Am I An Ideal Candidate For FUE Hair Transplant?
During your consultation for FUE in Atlanta, Dr. Killingsworth and his team of talented hair restoration surgeons will evaluate the current state of your hair, your medical history, as well as your aesthetic goals to determine if you are an ideal candidate for FUE hair transplant surgery. FUE hair transplant surgery can reverse hair loss caused by genetics, scars, burns, prior cosmetic surgery, and traction alopecia. Generally, patients who have alopecia areata are not ideal candidates for an FUE hair transplant.
The ideal candidate for an FUE hair transplant is in good general health and a non-smoker. It’s also important that patients are able to maintain realistic expectations for the results of their procedure. Patients with total hair loss may not be candidates for FUE, considering it requires grafts to be taken from a healthy donor area. At Astra Plastic Surgery, we offer FUE for both men and women in Atlanta.
What Should I Expect During FUE Hair Transplant?
Before undergoing the FUE hair transplant procedure, the area will be numbed using a local anesthetic. Because of the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, FUE does not require general anesthesia. To begin the procedure, your hair surgeon will individually remove healthy hair follicles from a previously decided donor area. These follicles are removed from a fuller area of hair, using a one-millimeter punch tool. Using this tool, a tiny circular incision is made around each follicle, allowing them to be removed from the head with gentle suction.
Once the follicles are extracted, they can be implanted into the treatment area one by one. By implanting the follicles individually, our hair surgeons can ensure the placement is precise to allow for the most natural-looking hair restoration results. By opting for this method of hair transplant, patient can avoid incisions, sutures, and scarring, as well as little bleeding and lower risk for complications during surgery.
What Should I Expect After FUE Hair Transplant?
Following FUE hair transplant in Atlanta, patients may experience mild bleeding, swelling, or irritation. However, these symptoms are normal and will subside as the body continues to heal. Because the procedure is minimally invasive, patients are free to return to their daily activities immediately and even drive themselves home following the surgery. However, it is recommended that patients relax and recover after the treatment.
Before sending you home after an FUE hair transplant, Dr. Killingsworth and his team of hair restoration professionals will provide detailed aftercare instructions. It is important that patients follow these directions with care to minimize their recovery time and maximize their results. If you have any questions throughout the recovery period, we encourage you to call our office. Our staff is on hand to answer any questions you may have during this time.