- At The Private Clinic, we are experts in Micro FUE
- Advanced hair transplantation technique for natural-looking results
- Minimal post-surgical pain and discomfort
Micro FUE Hair Transplant Technique
A Micro FUE procedure is a state-of-the-art hair transplantation technique that uses a minimally invasive method to ensure that natural and undetectable results are achieved from your hair transplant procedure. Also known as DHI (Direct Hair Implantation).
What is a Micro FUE Hair Transplant?
A specialised 0.6 – 0.9mm punch is used to separate follicular units from the surrounding tissue in the donor area, usually the back of the head.
The small micro surgical extraction instruments that are used during the procedure mean that only minimal trauma occurs in the donor area. The donor area should heal within a few days and the scarring is undetectable giving a natural result.
The tiny follicular units are extracted with the sebaceous gland. This ensures that the vital elements in the hair are preserved which helps improve the survival rate of the hair follicle increasing the growth success rate.
This technique only leaves small, puncture scars, which are practically invisible to the naked eye. There is minimal post-surgical pain and discomfort – with the average overall recovery time being less than 7 days.
The micro grafts are then newly transplanted using high tech implanters. Only very few surgeons in the UK are able to offer this advanced technique.
This specific methodology and a high powered microscope are used to allow each graft to be implanted in one swift movement. This combination of working allows the hair transplant surgeon to precisely place each follicle with specific angulation, depth and direction. It is pain free being done under a local anaesthetic. The results show hair that grows in a natural way.
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What is an Implanter?
An implanter is a hair transplant device that looks like a pen with a hollow needle on one end. Hair follicles are loaded into the hollow needle end. The surgeon then uses the implanter pen to implant the hair follicle directly into the recipient area. A number of pens are used at the same time to allow the surgeon to work quickly whilst ensuring good density.
At The Private Clinic, our surgeons use the Choi Implanter Pen. We have seen the advantages that this tool enables us to achieve in our hair transplant procedures, particularly in the precision and outcome of the hair transplant.
- Increased Precision in Graft Placement: The Choi Implanter Pen allows for highly precise placement of hair grafts. The angle, depth, and direction of each graft can be controlled meticulously, which is crucial for achieving a natural-looking hairline and hair growth pattern.
- Reduced Trauma to Scalp and Grafts: There is reduced manipulation of the scalp and less handling of the grafts as the Choi Implanter Pen combines the steps of creating the recipient site and implanting the graft. As there is reduced trauma to the area, this can increase the survival rate of the newly transplanted hair follicles.
- Potentially Higher Graft Survival Rate: An implanter pen means that there is minimal handling of the grafts, that combined with the direct placement of grafts into the scalp may contribute to a higher survival rate of the transplanted hair follicles. This is because they will be less exposed to external environments and handling stress.
- Faster Healing and Recovery: The the Choi Implanter causes less trauma to the scalp which can lead to quicker healing and a shorter recovery time for the patient.
- No Need for Pre-Made Incisions: Traditional methods of implantation require recipient sites to be created before graft placement. The Choi Implanter eliminates the need for pre-made incisions. This reduces the time that grafts are outside the body and can reduce the risk of infection and scarring post treatment.
- Improved Density and Coverage: The Choi Implanter can help achieve higher density and more uniform coverage. This is because surgeons can place hair grafts closely and in a more controlled manner.
- Reduced Bleeding: There is generally less bleeding during the hair transplant procedure when compared to traditional methods that involve separate incision and placement steps.
- Flexibility in Graft Sizes: The Choi Implanter comes in various sizes, which means the surgeon can use grafts of different sizes more effectively, adapting to different areas of the scalp.
- Better Aesthetic Results: Overall, the increased control and precision provided by the Choi Implanter can lead to more aesthetically pleasing results, with a natural hair growth direction and improved appearance of the hairline
- Less Invasive: The Choi Implanter is considered less invasive compared to traditional methods, which typically involve more extensive incisions and manipulation of the scalp.
- Part shave or Unshaven: The Choi Implanter Pen, can be used in an unshaven or partly shaven procedure. This technique is particularly advantageous for patients who would prefer not to shave their entire head, as it allows for a more discreet and less noticeable appearance following a hair transplant.
Whilst the Choi Implanter Pen has many advantages, it’s important to note that the success of a hair transplant procedure also heavily depends on the skill and experience of the surgeon, the quality of the donor hair, and the individual characteristics of the patient’s scalp and hair loss pattern.
In the hands of a skilled and experienced surgeon, The Choi Implanter can help to enhance the outcomes of a hair transplant procedure.
The Choi Implanter pen requires specialised training and has a steeper learning curve compared to other hair transplant methods. If your surgeon is not experienced then the procedure may not have the desired result.
In some instances, your hair transplant surgeon may not feel that the Choi Implanter would be suitable for your procedure. The choice to use the Choi implanter or another method will depend on the surgeon’s preference, as well as the specific needs and circumstances of the patient.
When researching Hair Transplantation techniques, you may notice that the Choi Implanter Pen may be referred to by other terms such as
- Korean Implanter Pen
- DHI Implanter Pen
- Follicular Implantation Pen
- Hair Transplant Implanter Pen
In consultation, your hair transplant surgeon should be more than happy to provide more information about the techniques and tools that they use in their hair restoration procedures.
Benefits of Micro FUE Hair Transplant
- Decreased pain post-procedure
- Quicker recovery time and healing
- Higher number of total grafts
- Maximum growth of the follicular units harvested, close to 97%
- Less trauma due to use of specific instruments
- Grafts can be implanted at specific angles to match natural hair growth
- No stitches and no scalpel
- Less invasive
- Virtually no visible scarring
- No linear scar
- You can wear your hair short
- The most natural result, avoiding the cobblestone appearance
- Donor area is better protected
- Reduced risk from infection
- Ability to implant between existing hair means can be performed as a partially shaven procedure
Micro FUE at The Private Clinic
The Private Clinic are pioneers of the advanced minimally invasive method, Micro-FUE which allows the production of high-quality grafts with fewer traumas. Traditionally density was only achieved with larger grafts which often results in an unnatural look but smaller grafts are now able to achieve significant density while creating a natural result.
Is Micro FUE the same as a DHI Hair Transplant?
A DHI Hair Transplant is simply a brand name created by a company of the same name that introduced the Direct hair implantation (DHI) method. We chose to call our DHI technique a Micro FUE and have done so for many years.
Our Micro FUE Surgeons
Mr Michael Mouzakis is our Micro FUE specialist and has been performing all of his hair transplant procedures using this technique himself for many years.
Find out more about Mr Michael Mouzakis here.
The Micro FUE technique is also great at being able to correct the results from a poorly carried out procedure through hair transplant revision surgery. The Private Clinic carry out corrective Hair transplants every month for men who are unhappy with their poor hair transplant results.
To see FUE Hair Transplant before and after photos click here
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