Natural Hair Transplantation with Enhanced FUE Technique
Natural Hair Transplantation with Enhanced FUE Technique
With the variation in factors causing hair loss and the persistent struggle of many men and women with permanent hair loss, the path to baldness is a looming concern. Here enters the role of the latest global techniques in hair transplantation, offering a solution to this problem from its roots. For the first time in Egypt, Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a specialist in plastic surgery and hair transplantation, introduces the natural hair transplantation procedure using the Enhanced FUE technique, the latest advancement in the world of hair transplantation. What is this modern technique, and how does it differ from the conventional FUE procedure? Find answers to these questions and more in this article with Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy.
Several Causes or a Single Cause for Hair Loss?
As hair loss begins at a younger age, genetic factors play a leading role in causing it. The likelihood of baldness in an individual is significantly higher when there is a family history of baldness among one or more family members. Additionally, aging is another cause pf hair loss and changes in hormones contribute substantially to hair loss.
Cost of Natural Hair Transplantation with Enhanced FUE Technique by Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy:
The cost of the natural hair transplantation procedure using the enhanced FUE technique varies from person to person based on several different factors. The following aspects determine the cost with Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a specialist in plastic surgery and hair transplantation:
- The number of hair follicles to be transplanted.
- The size or area for hair transplantation.
- The type of anesthesia to be used according to the case, along with the expertise of the anesthesia team.
- The price of medical tools used in the procedure and the quality of services provided by the hospital during the patient's stay.
- Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy's experience and proficiency in hair transplantation over several years, along with his pioneering role in conducting the natural hair transplantation procedure using the Enhanced FUE technique —the first of its kind in Egypt—.
Enhanced FUE Technique: A True Breakthrough in Natural Hair Transplantation:
The natural hair transplantation procedure using the enhanced FUE technique relies on transplanting hair follicles after extracting robust follicles from the donor area. The plastic surgeon extracts around 20 to 50 follicles from the back of the person's head who is undergoing the hair transplantation procedure. Subsequently, stem cells and growth factors are extracted from these follicles using the Regenra device. This device facilitates the extraction of stem cells and growth factors from the follicles to create a natural extract. The plastic surgeon injects the extract into both the donor area from which the follicles were extracted and the recipient area where the hair is transplanted. Additionally, it can be injected in any other area of the hair where the surgeon didn't perform transplantation, enhancing the vitality and density of the hair. This procedure combines the concept of the conventional FUE technique with the step of injecting a microscopic natural stem cell extract, which aids in revitalizing and improving the quality of the growth of both the original and transplanted hair.
The Difference Between Natural Hair Transplantation with Enhanced FUE and Natural Hair Transplantation with the FUE Technique:
The natural hair transplantation procedure with the FUE technique involves extracting several hair follicles from the back of the head and then re-implanting them into the hair. On the other hand, the natural hair transplantation procedure with the enhanced FUE technique involves extracting stem cells and growth factors from the harvested follicles, creating a microscopic natural stem cell extract, and injecting it into areas of hair transplantation, the donor area, and any other areas where the surgeon didn't transplant any hair. This process aims to improve, strengthen, and densify the hair. In contrast, the conventional FUE technique involves transplanting the hair follicles in their extracted state without any further medical modifications or extraction of stem cells.
A few steps from obtaining natural and healthy hair with Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy:
1. The first step of the natural hair transplantation procedure using the enhanced FUE technique requires shaving or closely trimming the head, allowing Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy to carefully extract the required number of follicles from the back of the head.
2. Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy then proceeds to define and draw the areas where hair transplantation will take place, determining the number of follicles for each transplantation area.
3. Precise local anesthesia is administered to the extraction site on the back of the head. The extraction process begins with one follicle after another. Around 20 to 50 of the strongest hair follicles are selected and placed in a device called Regenera. This device extracts stem cells and growth factors, which are then reinjected into the recipient areas after transplantation.
4. After the extraction, Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy covers the extraction site on the back of the head with special medical dressings to prevent any bleeding that may have occurred during the extraction.
5. Small, simple channels are then created in the areas where hair transplantation will occur, and the extracted follicles are transplanted. The extracted stem cells and growth factors are reinjected into the scalp. This process enhances the vitality and density of the entire hair.
Suitability of the Enhanced FUE Technique:
The natural hair transplantation procedure using the enhanced FUE technique is suitable for individuals who:
- Have good health and don't suffer from any chronic or hereditary diseases that might hinder the anesthesia process.
- Don't have chronic diseases causing hair loss.
- Have sufficient follicles in the donor area for extraction and transplantation.
- Non-smokers. Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy advises his patients to quit smoking well before the procedure and during the recovery period to prevent potential bleeding issues. He also recommends avoiding painkillers, aspirin, caffeine, or alcoholic beverages for a sufficient period before the procedure, as these factors can lead to bleeding during or after the procedure.
Before the enhanced FUE procedure, ensure you thoroughly wash and dry your scalp, avoiding the use of any cosmetic products. After the procedure, avoid engaging in strenuous physical activities to allow proper blood circulation to the scalp. Follow Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy's recommended intake of vitamins and proteins, which support adequate nourishment of the hair follicles, to achieve the desired results.
This content has been reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a consultant in cosmetic surgery, body contouring, and natural hair transplantation.
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