Follicular Unit Grafting (FUG)
Hair loss prevention services have become a necessity for adults who have noticeable signs of hair loss due to aging. We, at Charles Medical Group in Boca Raton, provide hair loss prevention services to Palm Beach County patients, helping them prevent, minimize, and treat hair loss.
Follicular Unit Hair Grafts
Hair transplantation is essentially a two-part procedure. In the first part, hairs are taken from the donor region of your scalp, the back of the head where hairs are typically resistant to male pattern baldness. In the second part of the procedure, these hairs are transplanted into the balding areas. The two leading methods of hair transplantation (FUT), Follicular Unit Excision (FUE), and Follicular Unit Transplantation are essentially the same when it comes to the second part of the procedure. Where the two procedures differ is in their method of extracting/harvesting donor hairs. FUT, the traditional method, excises thin strips of hair from the donor region and then dissects these strips into grafts of individual follicular units containing one, two, three, or four hairs. (By contrast, FUE extracts these individual grafts directly from the scalp, one at a time.) These hairs are then transplanted into tiny receptor sites in the balding areas that are made at specific angles and directions by Dr. Charles.
Dr. Glenn Charles’s Approach
Each doctor has a process for determining candidacy for Follicular Unit Transplantation. Dr. Charles‘s approach to determining candidacy is similar to a mathematic equation. During a consultation, he gathers and analyzes the required data to arrive at a scientifically informed conclusion. Dr. Charles measures the size of the patient’s entire head, the size of the donor area (back of the head and sides behind the ears), and the density of the donor area.(hairs per sq. in.) He also measures the extent of hair loss or thinning in the area targeted for transplantation. If there is hair left in the area, this is a vital aspect of the evaluation. Many factors are taken into account when determining candidacy for hair transplantation, including age, family history, and area of hair loss. Dr. Charles always takes the time needed to fully understand the expectations of each patient, since this information lays a major role in the process. Dr. Charles uses the data gathered during each patient consultation to project their future hair loss and present them with worst-case scenarios. Patients must consider these scenarios when deciding whether to undergo a hair transplant procedure.
FUT Hair Transplant: Maximum Grafts, Natural Results
FUT leaves a thin linear scar in the donor area. Hair will grow through these scars and they are very well concealed. When you’re fully healed from your FUT procedure, the scars will be very difficult to detect, even on close inspection. The FUT procedure has some important advantages and disadvantages when compared to FUE. More hairs can be transplanted in a single session of FUT than in a session of FUE. If your hair restoration goal requires a very high number of grafts, you might require more sessions of FUE than you might if we used FUT. You might even just need the one session of FUT! Also, when compared to FUE, FUT is significantly less expensive.
FUT has a few disadvantages, however. Because it does require incisions, men who wear their hair very short (a crewcut, for example) might want to consider FUE instead. Also, because sutures are required to close the incisions in the donor area, recovery from FUT is slightly longer than from FUE. Contact Charles Medical Group today to schedule your Follicular Unit Transplantation consultation. Dr. Glen M. Charles has been serving the areas of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach for years and is a pioneer in hair transplant surgery.
Thank you, Charles Medical Group
I got a FUT procedure at Charles Medical last week and couldn’t be happier about the decision. Dr. Charles and his highly skilled team demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and expertise throughout the entire process. From the initial consultation, where Dr. Charles thoroughly assessed my needs and explained the procedure in detail, to the post-surgery care, their commitment to excellence was evident at every step.
How Much Does Follicular Unit Transplantation Cost?
The total cost of Follicular Unit Transplantation surgery is determined based on factors like your medical examinations, surgeon’s fee, hospital charges, post-surgery garments, and anesthesia. The exact techniques used will also impact cost, as will the total time needed to perform the surgery.
Suggestions
Wash your hair daily with a mild shampoo. Dirty hair lies flatter and looks more sparse. Avoid anything that could make the hairs likely to break. After washing don’t rub your hair vigorously or use a hot hairdryer. Rather, pat the hair dry with a soft towel or use a low setting on the dryer, or, even better, let it dry naturally. Use a brush with soft bristles. Use a cream rinse detangler to undo any tangles, rather than pulling with a comb.
Hair Loss Prevention Cost
The cost of hair loss prevention in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Delray Beach depends on the severity of your condition and the ideal service for your hair loss issue. Additional treatments, prescriptions, or follow-up appointments may alter the overall price of hair loss prevention.
