Consultation
The surgeon determines the patient’s case during the consultation by considering the cause of hair loss, type of hair loss, the likelihood of hair loss progression over future years, hair type (thick or thin), the patient’s expectations, age, gender, and medical history.
During the consultation, the hairline is drawn based on the natural hairline and the patient’s wishes. The surgeon analyzes the donor and the recipient area; decides how many hair follicles the patient needs.
All the necessary pre-op tests (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C) are performed; the patient’s medical history is viewed by medical experts.
Consultation is one of the significant parts of the procedure. The patients need to share their expectations with the surgeon without any hesitation. MCAN’s surgeons are patients’ guides to give realistic opinions and the best hair transplant treatment.
Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is applied for the patient to numb the scalp before the extraction part starts.
Extraction
The surgeon uses a manual punch or micromotor to extract the hair follicles individually. The punch size can differ depending on the softness of the scalp tissue and hair type (straight, curly, kinky, wavy).
Incision (Canal Opening)
The incision part of the FUE treatment is an essential phase of the surgery for natural-looking hair. That’s why the incisions must be performed meticulously to follow the natural direction of the hair. During the procedure of FUE, the Sapphire hair blade, the latest technology giving the best angles and V-shape to the directions of hair, can be used if preferred.
Implantation or Graft Insertion
The last step of FUE is the implantation of hair follicles. Harvested grafts are typically placed into slits or holes using fine-angled forceps. Two or even three persons can insert grafts simultaneously to make the procedure faster and more efficient. In this phase, experienced nurses and trichologists complete the process.