FUE Hair Transplantation

What is FUE hair transplantation?

FUE (follicular unit extraction) the most significant innovation in hair transplantation. It is currently the most effective, modern solution for hair restoration, capable of significantly improving appearance and self-confidence.

 

The FUE technique stands out among the currently available hair transplant methods. Instead of removing entire pieces of skin to extract hair, or transplanting complete hair follicles, it works entirely with existing hair units.

During FUE treatment The hair extracted from the nape of the neck is carefully cleaned and then transplanted into the area affected by hair loss.

FUE surgeries are performed under local anesthesia.; we only work in the top two layers of the skin, so the treatment leaves no visible mark on either the donor or the implanted area.

Thanks to local anesthesia, FUE hair transplantation involves minimal discomfort, while the patient remains awake during the entire treatment.

Anesthetic injections are first given to the donor area (the pain caused by the needle is minimal and goes away quickly), then our doctor begins removing hair units containing 1-3 hairs, until the required amount is reached.

To safely remove hair units, we use a special drill head ending in a fine needle.

It is important not to thin the donor area too much.

Therefore, we extract hairs from the entire donor area in a scattered manner (instead of concentrating on a smaller area), and we pay special attention to ensuring that there are no sparse patches or empty spots left in the donor area after the hairs are extracted.

After the exception the hair units are placed in a special solution, which protects and keeps them sterile, thus helping to prepare them for implantation.

Once the extraction and preparation of the hair units is complete, with another tool, We implant the hair into the bald area with an implanter ending in an even smaller needle.

This time, we pay maximum attention to implanting the hair in an unnoticeable pattern and to building the right density. Therefore, this stage of the surgery is the longest.

What happens during FUE hair transplantation?

• During FUE hair transplantation, we do not create new hair – we simply move existing hair from one area to another. The hair is extracted from the donor area, which in the case of men means the back and sides of the head. Why? Because this area is not affected by hair loss, as the hair is resistant to the hormonal changes that cause hair loss. The FUE drill head can be fitted with several sizes of needles: choosing the most suitable needle size for the patient is essential to minimize the effects on the scalp. By using smaller needles, we minimize the risk of damage to the donor area, making the extraction safer and almost invisible.

  Our doctors know exactly that the number of hairs is finite: they always take the greatest care during the surgery to preserve the hair. The goal of the FUE treatment is not to extract as many hairs as possible, but to transplant the best quality hair follicles. After all, this determines the rate of successful implantation. The diameter of the needle used to extract the hair units is between 0.6 and 1.0 mm.

• After that, the area to be transplanted is prepared using a microneedle, and the hair is transplanted taking into account the original density. The goal is to achieve a natural effect. The treatment does not leave a long, straight scar on the donor area. Small dots remain at the site of the hair units extraction, which will not be visible after healing. There is usually no pain after the FUE treatment, and healing takes 1-2 weeks. To achieve a natural result, it is essential that only high-quality grafts are transplanted, which is why the hair units are placed in a protective solution after extraction.
  This minimizes the chance of mechanical damage during the treatment and ensures that the hair follicles do not dry out between extraction and implantation. Dehydration poses a serious risk to the grafts, as the cell metabolism that occurs at this time can cause problems similar to auto-poisoning. Therefore, the hair is kept moist throughout the surgery and stored in a special physiological solution before implantation, which provides conditions similar to those of the body.
• A natural, authentic result can only be achieved during the FUE treatment if the depth, angle and direction of the implantation are kept in mind throughout. How? Before starting the FUE surgery, our doctors thoroughly map the hair growth. Thanks to this, we can accurately determine the exact location of the hair and the angle of implantation to achieve an organic, natural effect for the complete satisfaction of our patients. During the treatment, the hair follicles must be extracted from the donor area with due care, and of course, implantation is also a sensitive process. The complexity of the surgery requires that our specialists have the appropriate knowledge and experience. Our results speak for themselves.
• After a successful hair transplant, the transplanted hair will grow exactly as before, ensuring a natural look and feel.
• The achieved result can be enjoyed freely, there is no need for medications or creams to maintain the transplanted hair.

The continuous evolution of FUE hair transplantation

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With the help of SafeSystem, our clinic can also extract larger hair units, up to 6-7 hairs. Thanks to SAFE Scribe, we can extract hairs precisely, minimizing the risk of tissue and hair follicle damage.

