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HAIR LOSS SOLUTION
HAIR LOSS SOLUTION
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) or Strip Harvesting are terms referred to a previously popular technique of hair restoration surgery that required a large, horizontal incision to harvest hair follicles from the back of the head (Donor area). In this procedure, a ‘strip’ of skin is removed and is then carefully dissected to extract hair follicles; the donor area is later sutured to close the wound. Extracted follicles are then implanted into the skin of the desired area (Recipient area). This is considered a more invasive surgery compared to FUE as it involves removing a portion of the patient’s skin and sutures.
Depending on the patient’s condition and the surgeon’s ability, this is sometimes used in combination with FUE to achieve the best results. At Bangkok Hair Clinic, we have demonstrated safe and natural results for patients requiring strip surgery.
The procedure takes 4-6 hours depending on each patient’s needs. We aim to complete the procedure in a timely manner as grafts must be re-implanted as soon as possible to reduce the ‘out-of-body’ time and improve survival rates.
The simple answer is yes. FUT is the first surgical technique of hair transplantation and continues to be a widely used procedure around the world. Modern advances in medicine have been adopted into the procedure and a lot of research has been done to develop the technique. There are still risks of surgery such as bleeding and infection, and you should discuss this with your surgeon at Bangkok Hair Clinic.
Avoid shellfish, fermented foods, and alcoholic beverages 1 week prior to the procedure
Stop oral medication, vitamins or supplements that affect blood coagulation (e.g. blood thinners, Vitamin C) 2 weeks to 1 month prior to the procedure. Please ask if you are unsure.
Avoid curling, perming or colouring your hair 1 month prior to the procedure
Avoid smoking cigarettes at least 2 weeks prior to the procedure
Ensure plenty of rest the night before
Drink lots of water
No tea or coffee on the day of the procedure
Wear a buttoned shirt on the day of the procedure
No rubbing, scrubbing, scratching or the transplanted area for 2 weeks
Do not bend down below your waist area
Avoid consuming alcohol or smoking for at least 1 week
Continue to wear the given headband for 4-7 days after the procedure to prevent any facial swelling. You should not remove the headband any longer than 20-30 minutes each day
Sleep on a high pillow or two pillows for at least 1 week after the procedure
You may go for a short walk or carry out gentle exercise that do not cause sweating.
Do not get a hair cut or dye your hair for 1 month after the procedure.
Please eat foods that are rich in nutrients including proteins, fibres and vitamins and minerals. Do not try to follow any strict diet regimen.
Take oral medication as prescribed by our doctors