In hair transplantation, certain techniques are used in order to obtain precious and viable hair grafts that can be harvested from a donor site to a balding area. One technique that has been used over the years, and has proven to be very effective for a lot of surgeons is the FUT or Follicular Unit Transplantation procedure.

If you have seen your hair up close, right up to its roots, you would see that it actually grows in units. For instance a hair unit would contain two to three follicles.

In a Follicular Unit Transplantation the surgeon marks the strip of hair from the donor site, which is usually at the back of your head or near the temple area. This portion of your scalp, with the accompanying hairs is then removed and the individual grafts carefully extracted from the strip.

Don’t cringe just yet at the thought of all the excising and dissecting, because prior to the procedure you will be given medications that will help sedate you or some anaesthetics. The doctor will of course take every measure to keep you well at ease by making sure that you have minimal discomfort.

Once the grafts are separated they are individually transplanted into the donor site, which is usually at the front portion of the head. They are arranged strategically in order to produce a more natural-looking direction and distribution.

The good thing about Follicular Unit Transplantation is that the amount of hair graft that can be harvested and used is maximized. Compared to another technique which is FUE (a more individualized approach to removing hair follicles), this kind of hair replacement surgery can leave you with 4000 harvested grafts on initial operation, while only 3000 grafts for the other. You can even harvest more with FUT should a second operation become necessary.

The first and second operation is not done simultaneously with this strip method, because your scalp also needs to heal first before it undergoes another trauma. But it eventually heals within two to four days.

Another advantage that FUT has over FUE is that is cheaper. Most patients choose it because they get to have more harvested hair grafts for a lesser price. This hair transplant technique also protects other hair follicles from damage.

The downside of this hair restoration technique is that it can create a horizontal scar across the back of your head. But it will no longer be visible once your hair grows. So for those who want to wear their hair short, you might want to choose a more concealing hairstyle.

Follicular Unit Transplantation is a good choice if you think that you want to have more for the money you are paying. You are also able to conserve donor areas, if ever the time comes that you might need another procedure later on. But you need to confer this with your hair transplant surgeon, to actually know which approach would be best for you. Remember, as much as this procedure benefits you, it also comes with risks. So choose wisely, and most of all, choose the best clinic and practitioners that can actually deliver good service!

For a dependable hair restoration service, you can put your money on the expertise at The Hair & Laser Clinic in Singapore. Headed by Dr Tyng Tan, who takes particular interest in hair loss and has received international training on transplant and restoration, you are indeed in good hands with us. For more information about us and our services, visit our website at http://www.hairandlaserclinic.com.

Dr Tan Tyng Yuan is the Clinical Director of The Hair & Laser Clinic (http://www.hairandlaserclinic.com/)in Singapore, a clinic with special interest in Hair Transplants, Hair Regrowth and Medical Aesthetics. perform Hair Transplants using FUE and FUT hair transplant techniques.

Author Bio: For a dependable hair restoration service, you can put your money on the expertise at The Hair & Laser Clinic in Singapore. Headed by Dr Tyng Tan, who takes particular interest in hair loss and has received international training on transplant and restoration, you are indeed in good hands with us. For more information about us and our services, visit our website at http://www.hairandlaserclinic.com.

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