Significant advances in surgical technique and technology have made hair transplantation results look more natural than ever. Gone are the old unnatural outcomes with “dolls hair” appearances. Today, superior processes are used for hair restoration procedures, and at the hands of a skilled hair transplant expert, people can have their hairlines restored while maintaining a natural appearance. At his Plano, Texas hair clinic, Dr. Joseph Yaker, utilizes the Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), or “strip method”, as one surgical option for hair restoration.

How Follicular Unit Transplantation Works

In FUT, a thin strip of hair from areas of the scalp where hair growth is permanent and not subject to balding. This strip is then dissected into hundreds to thousands of individual follicular unit grafts using microscopic dissection. These grafts, which typically contain between 1 to 4 hairs, are then transplanted into tiny sites created by Dr. Yaker in areas where hair is desired.

The length of time for the overall procedure will vary depending on how many grafts are needed to obtain the desired results. A local anesthetic and oral sedative are given before treatment.

The results from FUT appear natural and with great hair thickness. Thin linear scarring, however, on the back of the head does occur with this procedure and is something to consider when weighing the options for hair restoration.

Follicular Unit Transplantation is recommended for both men and women with advanced hair loss who are looking for a permanent solution to restore their hair and have adequate donor hair to cover current and future areas of loss.

How to Care for Hair after Transplant

After FUT surgery, patients are given a specific post operative hair care plan to follow at home. This involves a customized post-operative kit that includes:

– Follicle growth spray
– Shampoo
– Conditioner
– Aminoplex hair repair supplements.

Dr. Yaker can also prescribe topical Finasteride + Minoxidil, HAR Lab No. 2. Non-surgical treatments can complement hair transplant surgeries, ensuring less likelihood of needing another operation.

After the procedure, tiny scabs will appear at the transplant sites. These will disappear within 7 to 10 days. Patients need to revisit the clinic for stitch removal around days 10 to 12.

Patients can pick up their everyday activities just a few days post-surgery. Yet, they should abstain from physical workouts for at least a week.

About 3 to 4 weeks after the surgery, the moved grafts will start to shed. This is normal since the dormant stage follows. The underlying follicles force out old hair to make space for new, healthier hair.

The new hair starts sprouting about 3 to 4 months after the treatment

Takeaway

Interested in hair restoration? At Yaker Hair Restoration and Med Spa, we offer multiple treatments designed to match your needs. Contact our Plano, TX, office for a consultation! We serve patients from Plano, Richardson, and nearby areas, including Dallas, Irving, Arlington, and Fort Worth, Texas.