Description:

Sapphire FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a modern hair transplant technique that uses special sapphire blades instead of traditional steel blades. This method allows for the precise extraction and transplantation of individual hair follicles, resulting in a more natural hair growth direction and denser results. Sapphire blades are particularly sharp and small, which allows for smaller incisions, reducing the risk of scarring and shortening the healing time.

Indications:

  • Androgenetic alopecia (genetic hair loss)
  • Diffuse hair loss
  • Hair loss due to scars or injuries
  • Hair densification in areas with thinning hair
  • Patients preferring a less invasive method with minimal scarring

Procedure:

  1. Preparation: The patient’s scalp is cleaned and locally anesthetized to make the procedure pain-free. The hair transplant area is carefully marked, and the donor and recipient areas are prepared.
  2. Extraction: Individual hair follicles are extracted from the donor area (usually the back of the head) using a micro-surgical instrument equipped with a sapphire blade. These follicles are extracted one by one without a linear incision, significantly reducing the risk of scarring.
  3. Creation of Channels: In the recipient area, small channels are made in the scalp with the sapphire blade. These channels are finer and more precise than those made with traditional steel blades, resulting in a more natural hair growth pattern and higher density.
  4. Implantation: The extracted hair follicles are carefully implanted into the prepared channels, paying attention to the natural direction of hair growth. This ensures an aesthetically pleasing and natural-looking result.
  5. Aftercare: After the procedure, the patient receives instructions on caring for the scalp and new hair follicles. Regular follow-up visits with the doctor are necessary to monitor the healing process and avoid potential complications.

Benefits:

  • Use of sapphire blades for more precise and smaller incisions
  • Lower risk of scarring and faster healing
  • Higher hair density and more natural appearance
  • Minimal postoperative discomfort and faster return to normal activities
  • Ideal for patients preferring a minimally invasive hair transplant