FUE Technique (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Micro FUE technique is the current state of the art hair transplantation technique. It is a relatively new procedure that is gaining acceptance by physicians and patients alike. In the Micro FUE hair transplantation technique, hair follicles are removed from the donor area as follicular units also known as micro-grafts. Micro-grafts contain one, two or three hair roots, depending upon the unit structure of the given follicle, and some skin and subcutaneous tissue. The term refers to the technique of follicle (graft) harvesting. It is a method that is used to transfer hair follicles (graft) harvested from the site between two ears, on the back of the head to the bald area with the desired angle. Hair follicles are harvested using a special tool named micro-motor that has a special tip. Thickness of the tips used with micro-motor varies between 0.6 to 0.7 mm. Thus, 3000-7000 grafts can be extracted. This technique allows obtaining a very natural outcome. FUE is a minimal invasive technique used for hair transplant. This method eliminates pain, scars, infections, open wounds and scarring after the operation. Rapid healing is observed when this method is used and the patient can go back to daily routine in a very short time.