FUT Hair Transplant: Comprehensive Hair Restoration with Precision Planning

At WIH Hospital, we specialize in Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), a highly effective method for hair restoration. Using advanced techniques, including meticulous donor site planning and graft harvesting, we ensure optimal results tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

What is FUT?

FUT involves harvesting a thin strip of scalp from the donor area (typically the back of the head) to extract healthy hair follicles. These follicles are then transplanted to thinning or bald areas, creating a natural and fuller hairline.

Step-by-Step FUT Procedure at WIH

1. Free Evaluation

• Send photos of your scalp from different angles via email to info@wihhospital.com for a free evaluation.
• Required Photo Views:
  • Front View: Showcasing the hairline and forehead.
  • Side Views (Left and Right): Highlighting hair loss patterns on both sides.
  • Top View: To assess the crown and overall thinning.
  • Back View: Displaying the donor area’s density.
• Our team will evaluate your baldness type and estimate the number of grafts required.

2. Consultation and Hairline Design

• Our surgeons will design a personalized hairline tailored to your facial features and hair loss pattern, ensuring natural density, angles, and growth direction.

3. Donor Site Management: Planning and Harvesting

• The donor area is numbed with a tumescent fluid, a specialized saline solution containing a local anesthetic and epinephrine. This technique reduces pain and bleeding while optimizing the area for precise strip removal.

Trichophytic Closure Technique for No Visible Donor Scar

• • • Once the strip of scalp is removed, the Trichophytic Closure Technique is used to suture the donor area.
    • This advanced method allows hair to grow through the scar, making the donor area virtually undetectable, even with shorter hairstyles.

Calculating the Donor Site Area

• • • Using a densitometer or digital microscope, we measure the follicular unit (FU) density and hair density in key regions (e.g., back center, over the ear).
    • Example: If the average FU density is 1 FU/mm² with 2 hairs per FU, and 1,500 grafts are required, a 15 cm² donor strip will be harvested.
    • For hairline transitions, about 20% of grafts are single-hair units, meaning a 20 cm² strip can provide approximately 300 single-hair grafts.
    • We strategically balance the need for single and multi-hair grafts to ensure a natural appearance.

4. Microscopic Dissection

• The donor strip is processed under a 10–power magnification binocular stereo–microscope to ensure the highest quality grafts.
• Each follicular unit is carefully trimmed and grouped into:
  • 1–hair grafts (for hairline definition).
  • 2–hair and 3–4 hair grafts (for density behind the hairline).

5. Recipient Area Preparation and Implantation

The recipient area is numbed with tumescent fluid for a pain-free experience.

• Sites are created based on the pre-designed hairline to mimic natural growth patterns.

Implantation Process:

• • 1–hair grafts are placed along the hairline’s outer edge for a soft, natural look.
  • 2–hair and 3–4 hair grafts are placed behind the hairline for density and volume.

Recovery After FUT

First Night

• Sleep with your head elevated on pillows to reduce swelling.
• Medication will be provided if needed.

Day After Surgery

• Return to the clinic for a shampooing demonstration and receive your post-operative care package.

Shampooing & Care

• Use a gentle shampoo and pour it over the scalp without rubbing.
• Avoid direct water pressure on the transplanted area.

Healing Progress

• Swelling, if any, subsides within a week.
• Transplants are barely noticeable after a few days and practically invisible after the first week.
• Full results are visible in 10–12 months.

Post–Operative Enhancements

Daily Supplements:

• • Take biotin with zinc daily to promote healthy hair growth and support follicle repair.
  • Recommended Duration: At least 6 months post-surgery.

PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy) is recommended to enhance graft survival and boost hair growth:

• • Schedule:
    • 3 sessions in total.
    • Start the first session 1 month after the transplant, with subsequent sessions spaced accordingly.
  • Benefits:
  • Accelerates healing.
  • Stimulates growth in transplanted and existing hair follicles.

Why Choose WIH for FUT Hair Transplant?

• No Visible Donor Scar: The Trichophytic Closure Technique ensures virtually undetectable healing.
• Precision Planning: Careful donor site measurement and FU density analysis ensure optimal graft selection and placement.
• Maximum Graft Survival: Advanced microscopic dissection techniques maintain graft integrity.
• Custom Hairline Design: Each hairline is tailored for natural-looking results.
• Comprehensive Care: From evaluation to recovery, we provide full support.