Is it Effective to go for the FUE Hair Transplant Treatment against the Hair Loss? Hair transplants using follicular unit extraction (FUE) involve taking individual hair follicles from your skin and transplanting them to a body part where hair is thinner or absent. There has been a significant increase in the popularity of FUE compared to follicular unit transplantation (FUT), which created the appearance of "hair plugs". In micropunctures, single follicles are extracted and moved, leaving almost no trace of the procedure. While FUE is usually considered safe, it has some potential side effects, such as tiny white scars at the site of follicle extraction. A surgery site can become infected or die due to tissue death in extremely rare cases. Temporary side effects may occur after treatment, but will disappear within a week or two. Bruising, swelling, and sensitivity are among the possible side effects. FUE hair transplant is most often performed over the course of several days in multiple sessions of 2 to 4 hours each. Occasionally, a "mega session" can last up to 12 hours. FUE is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, so you can go home after the procedure. Hair transplant surgery can be performed by almost any type of surgeon. An experienced dermatologist with expertise in hair loss or hair transplant surgery may be able to help you. What is the process of FUE hair transplantation? Hair growth and regrowth cycle shortens as we age until follicles are unable to regrow hairs. Everyone goes through this process differently. Others go bald much later in life, while others start balding in their 20s. These old follicles are replaced by new ones that can still produce hair in FUE hair transplants. During the transplant, blood vessels will nourish the follicles, and they will begin growing hair in the previously balding or thin haired area. What is the Treatment areas targeted? The most common place to perform FUE hair transplant is on the scalp. In addition to your head, you can have them done anywhere on your body where you have thin or no hair. You can undergo FUE on your arms, legs, or even your genital area. Are there any risks or side effects?