FUE Hair Transplant Los Angeles
Follicular Unit Extraction
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The Process
- First, we trim the hair at your donor site and then extract healthy individual hair follicles from the area. (We typically use hair from the back of the head, where it is thickest and most genetically resistant to hair loss.)
- Once the desired number of grafts are obtained, they are separated and sorted. Your donor sites are left to heal, they do not require suturing. The resulting scars are less noticeable to the eye than with the horizontal linear scar left by the traditional hair transplant method. (FUT)
- When the harvested grafts are ready, they are strategically placed in the areas where you are experiencing hair loss. This takes a practised eye to create the perfect hairline and to match the grafts to your existing natural one.
- This procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you are able to chat or watch television, and even have a lunch break.
Recovery
- By day 3-4, the swelling will be most noticeable, but the pain will be minimal. We will send you with post-operative care instructions.
- After your procedure is completed, you will also go through a natural cycle of shedding and then regrowth. Full results can take between 6 and 9 months, sometimes taking even as long as 14 months. Each follicle goes through its own life cycle (anagen, catagen and telogen) and this will impact the time it will take to see a thick, full head of hair.
More About the FUE Method
A transplant that uses FUE (follicular unit extraction) involves relocating individual hair follicles using NeoGraft technology from one place to another, typically to a spot where your natural hair growth is thinning or missing. Replacing old hair follicles for new and healthy ones allows the patient to grow hair in balding areas.
Unlike the traditional FUT (follicular unit transplantation) technique, which uses a piece of skin or scalp along with the follicles to transplant, FUE leaves virtually no evidence that the procedure took place and offers natural-looking results. Because of this, it is less invasive, does not leave large scars, and has a quicker recovery rate.
Since the hair will need to be short to be grafted effectively, the patient will be given instructions on cutting their hair before the FUE transplant.
The procedure is performed with local anesthesia and typically lasts about 2-4 hours per session over several days. There are also cases where a longer session may last 8-12 hours. During these long periods, our team will take steps to ensure the patient will be as comfortable as possible.
FUE requires no incisions and sutures, though the possible side effects include discomfort, swelling, bruising, sensitivity, and scabbing at the extraction sites. These symptoms are usually mild and subside after a few days. While most patients can return to their normal daily activities within 48 hours, they must avoid immersing the treated area in water or doing any strenuous exercise for a week.
With FUE, the hair transplanted into the new area starts growing back in three to four months. It becomes more visible and thicker as early as six months, with continued growth over time.
The cost of an FUE transplant in Los Angeles can vary, depending on the amount of hair to be transplanted.
With the right provider and proper aftercare, it can last a lifetime.
In general, the success rate of any hair restoration treatment is based on several factors, such as the patient’s overall health and the severity of the hair loss. Compared to other hair graft techniques, FUE boasts a higher success rate of between 90-100%.
One of the individual factors that has a significant impact on the procedure’s success rate is the surgeon’s experience. You will want to consult a surgeon with a careful eye, success records, and skills for an ideal, long-lasting outcome. At Burbank Plastic Surgery, you can rest assured that you will be in excellent hands.
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With the expertise of our board-certified doctors at Burbank Hair Transplant, you can experience remarkable, natural-looking, and more permanent results with our intelligent hair transplant solutions. Restore your confidence today with the best FUE hair transplant in Los Angeles.
