What is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE ) ?

Dr. Sean Behnam focuses on the most advanced hair restoration technique known as the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). This is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique. Compared to the strip hair transplant method, where a strip of hair is removed from the back of the scalp, there is no need for strip cutting with this procedure.

The Follicular Unit Extraction involves meticulous removal of each individual hair graft with a very small device. This requires patience, attention, additional training and advanced equipment. Dr. Sean Behnam has invested heavily in technology and staff to make this new technique possible. Custom-made punches, developed specifically for this procedure, are only 0.9 millimeters wide. Dr. Sean Behnam uses this instrument to make a very small circular incision around the follicular unit, which is then slowly extracted directly from the scalp using special forceps. Extra attention is required to prevent any transection. Each individual hair follicle is removed in this way until the appropriate number of hair follicles have been harvested. The individual hair follicles are then implanted into the recipient balding areas.

The results of FUE are same as the strip hair trasnplantation method. Both use follicular unit grafts, the natural way hairs grow, and no hair plugs. As such, the results are natural. No one will notice you had a hair transplant. They will, however, notice that you have more hair on your scalp and increased density than before.

Since each hair graft is individually extracted, FUE takes longer than strip hair transplantation. As such, FUE is also more expensive. Nevertheless, there are certain benefits.

Benefits of FUE:

No strip removal of scalp skin
No linear scar on back of scalp
Better aesthetic outcome on back of scalp
Reduced down time after surgery
Faster healing on back of scalp
Quicker return to daily activities
Less pain on back of scalp

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