People with thinning hair of hair loss have more options than every before to deal with that problem. One of the newest methods to restore hair is follicular hair extraction or FUE. FUE hair transplants are less invasive than other kinds of hair transplants currently available. It is often preferred to other kinds of procedures because it does not leave the person with scars on the back of the head as come other procedures do.

FUE is also referred to as follicular transfer. In it, follicular units of between four and five hairs (they can include up to seven or eight hairs at a time) are harvested for transplant. Each follicular unit is taken from the donor’s scalp with a tiny punch that is typically about .1 to 1 millimeter in size. in Advanced FUE, areas other than the scalp can be used to harvest the follicular units for hair transplant surgery. The healing time after a FUE procedure is telco,y about four to five days. The amount of time it takes depends on the individual’s skin type.

Tips for What to do After Your Procedure:

• Take your pain medications as prescribed. While you should not experience a lot of pain after your hair transplant surgery, you may be prescribed some medication to make you more comfortable. Take this as prescribed. Pain medication works better if you take it before you are in a lot of pain so do not wait until you think it is unbearable. Some patients are also given antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed.
• Do not pick your scalp! It is common to have some irritation and itchiness after your hair replacement procedure. It is really important that you do not give in to the urge to scratch or pick at your scalp. Do your best to not remove any scabs that may form. The best thing you can do for your new hair and your scalp is to leave it alone. The less contact you have with the skin on your scalp during the healing process, the better. If you leave it alone, it will heal faster and you will minimize the chance of scars.
• Take care when you wash your hair and scalp. When you leave the hair replacement cliic, you will be given a set of instructions for the best way to wash your hair and shower during the healing process. Be as gentle as you can be when you are washing your scalp. If you are given a special shampoo, use that. You should avoid harsh streams of water on your scalp for at least a few weeks after your surgery.
• Avoid things that make you sweat. This means you should avoid doing a lot of exercise, spending time in a sauna or stream room and spicy foods that make you sweat. Sweating is not great for you right after hair transplant surgery. You need to rest after any procedure and this is no different. Follow the advice you get from the hair transplant clinic about your activity level and you will be fine.
• Do not drink or smoke right away after your surgery. Both alcohol and tobacco can make it harder for your body to heal following a surgery. Using products with these in them, including smokeless tobacco products, can increase the chances you have complications from the surgery. If you have any questions about that, ask your surgeon but you will do yourself a lot of good by just abstaining.
• Make sure you keep all of your appointments. Your follow up appointments with the hair restoration clinic are very important to your healing and a successful hair transplant. Your hair restoration specialist will want to monitor your healing to make sure you are making the right progress. They will be able to address any concerns you have about possible scars or other questions that come up.

Hair loss is a common problem. It may happen more often to men (nearly 85% of men over 50 have at least some hair loss) but it can also happen to women. The HUE transplant offers a great result with minimal pain and scars. Talk to a hair loss specialist to to see if it is right for you.