Advantages of the FUE SafeSystem technique in brief

• FUE SafeSystem is the most modern hair transplantation method. Our clinic was among the first to introduce its use in Hungary. Thanks to this new method, the surgery causes minimal discomfort, while ensuring a completely natural result. In addition, our clinic uses innovations that are not available elsewhere.
• The hair follicles are extracted using the FUE SafeSystem technique and then stored in a special solution until implantation, so that the hairs grow up to 10-15% more after the treatment.
• After hair transplantation using this technique, the scalp heals faster and patients can return to their normal daily activities sooner. This technique was developed by doctors and histology experts. The possibility of damaging the hair follicles is minimal.
• Thanks to precise extraction and special storage, intact, healthy hair units can be transplanted. Thanks to this complex method, the FUE SafeSystem represents a higher standard compared to the traditional FUE method.
• The FUE SafeSystem is the most modern technique currently available in the world. Our clinic recommends this method to all our patients.

Benefits of the FUE SafeSystem technique for our patients

• The surgery is available to anyone.
• Thanks to the smaller impact, more hair can be extracted safely.
• The results are much more natural because doctors perform the extraction by taking into account not only the number of hairs, but also their quality.
• We take hair from the areas that produce the best quality hair – the back and sides of the head/li>
• Shorter healing time
• No visible scars
• The treatment can also be performed on FOX negative patients
• The treatment may also be performed on patients for whom previous techniques would not have provided adequate results.
• SafeSystem can also be a guaranteed solution for blonde, thin hair.

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What happens after FUE hair transplantation?

• The recovery time after surgery is short, depending on the extent of the intervention.
• The implanted area should not be touched until the scalp has healed.
• After the surgery, mild edema and swelling may occur, which will disappear within a few days.
• After surgery, hair loss may occur in the implanted area, as in cases 98% not all hairs remain viable.
• The degree of hair loss varies, and in most cases it is not noticeable.
• Regardless of the method used, the transplanted hair will start to fall out 2-6 weeks after the treatment. There is no need to panic, 98% of patients experience this!
• As strange as it may sound, this is a completely normal process. Only the hair strands fall out, the hair follicles remain in place. New hair growth begins 3-6 months after treatment.

What are the advantages of FUE compared to other techniques?

Although several other techniques are available, FUE is outstanding in several aspects.

• It has the shortest recovery time among all hair transplant methods.

  FUE is a surgical procedure and as such, it involves a recovery period. The body needs time to heal, the hair follicles need to settle in, and any swelling needs to subside.
  It is true that the healing time is greatly influenced by the size of the implanted area, the number of hairs implanted, and the patient's health, but all in all, we can expect a particularly short healing time. Only in more extreme cases, after major surgeries, can the healing time be longer than 5-7 days, but it is still shorter and less painful than previous techniques. Although patients need to pay attention to the implanted area and may experience some swelling, overall, it can be said that the healing period is much more pleasant and much more problem-free.

• This is the least invasive hair transplant method.

  One of the biggest concerns patients have about hair transplants is how invasive the methods are. I want to assess exactly what risks they face when it comes to infections and complications.
  During the surgery, only the patient's own hair follicles are used, so there is no need for long-term medication. The drill used during the surgery only works in the top layers of the skin - and the small wounds heal quickly.

• The surgical risks are the lowest

  We must not forget that this is a surgical procedure in which hair units are transplanted from one part of the head to another. Surgical procedures carry certain risks.
  FUE is widely known and appreciated for its low incidence of complications. In the case of hair transplantation, complications range from mild infections to more serious blood clotting problems to autoimmune reactions. The risk of these problems is so low with FUE that it is considered the safest hair transplantation method.

• Leaves no visible scars

  One of the most important goals of hair transplantation is to ensure that the surgery leaves no visible traces.
  After the treatment, FUE leaves only small, whitish dots in the donor area, which are barely visible. It leaves no other scars, no abnormal growth direction, and no conspicuous, sparse areas.
  Since we use the patient's own hair, there will be no unwanted contrast, and the color and quality of the hair provides a natural effect.

• The smallest chance of unsuccessful surgery

  One of the most common questions is how successful hair transplantation is.
  Although a 100% success rate is not achievable, FUE boasts the highest success rate among hair transplant methods.
  With an outstanding 99.51% success rate, it is one of the most reliable techniques available to our patients.

Summary

DEB Hair Clinic operates in one of the most exclusive areas of Debrecen. Two operating rooms and luxurious rest rooms ensure uninterrupted, continuous and discreet care for our patients. We perform surgeries on weekdays in the morning and afternoon, but it is also possible to perform hair transplantation on weekends. The equipment of our clinic meets the highest hygiene requirements and the most modern technological standards!