Follicular unit transplantation is a minimally invasive technique that involves removing individual hair follicles from the donor area and implanting them into the recipient area. It treats various conditions, such as androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and tractional alopecia.

Follicular unit transplantation has several benefits, making it an excellent choice for many patients. In this article, we will discuss 5 of the most important ones:

Less Invasive

Unlike strip excision, FUE harvesting is less invasive and allows for more natural hair growth. In addition, FUE is a less expensive procedure.

An FUE hair transplant removes individual follicular units (1-4 hairs) from the scalp. This is done using a punch tool that makes a small incision.

The ARTAS robot then scans the back of your head and quickly identifies and removes these follicular units to create grafts implanted in the recipient site.

This technique is much less invasive than other types of surgery, which often requires stitches and linear scars. This method also allows for a more natural appearance because of less visible scars.

This technique is especially beneficial for patients who have limited hair loss, are concerned about the risk of scarring after a strip-harvesting procedure, and wear their hair very short. It can also be helpful for patients who are recovering from a previous strip-harvesting operation, as they will have less downtime and faster recovery.

Less Scarring

Unlike other types of surgery, the follicular unit transplantation technique leaves fewer scars in the donor area. This is because the follicular units are harvested one at a time rather than as large strips of tissue in strip excision.

The follicular units are then stereo-microscopically dissected into individual grafts that are small enough to be undetectable after a short healing period. This allows for a hair growth pattern that looks natural.

As a result, the follicular units look and grow like natural hair, so they will not adversely affect the patient’s overall appearance. Moreover, the grafts are so tiny that another strand in the recipient site can easily conceal them.

Less Bleeding

The follicular unit can fit into very small recipient sites, which minimizes wounding to the scalp and promotes faster healing, graft growth and normal blood flow. This makes it possible to transplant large numbers of grafts in one session, thus allowing for more hair restoration in less time.

Unlike other types of surgery, the follicular unit does not require sutures or skin excision to be transplanted into the scalp. This means it is less invasive than other surgical procedures and produces more natural-looking results.

It also allows for graft sorting, which helps to enhance the cosmetic effect of the procedure. This technique maximizes the number of grafts in a single session and can create significant fullness in some areas while maintaining soft, natural hairlines in others.

t has revolutionized the hair restoration field and enabled many patients to achieve the natural-looking results they have always wanted.

More Natural Appearance

Follicular unit transplantation is a method of relocating hair follicles to areas of the scalp that are balding or thinning. It differs from traditional hair transplant surgery in that grafts are not extracted as a whole strip of skin (follicular unit strip surgery) but instead is harvested individually as follicular units with one to four hairs.

The follicular units are subsequently placed in the recipient area, where they will grow and look natural. During the process, Dr. Ball takes extreme care to ensure that each graft is placed into an appropriate location so it blends in naturally with the patient’s existing hair.

The follicular unit transplantation technique gives a more natural appearance than other types of surgery. This is because follicular units mimic how hair grows in nature. In addition, grafts are placed into very small recipient sites to minimize damage to the skin and blood vessels.

Less Time

The follicular unit transplantation technique is a relatively new modification of the standard hair restoration procedure that can help you get more natural-looking results. It’s designed to be less invasive than other hair restoration methods and can be completed in just a few sessions.

A strip of tissue from the back or sides of the scalp is removed and then stereo-microscopically dissected into individual grafts comprising one to four hairs (as they naturally occur). The surgical team carefully transfers these follicular units to an area where they will grow healthy, long-lasting hair.

The follicular unit transplantation technique takes much less time than traditional strip surgery, but it still requires exceptional surgical skills and is unsuitable for everyone. Nevertheless, it has several benefits. Patients who receive this treatment typically experience fewer side effects and longer-lasting results than those who have traditional strip surgeries. These advantages can make the follicular unit transplantation technique an excellent option for many patients. It’s also a more affordable option than other hair loss treatments.