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Follicular unit extraction or FUE is an alternative procedure for performing follicular unit hair
transplantation. However, unlike the predominant follicular unit transplant procedure, in which a strip of
donor tissue is removed and dissected under magnification, the FUE procedure uses a small punch to
extract each follicular unit one by one.
Both the strip excision and FUE procedures create 1, 2, 3, and 4 hair follicular unit grafts that are then
transplanted into the balding area in the same manner. The primary difference between these two
procedures is the technique used to harvest the follicular unit grafts.
transplantation. However, unlike the predominant follicular unit transplant procedure, in which a strip of
donor tissue is removed and dissected under magnification, the FUE procedure uses a small punch to
extract each follicular unit one by one.
Both the strip excision and FUE procedures create 1, 2, 3, and 4 hair follicular unit grafts that are then
transplanted into the balding area in the same manner. The primary difference between these two
procedures is the technique used to harvest the follicular unit grafts.
The Basics of FUE
Scalp hair grows in naturally occurring groups called Follicular Units. Each follicular unit contains from 1
to 4 hairs. In Follicular Unit Transplantation, a single strip of skin is harvested from the scalp in the back of
the head and then, using special microscopes, the strip is dissected into individual, naturally occurring
follicular groups of 1-4 hairs. This technique, performed exclusively at CHR Surgical has many
advantages. They include completely natural results, no scarring in the recipient area, fast healing, and
the ability to perform large sessions so that the restoration can be completed in a short time span. The
disadvantage of this technique is that it produces a linear scar in the donor area, although the scar is
generally very fine. At CHR Surgical, we only perform procedures on patients who we can expect to have
full yield and growth from the extraction technique. This procedure can be done at any of our locations.
A follicular unit extraction test can identify those individuals with the optimal hair and scalp characteristics
to get maximum benefit from the procedure. In the test, follicular unit extraction is performed in a sample
area in the back of the scalp. It is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 15 minutes. Patients
who pass the test will be good candidates for Follicular Unit Extraction. If the test is negative, conventional
strip removal with microscopic dissection is the best option.
to 4 hairs. In Follicular Unit Transplantation, a single strip of skin is harvested from the scalp in the back of
the head and then, using special microscopes, the strip is dissected into individual, naturally occurring
follicular groups of 1-4 hairs. This technique, performed exclusively at CHR Surgical has many
advantages. They include completely natural results, no scarring in the recipient area, fast healing, and
the ability to perform large sessions so that the restoration can be completed in a short time span. The
disadvantage of this technique is that it produces a linear scar in the donor area, although the scar is
generally very fine. At CHR Surgical, we only perform procedures on patients who we can expect to have
full yield and growth from the extraction technique. This procedure can be done at any of our locations.
A follicular unit extraction test can identify those individuals with the optimal hair and scalp characteristics
to get maximum benefit from the procedure. In the test, follicular unit extraction is performed in a sample
area in the back of the scalp. It is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 15 minutes. Patients
who pass the test will be good candidates for Follicular Unit Extraction. If the test is negative, conventional
strip removal with microscopic dissection is the best option.
How It Works
Patients Who Will Benefit From FUE
- Patients with limited hair loss or those who require small sessions.
- The treatment of small cosmetic areas, such as hairlines, minor fillings and eyebrow
restoration. - Those who wear their hair very short.
- Patients with very low donor supply, a scarred donor area or very tight scalps.
- Selected repair procedures.
- The camouflage of traumatic scars or donor scars.
- Athletes who must resume full activity soon after the procedure.
- Patients who tend to heal with wide scars
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