Hair from the occipital or back region is removed and transferred to areas of hair loss in the form of micro and mini grafts

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Those with male pattern baldness

ANAESTHESIA
Usually done under local anaesthesia

PROCEDURE
Follicular Unit Transfer (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) are the two common procedure types. A strip graft harvested from the occipital or back region is made into micro (1-2 hair follicles) and mini (3-4 hair follicles) grafts under magnification. These grafts are then transferred into the recipient sides. The hair shafts fall off in 2-3 weeks time and after 4-6 months time, the growth can be observed.

DURATION OF PROCEDURE
Depends on number of grafts

DURATION OF STAY
Outpatient procedure

POST OP

• Swelling may be observed on the upper part of the face usually. It subsides in 3-7 days time.
• On the third day patient can take a shower