This is a surgical technique where the doctor removes healthy, growing hair from a “donor site” and transplants it to bald or thinning areas of the scalp. The method is primarily used to treat genetic male pattern baldness, but those suffering from medical conditions that cause hair loss as well as women have also undergone this surgery. This surgery works because the hair folliciles located on the back of the head are genetically resistant to balding.

That is why the final stage of balding for most men will end in a “horseshoe” like pattern. Hair transplantation surgery is also sometimes used to restore or bolster eyebrows, facial hair, chest hair, fill in scars, and eyelashes. There are two popular methods of hair transplant surgery: strip excision harvesting and follicular unit extraction (FUE).

Hair transplantation surgery was first seen in Japan in the 1930s, but at this time it was used to replace eyebrows or eyelashes, not balding scalps. It first became seen in the west in New York, when dermatologist Norman Orentreich started experimenting with donor grafts to patients who had male pattern baldness. At this time, most transplants resulted in a doll-like plug appearance. This plug technique was eventually replaced by the strip harvesting technique which results in more natural appearance.

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FUT:

Follicular Unit Transplantation. An advanced technique that harvests hair in their natural groupings of 1 to 4 hairs. Each of these natural groupings are referred to as a follicular unit.

Strip Harvesting:

The most common hair transplant method. The surgeon harvests a strip of skin from the back of the head where there is thick hair growth. Hair follicles are removed from this strip of hair under a microscope, then inserted into the bare parts of the scalp. When done right, this will leave a pencil thin scar on the back of the head which can be easily covered by hair. Recovery period from the strip harvesting procedure is approximately 2 weeks. For more info on Hair Transplantation check Jsrr

FUE:

Follicle unit extraction. Instead of harvesting a strip of skin, the surgeon removes individual follicular units of 1 to 4 hairs. Though this is more time consuming then the strip harvesting method, no incision needs to be made so there is no scarring on the back of the head. The cost for FUE is generally higher than strip harvesting. Recovery period for FUE is approximately 5 to 7 days.

FUT vs. FUE

The biggest decision facing someone interested in undergoing a hair transplant procedure is deciding between one of two methods. Bernstein Medical Group advises that people should select a hair restoration clinic that has experience with both FUT and FUE. This is not only an indication of that clinic’s expertise, but also the physicians there will not try to push you in one direction or the other. They will advise you to do what’s best for your personal Norwood Scale situation and desired results.

Cost of Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair Transplantation Cost in Hyderabad depends on number of hair follicles we are transplanting. Ranges from   40,000 to   1.5 lakhs, however this will depend on your particular case. This can only be determined during a consultation with your surgeon, and following that an accurate price can be quoted.

There are many factors that contribute to the final cost amount. The hair clinic, the skill and experience of the surgeon, how many grafts, number of sessions, and a number of other factors will effect the price. Paying for more grafts will bring the average cost per graft down. It’s like a bulk discount.