FUE Hair Transplant
The FUE Method
Follicular Unit Extraction, also known as FUE Hair Transplantation is a procedure that allows the patient to keep their donor hair very short with no apparent scar.
In traditional follicular unit hair transplantation there is always a small linear scar where the hair is removed that is covered by the surrounding hair. If the patient later shaved their head the scar may be visible. This is not the case with FUE’s since every follicular unit is individually extracted leaving the donor area virtually scarless. The trade off is that the procedure takes more time and fewer hairs are transplanted at a time in comparison with a strip harvest procedure.
FUE hair transplant is more popular with young men who want more freedom of styling but does require the surgeon to shave the scalp prior to harvesting. For many women this is not an option and they prefer FUT donor strip harvesting.
We also offer medical therapy for patients in early stage hair loss or for long term hair loss maintenance.
NO Linear Donor Scar
Strip harvesting produces a linear scar. The appearance of the donor strip scar can be a significant concern for patients who wish to wear their hair very short. The vast majority of patients who undergo strip harvesting have minimal scars that are easily concealed by the hair above the scar. However, some scars may widen overtime. The use of the trichophytic method of closure for strip harvesting can help improve the appearance of the strip harvest scar.
The primary rationale for the use of FUE is that a linear scar is avoided. Several proponents of FUE market the procedure as a technique that does not involve cutting, is less invasive and does not result in visible scars. While a linear scar is not created with FUE, circular scars are created and can be invisible to the naked eye and well camouflaged by the hair that surrounds the harvested areas. Those tiny scars are usually 0.8mm to 1.0 mm in diameter and it heals very nicely.
NO Linear Donor Scar
Strip harvesting produces a linear scar. The appearance of the donor strip scar can be a significant concern for patients who wish to wear their hair very short. The vast majority of patients who undergo strip harvesting have minimal scars that are easily concealed by the hair above the scar. However, some scars may widen overtime. The use of the trichophytic method of closure for strip harvesting can help improve the appearance of the strip harvest scar.
The primary rationale for the use of FUE is that a linear scar is avoided. Several proponents of FUE market the procedure as a technique that does not involve cutting, is less invasive and does not result in visible scars. While a linear scar is not created with FUE, circular scars are created and can be invisible to the naked eye and well camouflaged by the hair that surrounds the harvested areas. Those tiny scars are usually 0.8mm to 1.0 mm in diameter and it heals very nicely.
What To Expect With Dr. Katona’s FUE Hair Restoration Method
Dr. Katona takes great pride in perfecting this extremely delicate and artistic FUE process.
It’s the simplest yet most effective method where your own hair is extracted from one spot to another.
- No linear scar.
- A minimally invasive procedure using a local anesthetic. Most patients report very little to no pain during the procedure.
- A relaxing procedure that won’t make you feel uncomfortable.
- The procedure only lasts 4-8 hours
- No hidden fees.
- Gradual hair growth within 3 months.
- Great Results – We stand behind our work!
The Benefits To The FUE Technique
- There is no strip scar allowing for shorter recovery time and the hair will match the surrounding area which provides natural looking results.
- The doctor is not limited to using only hair within the relatively small strip, they have the option to look at different donor areas.
- The doctor can use the finer hair available in the greatly expanded resource of donor area to create the most natural appearing hairline possible.
- FUE does not cause distortion of hair growth angles or destroy the hair shaft diameter gradation that is seen occurring naturally at the back of a virgin scalp as strip surgery does.
- FUE is a far less invasive procedure than strip surgery.
- The current state of the Art of Hair Restoration surgery includes PRP and ACell. Used in conjunction with FUE, PRP and ACell have demonstrated quicker healing, accelerated new hair growth, donor hair regeneration, and minimized hypopigmentation at the donor sites.
FUE Hair Transplant is the most favored choice because of its shorter recovery time, natural looking results, and reduced pain. It’s no secret that some of the top celebrities in the United States have trusted Dr. Art Katona at Katona Hair to help them regain their confidence and sense of self through this procedure.
If you’re dealing with hair loss or hair thinning and want to find a more permanent solution that will maintain your natural head of hair, book a free consultation with Dr. Katona, one of the most sought-after hair restoration doctors in the United States.