Whether it is follicular unit transplant or follicular unit extraction, one aspect that is common to both is the proper dissection of the grafts that have been harvested. In FUT, this is more important, because the method of harvesting is removing an entire strip of hair from the scalp and then dissects them into individual follicular units. During the dissection process, it is absolutely crucial that the entire follicular unit is kept intact, because even a little damage will render it useless. A properly dissected follicular unit will ensure that the hair transplant is a success and the final result […]

In the previous articles, we have discussed almost every aspect of a hair transplant – we have looked into who are ideal candidates for a transplant procedure, which are the types of procedures, and which are best for whom. In this article, we will look at yet another important facet of hair transplant – donor incision. The donor area has to be treated with just as much care and precision as the recipient area. If the donor area has not been handled properly, there will be ugly scars as well as obvious marks indicating that a procedure had been conducted. […]

We read a lot of things on FUT & FUE on internet but when it comes to the procedure, there are a rare few who are truly aware of what happens during the procedure.This article and the next one aims at taking a minute look at the follicular unit transplantation as well as the follicular unit extraction procedures. In FUT, an entire strip of hair is removed from the scalp’s donor area and then the dissection takes place under a microscope. The area from where the strip is taken is stitched carefully, which leaves a linear scar on the scalp. […]