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posted by dominicdonaldson on Apr 6

Follicular unit extraction also known as FUE is a fairly new procedure in hair transplant methods. Published after 7 years of research this new method has been developed so that the extraction of hair from the donor area can be achieved without a linear incision. This breakthrough was very similar to other minimal invasive surgeries such as operations on the stomach and intestine and has proven to increase recovery time from other techniques as well as minimising other risks involved with surgery.

So why choose FUE? Well after discussing with your surgeon whether or not this technique is suitable for you there are many advantages to choosing FUE. With moderate sized procedures it leaves hardly visible scars on the donor area once completely healed and during the post operative period there are hardly any restrictions placed on the patient. Patients rarely report pain after the operation either on the excision area, so all areas of the head can be cleaned as they need to be, so all wounds can be kept clean at all times. Also within one week after an FUE donation there will be a layer of hair the length of a beard that ensures the donor excisions are hardly visible on the scalp.

The FUE technique however is very specialist and is a hard task for physician and surgeons to perform. It takes a skilled professional to decide whether or not FUE will be successful on individuals as the treatment is not ideal for everyone. Overall though, patient’s reactions to follicular unit extraction have been positive and demand for this surgery has notably grown in recent years. However when deciding on which clinic to use for such treatment it is worth searching around and not being afraid to ask surgeons on how much experience they have with FUE, as done incorrectly or without experienced surgeons can result in it failing.

The best extractions occur when the entire follicle unit is removed intact including the bulb and the dermal papillae. The more of the unit that is kept intact the more chance the growth potential, if the outer root sheath is left untouched and some fat remains below the bulb, you can presume the unit was taken without damage. If some of the outer root is damaged, you can expect there to be an impact on the re-growth of the transplant. So in summary, for best results for this surgery the skill is in being able to remove suitable donor hair that will grow after it’s moved.

Dominic Donaldson is an expert in the hair transplant industry.
Find out more about FUE and how the services available can help with choosing hair replacement treatments and surgery.

posted by dominicdonaldson on Apr 6

Hair loss affects so many people and people deal with it in different ways, some people are happy to consider surgery whilst others are not. This is all fine, as long as people are aware that there are options for people considering a hair transplant and those wanting to stick with hair replacement systems. Here we shall look at hair replacement systems specifically and what to look out for when considering this hair loss treatment.

Many people may find themselves in hair salons being offered hair replacement systems and may offer you many promises on both their products and services. Sadly though it would seem many people get fooled into this and by the time they realise they will not be getting the results they desired the damage has already been done. Large amounts of money have been spent and the result that they were promised has not been achieved. In order to avoid this trap you should first understand hoe hair replacement systems work and the unethical nature of hair salons when it comes to hair replacement.

The maintenance of hair replacement systems can be easily done at home, although there are many salons that offer their services. There really is no reason why this cannot be learnt by the individual, there are just precautions that need to be taken. This is far cheaper than what a salon can offer. When purchasing hair replacement systems you need to be aware that you need to purchase two so that when one is being cleaned you are able to wear the other.

Bonded hair pieces cannot stay on your scalp for any longer than six weeks, no matter how effective the adhesive claims to be eventually the piece will fall off. Also scalps need be very clean before new hair pieces are attached, unclean scalps will cause itchiness and discomfort.

Expect to have to spent money for the maintenance of your hair replacement system. The hair replacement system is not a solution to baldness, which will mean you will have to visit the salon every now and again.

Once you understand hair replacement systems, you can then choose the right salon that will support you instead of trying to make extra money. Some salons can really benefit those suffering from hair loss but others do not think with true concern for their clients. It is always recommended to visit a professional hair clinic to discuss any issues you may have with your hair replacement and to receive recommendations for salons in your area.

Dominic Donaldson is an expert in the hair replacement industry.
Find out more about Hair Replacement and how the services available can help with dealing with hair loss.