When you opt to do hair transplantation, there are two popular methods for you to consider: follicular unit strip (FUS) or follicular unit extraction (FUE). Both methods are administered under local anesthesia.
A surgeon who performs the FUS method will remove a strip of skin from the back of a person’s head. This strip of skin contains hair follicles and will serve as your “donor” site. The 6-10 inch strip of skin is divided into tiny, individual units and groups of units, which are then transplanted onto the balding parts of the scalp.
Meanwhile, for FUE, there is no incision made. Hair follicles are removed with a “punch” device. These hair follicles are also implanted on the bald spot on the head.
The hair transplant procedure could last from 3-4 hours, depending on the number of hair follicles implanted. The procedure is well tolerated by our patients, with most patients falling asleep or watching television during the procedure. At TayTen Cosmetics, we pride ourselves on our follow-up process, which starts on day 1 post-procedure, where we teach our patients how to wash and care for their newly transplanted hair.