FUE Hair Transplant

Restoring the crown and hair line is a unique challenge and if done correctly, can be exceptionally rewarding for the patient. We are fortunate that we can reflect from nearly half a century of substandard work to have landed in a place where we can create natural-looking crowns.

Dr Young will extract hair follicles from the donor area during the surgery. Usually, follicles are extracted from the back of your head with the help of a punch. These extracted follicles are safely transferred to the area of concern under the correct angle so that they grow naturally.

Follicular units may contain one, two, three or more hairs, and our FUE procedure is a minimally invasive. Dr Young will transfer individual follicles without using sutures, and without leaving a linear scar in the donor area, as opposed to strip surgery.

FUE has the advantage of NO SCARRING OR STITCHING and is considered as minimal pain surgery. FUE hair restoration can also be used to restore eyebrows, beard hair, chest hair, mustache and to fill in hair in scars, particularly common post face lift surgery or previous hair transplant surgery.

What is a hair transplant?
A hair transplant procedure can be describedas moving healthy hair follicles from one part of the scalp, which is usually the back or sides of the head, to an area on the scalp where more hair is needed.
This procedure is used to treat genetic and hormonal hair loss and hair loss resulting from an injury or rarer condition. Many men and women find that undergoing a hair transplant surgery can restore a more youthful appearance that also boosts their self-esteem and well-being.
Dr. Young is has been trained by DHI academy and is a qualified surgeon - he will be the one performing a hair transplant on you. You will usually be given a local anaesthetic at the start of the procedure to ensure you do not feel much pain when surgery is being carried out.

How does a hair transplant work?
FUE hair transplant requires the excision of healthy hair follicles from donor areas from the back and sides of the head with small punch incisions before they are implanted in the recipient area.
The hair transplant procedure can take four to seven hours and is usually performed in one day. All patients can return home after a day's surgery, rest and recover at home without any issues.After your surgery, you’ll be given clear instructions on your aftercare for the days after the procedure.

Does hair transplant hurt?
This is a very common question for anybody considering an FUE hair transplant procedure.
Some people might assume that the procedure is very painful. However, many who have a hair transplant don’t feel much pain during the procedure. After local anaesthetic has been administered as an injection into a specific area of the scalp, a patient should not feel much discomfort.
We also provide pain-relieving medications to help reduce discomfort further. Many measures are used to increase patients' comfort level during the procedure. You can watch Netflix or listen to music to help keep your mind off the procedure. These all are offered at Young Hair Restoration - Sydney's custom-built hair transplant clinic.
After your surgery, you should take appropriate time to rest (usually 4-5 days) and follow your aftercare and recovery instructions. A patient's recovery should be pain-free with any discomfort easily managed with medication.
Antibiotics will help guard against infection, and if you have post-operative swelling, medication for this is provided.

Who is eligible for a hair transplant?
In general, good candidates for a hair transplant will be generally healthy and have hair follicles that are able to remain healthy after the transplant has been performed.
The treatment is suitable for men with have stabilised their hair loss with medications or naturally with age. A hair transplant can also be considered for both men and women whose hair loss is due to burns, trauma, or rarer conditions.
Asking what is the right age to get a hair transplant, it is advised that men wait until they are over 30 years old as hair loss generally begins to slow down and become more predictable.

How many grafts will I need?
The number of grafts required will vary according to the extent of hair loss.
Hair grafts are extracted as individual follicles from the donor area of the scalp. There will be thousands, of tiny punch incisions needed to remove the hairs of individual follicles.
These small individual grafts are then placed into tiny holes in the recipient area.

Hair transplant prices
The cost of hair transplant in Sydney can vary due to several factors, including the extent of your hair loss, age, hair color, hair type, etc.
FUE hair transplants quote is usually calculated by the number of grafts/hairs needed.
As everybody’s hair is different, an estimate can be obtained by emailing us photographs of your scalp, and we can advise how many hairs we are recommending and approximate price. The final price can be obtained during consultation with Dr Young.

The aftercare and recovery process
This is the final part of your hair transplant journey, which begins when you leave Young Hair Restoration clinic, and ends with a full head of healthy hair.
It is important that hair grafts are looked after properly following a hair transplant so that the follicles can grow normally. You will need to avoid exercise and follow post care instructions for the first 2 weeks following the procedure.
A bandage is worn for 24 hours, and you are usually advised to avoid washing your hair until day 5 when you can gently wash your hair using shampoo.

How long does a hair transplant last?
The results of a hair transplant can usually be seen after 12 months, can last many people a lifetime. You can expect results to last for 15-20 years or more. The permanent result of a hair transplant surgery is one of the reasons patients choose our clinic and overall investment.

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