fuller and comfortable. In preparing the implantation area, the surgeon is careful to place the follicles in a way that produces the most natural-looking result.

Hair follicles are classified using numbers one to four. The number one follicles are used to populate the front area of the hairline and the areas around the temples. Number two follicles are used to fill in areas behind the number one grafts, while three and four level follicles are used in the remaining areas around the scalp, back and sides. As the follicular hair unit transplantation process moves along, corrective measures are taken to alter any existing hair transplants and give the whole look an overall smooth appearance.

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Aftercare

If patients experience any discomfort during the recovery period, it is routinely controlled using oral medications. The patient spends the first 10 days of recovery following a strict regimen outlined by the surgeon that helps the follicles to embed into the recipient’s area. You can expect your new follicles to start growing around four months after follicular unit transplantation surgery, and those follicles will continue to grow.

It is essential that you rest post surgery, and you allow the healing process to unfold with minimal disruption. Avoiding smoking, swimming, intense exercise and alcohol for the first week after your treatment is advised. You also should not shower in the first 24 hours, and refrain from washing your hair for a few days. You may also wish to take a few days off work so you can focus solely on healing. If you have any unresolved questions surrounding the aftercare process for follicular unit transplantation, we always encourage you to contact us.

FUT FAQs

  • Average cost of FUT hair transplant?

    It is often hard to determine the average cost of follicular hair unit transplantation, as the procedure is unique to every client. Estimates can be made, however. At Enhance Hair Restoration, we offer a graft price of £2.50 for FUT, so from here, you can work out a price estimate based on the number of grafts you require. A full crown treatment is likely to cost just over £6,000, for example. Some people may not require work as extensive as this though. For accurate pricing, always reach out and speak to our team.

  • FUE and FUT - Which Is Better?

    When considering FUE and FUT, it is not usually a question of which one is better. Rather, it is a question of suitability. Different treatments will be suited to different patients, depending on personal circumstances and desired outcome. If you are experiencing more severe thinning, for example, FUT may be better, as a greater yield of follicles can be captured for transplantation. On the other hand, FUE may be suited to those looking for a smaller number of grafts or for those wishing to have a less drawn out aftercare process. When considering your options, it is always best to speak to an experienced surgeon. They will be able to offer you practical advice based on your requirements and their own experience.

The four general steps in a hair transplant procedure are:

  • Stage 1
    Gathering Donor Follicles
    The donor zone is identified and prepared for harvesting. There are two basic methods of harvesting your donor hair and FUT Strip Harvesting and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).
  • Stage 2
    Microscopic Dissection
    With FUT Strip Harvest procedures, the donor strip is placed under the microscope which is designed specifically for hair restoration surgery. Then the donor strip is dissected into individual follicular units of one to four hairs.
  • Stage 3
    Creation of Recipient Sites
    Your hair transplant surgeon creates recipient sites in the proper angle, direction and orientation according to the artistic hair growth treatment plan he has designed specifically for you. This is where artistry is key and separates an average result from an amazing result.
  • Stage 4
    Placement of The Hair Grafts
    Finally, your hair grafts are transplanted into the balding and thinning areas of your scalp by a surgical technician who places each graft carefully and meticulously into those recipient sites. Surgical hair restoration is an outpatient procedure performed under local anaesthesia. To ensure precise results Enhance Hair Restoration utilizes either the WAW or ARTAS systems to remove follicles in an FUE.

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