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Similar to smoking, alcohol can influence the healing process adversely so having a drink of “Dutch courage” beforehand is not recommended. … Ideally, there should be at least a week between drinking and your transplant procedure.
 
FUE is a permanent solution to hair loss, however, everyone is individual and how long the results last can vary. FUE hair transplants are where individual hair follicles are taken from the sides or back of the patient’s scalp and are then transported to the balding area.
 
The Best Hair Transplant Technique. Unlike with other hair transplant methods – such as FUE and FUT (Strip) -, with Direct Hair Implantation, there is no need for reception incisions or holes on the recipient area. Hair follicles are implanted directly to the area using the patented DHI implanter tool.
 
However, your normal hair will continue to grow, which if you have a particularly short haircut, can make the donor areas more noticeable. However, the good news is that after around three weeks you can safely get your hair cut without causing any damage to the transplants or new hair.
 
You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home if you were given a sedative, as this can take up to 24 hours to wear off. Most patients return to work about three days after their hair transplant procedure. It is usually possible to return to work more quickly following an FUT procedure.
 
What is the success rate of hair transplant? The success rate of hair transplants is very high, as high as 98 percent, when the procedure is performed properly.
 
The transplanted hairs will shed over time, but new hair will grow in its place from the transplanted follicles. On average, patients can expect to see about 60% new hair growth within 6-9 months in the affected area. Hair transplants can be a permanent solution to your hair loss problem.
 
Hair transplant surgery is normally safe when performed by a qualified, experienced board- certified plastic surgeon. Still, individuals vary greatly in their physical reactions and healing abilities, and the outcome is never completely predictable. As in any surgical procedure, infection may occur.
 
Most people are surprised there is virtually no pain during an FUE hair transplant procedure done under a local anesthetic. … Once the skin is properly anesthetized, though, there is no pain. After the FUE surgery, patients will typically feel some minor discomfort. It is usually described as minimal.
 
Most people are surprised there is virtually no pain during an FUE hair transplant procedure done under a local anesthetic. … Once the skin is properly anesthetized, though, there is no pain. After the FUE surgery, patients will typically feel some minor discomfort. It is usually described as minimal.
 
There are some limits to the effectiveness of a hair transplant. For example, if you are completely bald and only have a horseshoe-like pattern of hair remaining on the back of your scalp, a hair transplant probably will not be able to give you a thick, full head of hair.