Am I An Ideal Candidate For WAW FUE Hair Replacement?
During your consultation for WAW FUE in Atlanta, Dr. Killingsworth and his team of talented plastic surgeons will assess the extent of your hair loss, your medical history, as well as your aesthetic goals to determine if you are an ideal candidate for WAW FUE hair replacement surgery. WAW FUE can treat male and female pattern baldness, large or small areas of baldness, rapid hair loss, thinning hair, a receding hairline, and more.
The ideal candidate for WAW FUE is in good general health and a non-smoker. Additionally, patients should maintain realistic expectations for the results of their WAW FUE procedure. Patients who struggle from complete baldness may not be candidates for WAW FUE hair transplant surgery, considering it requires healthy follicles to be implanted. At Astra Plastic Surgery, we offer WAW FUE for patients seeking a minimally invasive hair loss solution.
What Should I Expect During WAW FUE Hair Replacement?
Before the WAW FUE procedure begins, patients will be numbed with a local anesthetic. Then, the WAW FUE device will be used to strategically extract healthy hair follicles individually. The WAW FUE device mimics the natural shape of the healthy hair follicles and ensures the entire follicle is extracted. The trumpet-shaped punch rotates and oscillates for deeper hair shaft penetration.
Once the follicles are extracted using the WAW FUE technology, they can be implanted into the treatment area one by one. In order to ensure our patients receive the most natural-looking results, hair follicles are implanted individually to follow the natural hair pattern. By opting for this method of hair transplant, patients can avoid incisions, sutures, and scarring, as well as little bleeding and lower risk for complications during surgery.
What Should I Expect After WAW FUE Hair Replacement?
Before sending you home after your WAW FUE hair transplant, Dr. Killingsworth and his team of hair restoration surgeons will provide detailed aftercare instructions. It is important that patients follow these instructions to minimize the recovery period and maximize results. If you have any questions throughout your recovery period, you are encouraged to give our office a call. Our highly knowledgeable staff is on hand to answer any questions you may have during this time.
After WAW FUE, patients may experience mild bleeding, swelling, and irritation. However, these symptoms are normal and should subside in the days following the procedure. Although the procedure is minimally invasive and patients are free to return to their daily activities immediately, it is recommended that patients relax and allow their body to recover. Patients should avoid any vigorous activity and keep their head elevated to combat swelling. The treatment area should be kept clean and dry.