FUE, also known as follicular unit extraction, is a unique type of hair transplant surgery that takes a personal approach to regrowing your hair. While we provide plenty of effective hair transplant methods at your center for hair restoration in Denver, we tout the FUE NeoGraftⓇ system as one of the most advanced and effective ways to take advantage of your healthy follicles. The big question is: How does FUE differ from other hair transplants? In order to appreciate the one-of-a-kind value that can come from using your own hair follicles, you need to know how FUE hair transplants work. Keep reading to learn more about our genetically-approved hair regrowth process.
How Does FUE Differ From Other Hair Transplants?
1. FUE Uses Your Own Follicles
The most distinct difference between FUE hair transplants and other similar procedures is that this method uses natural hair follicles from a healthy part of the scalp rather than healthy follicles from another part of the body—or another body altogether. This process allows for easy transition and quick hair growth. It also reduces the chances that your transplant will be rejected.
2. The Transplant Process is Healthy
One risk of any transplant is that your body will reject it. This can cause infection, swelling, and botched results. To circumvent this possibility, we use neighboring follicles from the scalp to reduce the chances of bodily rejection to zero.
The surgeon will gently and carefully extract follicles containing healthy hair, preparing them to replace them on the parts of your scalp that need more encouragement to grow. After a few weeks of the recovery process, you can start to see new hairs growing naturally from your scalp.
3. Your Results Will Be Permanent
With our FUE NeoGraftⓇ process, we can guarantee long-lasting results. This transplant is meant to act as a permanent solution to your balding scalp. By removing damaged follicles and replacing them with robust and fertile follicles, you are giving your scalp the boost it needs to start growing again. While it can take several months for your hair to grow long again, you will never have to worry about your emerging bald spot or patch.
4. Your Body Will Resume Natural Hair Growth Cycles
Other hair transplant methods can effectively cover even the biggest bald spots. An advantage that FUE has over most others, however, is the ability to match your hair regrowth process with your natural cycle of growth. It is important to know that you lose hair naturally as part of one of the three natural hair growth phases.
Follicles naturally grow, hold, and release hairs as part of a 30-50-day cycle. Hair regenerates all the time, so do not be worried if some of your newly transplanted hair begins to fall out. Trust in the process, and soon, you will be enjoying a full head of hair again.
5. You Can Prevent Further Hair Loss
After following the care instructions given to you by your surgeon, you should have nothing preventing you from a smooth recovery. Within 6-12 months, your hair will be fully regrown and visible, allowing you to enjoy your appearance without any balding spots. Furthermore, you can maintain your excellent hair growth results by practicing good daily hygiene.
Below are tips for minimizing hair loss:
- Try to stop smoking or significantly reduce your smoking habits to keep your hair follicles strong. You will already be asked to quit smoking in the weeks leading up to your surgery, and you can try to keep your healthy streak going for even longer.
- Avoid long periods in the sun, especially while your newly transplanted hair is still growing. Sun damage can hinder your results and prevent your hair from growing as it is intended.
- If your scalp is itchy, do your best not to scratch it. While an itchy scalp can be annoying, scratching it can absolutely devastate your surgery results. Plus, you may be reopening surgical wounds and opening yourself up to infection. Instead, use an ice pack wrapped in a towel to apply gentle cold pressure to your scalp.
Call Today!
We encourage anyone who is looking to regrow hair on their head to learn more about the innovative FUE process. This procedure is transforming the way hair transplants are done. No donors are necessary, as we use hairs from other parts of your head to do the job.
We take special precautions with each hair graft we place. If you are interested in learning about this process for yourself, contact our FUE hair transplant experts right away. We look forward to helping you grow!
