FUE & SAPPHIRE FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT
Optimal density and quality results.
WHAT IS FUE & SAPPHIRE FUE?
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Sapphire FUE are both hair transplant methods that involve individually extracting hair grafts from a donor area. The key difference lies in the tool used to create the recipient incisions in the balding area.
Traditional FUE uses fine steel blades to open U-shaped or slot-shaped micro-channels before the grafts are inserted.
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Sapphire FUE is an advanced modification that uses blades made from a sharp, durable sapphire gemstone.
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The advantages of Sapphire FUE are that the sharper, smoother sapphire blades create smaller, cleaner, V-shaped incisions, which leads to less tissue trauma, minimal swelling, and faster healing. This precision also allows for a higher density of graft placement, potentially resulting in a fuller, more natural look.
HOW DOES THE PROCEDURE WORK?
The Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique involving three main steps, all done under local anesthesia:
Extraction: Individual hair follicular units (grafts) are removed one-by-one from the donor area (usually the back of the head) using a tiny micro-punch tool.
Channel Creation: The surgeon creates small, precise incisions in the recipient area to determine the angle, direction, and density of the new hairline.
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Implantation: The extracted grafts are delicately placed into these channels, where they anchor and begin to grow as permanent, natural hair.
WHO IS SUITABLE FOR FUE?
The ideal candidates for FUE and Sapphire FUE hair transplants are individuals, typically over the age of 25, who have stable, patterned hair loss (like male or female pattern baldness) and possess a sufficient supply of healthy, permanent hair follicles in the donor area, usually the back of the scalp. They must also be in good general health, free of serious active scalp conditions, and hold realistic expectations regarding the achievable density and final outcome. Sapphire FUE is a preferred option for those who prioritize minimal trauma, faster healing, and precise, high-density results, especially for detailed areas like the hairline.