FUE Hair Transplantation: Is It Right for You? Key Considerations

Hair loss is generally the only beating factor of one's confidence and self-image. Amongst all other advanced techniques of hair restoration, comes FUE Hair Transplant. However, this isn't a cup of tea for everyone. A number of key factors come into consideration that determines whether one looks into the procedure to see its suitability.

1. Type and Extent of Hair Loss

To begin with, the type of hair loss and its extent it inflicts on a person is to be considered. FUE works best for those suffering from androgenetic alopecia-more commonly referred to as male or female pattern baldness. In that condition, most often a person has thinning on top of the scalp, or a receding hairline, with more hair on the back and sides of the head.

FUE does not work for those who have diffuse hair loss-a situation in which thinning has spread throughout the scalp. That is because the FUE process requires healthy hair from the donor sites, which is usually at the back and sides of a person's head. If the individual has already thinned out those areas, there won't be enough donor hair available to transplant.

2. Stability of Hair Loss

Other reasons could be stability issues, specifically hair loss. Generally speaking, FUE usually works well for people whose hair loss has stabilized. If you are still losing hair, and more so at a younger age, it is advisable that you wait until the pattern of your hair loss improves or gets more predictable. This is because hair transplantation can give back hair to one area, but if you are persisting with hair loss, then you will have to go for more procedures in the future.

Most hair transplantation surgeons would agree on one thing: one should not start transplantation procedures until well into one's mid-20s, when the pattern of hair loss stabilizes. That is how one yields a more permanent result that will be as natural as possible. This reduces the chances that the patient will have to go back for a touch-up later on.

Success in the FUE transplant depends on one having good donor hair. The donor hairs are normally taken from the back and the sides of the scalp, as this area is usually resistant to any hair loss. Supply of robust, healthy follicles is actually a pre-requisite for the best results in these areas.

This will limit the amount of grafts that can be harvested and are transplantable if the donor area is thin or thinned out with hair loss. During consultation, a hair transplant surgeon will assess whether your donor area will be able to provide sufficient grafts needed for the coverage desired.

4. Hair Characteristics

Individual hair texture, color, and thickness may be determining factors in the effectiveness of the FUE procedure. Individuals with coarser or thicker hair are going to see better coverage, because one hair follicle covers more surface area on the scalp and there is an appearance of fullness with fewer numbers of grafts.

Individuals with curly or wavy hair are more than likely to benefit from increased coverage also, given their hair is fuller in nature. People with shades of hair color closer to the color of their scalp will see better, more naturalistic results. For example, blonde or light-brown-colored hair should look better than dark-colored hair on a lighter-colored scalp.

 

5. General Health and Lifestyle

Aside from these specific conditions, one's general health is another major factor of candidacy for FUE. You must be in the best general health since several other medical conditions can hinder your chances of healing well after the surgery. Pre-existing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart problems, or autoimmune diseases may result in complications in recovery or poor percentage yields of the transplant.

Lifestyle also plays a part in this. Non-smokers are usually going to see better results, as smoking can damage blood flow to the scalp and hurt the healing process and quality of hair growth. Keeping up a healthy diet, a reduction in stress, and follow-up care after the procedure also enhance your success rate from the transplant.

6. Realistic Expectations

Setting realistic expectations is very important before an FUE hair transplant. The FUE gives excellent results; however, the real fact that should be kept in mind is the fact that the procedure redistributes hair instead of producing new hair. The final density depends on the availability of donor hair and its redistribution.

The number of sessions that are needed depends upon the extent of your hair loss. A qualified hair restoration physician will outline a realistic treatment plan for you, including counseling you about what to expect from your particular situation.

Conclusion

FUE hair transplantation is helpful for a large number of people suffering from hair loss, though not everyone turns out to be the perfect candidate for this surgery. Many factors come into play so far as the applicability of FUE is concerned: the nature and degree of hair loss, availability of donor hair, characteristics of hair, general health, and having realistic expectations. Ideally, consultation with an experienced hair transplantation surgeon determines candidacy for treatment and provides a personalized treatment plan.