Hair Restoration

Follicular unit hair restoration

The hair transplantation procedure normally takes from 3 to 5 hours and is performed in a hospital under local anaesthetic and sedation. The patient is released approximately 3 hours after the surgery, on an out-patient basis.

The procedure is begun by removing a strip of permanent hair-bearing skin from the donor area - on the back or sides of the scalp. The strip with the follicular units (FU) is then dissected into multiple individual follicular units, a process done using a microscope to ensure the precision of the procedure and no damage to the FU. After separation, the FU are placed one-by-one in the new region in which they're required, using a very fine and delicate blade and with no skin removed. After positioning, the FU will stay in place through the tension of the skin at the recipient site, where no stitches are required.

A highly qualified and experienced surgeon and team are needed to safely and successfully perform the procedure and ensure no damage to the follicular unit.

When the procedure is complete, a cap is placed over the patient's head to ensure the grafts are kept snug and secure overnight. This is removed by the patient 24 hours after the procedure, according to medical instructions. Stitches are used on the donor site for a period of 10 to 12 days.