A minimally invasive technique called an FUE (follicular unit extraction) hair transplant involves taking healthy hair follicles from the back of the head, which is the donor site, in order to treat baldness, thinning hair, or hair loss. There are several steps involved in every hair transplant procedure. This entire process typically takes six to nine hours. This blog will detail the steps involved in performing FUE hair transplant in Mumbai. 

A Guide to FUE Hair Transplant: 

1. Preparation 

To ensure that the surgery is painless, the surgical team uses a local anaesthetic to completely numb the scalp. In contrast to general anesthesia, local anaesthetic eliminates discomfort while allowing patients to remain alert and awake throughout the entire procedure. The anaesthetic is carefully given to the donor and recipient sites. 

2. Donor Graft Extraction 

Hair follicles are taken from the donor site, i.e., the back or sides of the head. Sometimes different donor areas are used. Individual hair follicles are meticulously removed using specialized microsurgical instruments in the follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique. Grafts are always taken out one at a time. Each follicle is gently removed to minimize scarring. The FUE treatment does not leave the donor region with an elongated scar.

3. Graft Preservation 

The hair follicles go through a crucial preparation stage after extraction. To prepare them for implantation, the surgeon actively works to preserve them. After being removed from the donor region, a graft is cleaned and immersed in an active plasma solution to increase its survivability. After that, the grafts are refrigerated until they are implanted. Since it helps shield the follicles from damage and guarantees the highest possible survival rate after transplantation, this preservation step is essential.

4. Implantation 

After extracting the grafts, the surgeon implants them. The surgical team puts each graft in an implanter pen one at a time and gives it to the hair transplant surgeon. The method allows for implanting grafts between existing hair. 

5. Post-op Care 

Once the major phases of a hair transplant are complete, it is crucial to follow the right aftercare protocols. This means cleaning the donor and implantation sites and keeping the transferred grafts out of direct sunlight. The doctor will also set up a follow-up appointment for the day after the hair transplant to see how the healing is going.

Do you want to get an FUE hair transplant in Mumbai? Consult Dr. Sumit Agrawal at Harleys Hair Transplant Clinic. The results with FUE hair transplant are natural and last for a long time. To benefit from FUE hair transplant, visit Harleys Hair Transplant Clinic now.