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Everything To Know About FUE Hair Transplant in Kolkata

Having a gorgeous mane is something that everyone's hearts desires. But in our busy lives, it is not possible to care for our hair religiously. As a result, with our youth gone our head full of gorgeous mane also starts fading. While you can follow different hair treatments to get back your gorgeous hair, not all treatments are effective for everyone. What are the things you need to know about FUE Hair Transplant? One of the most effective proven treatments to get back your hair is hair transplant treatment. In this blog, we will discuss the things you need to know about FUE Hair Transplant.

Hair transplant is a type of surgery that takes hair from an area where you already have hair and moves it to an area with thinning or no hair. Doctors have been doing this surgery since years, but with time the techniques have evolved a lot. The popular methods of hair transplant are -Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), and Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT).

FUE is the latest advancement in the field of hair restoration surgery. This article throws light on everything you need to know about Follicular Unit Extraction. From the treatment procedure to care after treatment, read on to find out all about it.

What is Follicular Unit Extraction?

FUE involves the extraction of the hair follicle from one part of your skin and moving them to your head. In FUE, the surgeon will shave off the back of your scalp. It leaves no signs of extraction. The entire process is done under local anaesthesia. Depending on the size of of the transplant you're getting, the procedure will take you one long session or multiple sessions. You will notice new hair growth within a month of the procedure.

After the surgery, your scalp will be very sensitive. Your surgeon might have you wear a bandage over your head for a few days to protect your head. You will also be required to take medication.

Guidelines you should follow before undergoing an FUE procedure:

  • Do not dye your hair. If you want to dye your hair, dye your hair 3 days before the treatment. Be sure to scrub off the dye from the hair on the day of the surgery.

  • Smoking and drinking will affect your healing process after the treatment. So, if you smoke and drink, then stop the habit at least a month before surgery.

  • Do not apply any hair styling products on your treated hair.

  • Inform your surgeon about all the medications you take. If you take medications for heart and blood pressure, then your doctor will inform you prior to the treatment if you will face any potential risks after the surgery.

  • Blood thinners may be a contraindication to hair transplant surgery. Inform your surgeon immediately if you take any blood thinners.

  • Certain vitamins, mainly multivitamins and vitamin E increase the chance of bleeding. So, don't take any vitamins at least a week before the surgery.

Your doctor will inform you based on your condition if there are any additional safety methods you should follow.

Is the FUE Procedure Safe?

FUE mode of transplant is not suitable for all patients. The surgeon conducts a FOX test before the procedure to check whether the patient is eligible or not. In the test, the surgeon takes out a few grafts from the donor area and checks how many complete or incomplete follicular units are extracted.

We have listed below some conditions which indicate that you are a good candidate for FUE procedure.

  • You have overall good health and do not suffer from any serious medical issue.
  •  You have a stable supply of donor's hair.

  • You do not have any problem shaving your head because the donor area needs to be shaved for FUE mode of transplant.

  • You have been balding for many years, or you have been diagnosed with a condition that prevents natural growth of hair.

You will hardly feel any pain during and post the surgery. You can go back to your normal lifestyle in 2 or 3 days. There will also be no scar left after the surgery. The results of FUE hair transplant are permanent.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) mode of a hair transplant will also be quite heavy on your pocket. Depending on the number of grafts, the cost of hair transplant in India ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 2,50,000. These are some of the You Need to Know About FUE Hair Transplant in Kolkata.

Hair transplant has become an affordable and convenient solution for many in the country. You will find several clinics offering you this treatment at a pocket-friendly rate. However, you must clear all your confusions about it before undergoing the surgery. Your surgeon should inform you of the possible side effects (if any), probable long term effects, and what to and what not to expect from the surgery.

With more than 18 years of experience and over 2000 successful hair transplants, Dr VS Rathore is the best hair transplant surgeon in Kolkata. He has 4 clinics across Kolkata. His team of expert surgeons blend the hair in such a way that it represents a natural and realistic hair pattern. He understands what works best for his patients, and helps to boost patients self-confidence. Book an appointment today to know more about the available cosmetic and laser surgery treatments.