What should you know about FUT hair transplant procedure?

The team marks the hairline and recipient zones, prepares the donor area, and uses local anaesthetic to numb the scalp. A narrow strip is removed from the donor area, commonly at the back of the head, and the wound is closed. Staff then divide the strip into follicular unit grafts under magnification.

The surgeon makes recipient openings that match the intended direction and angle of growth, then inserts the grafts. Planning considers facial proportions, donor supply, hair calibre, and the possibility that untransplanted hair may change over time.

Bring a complete medicine and supplement list, and mention scalp conditions, keloid scars, bleeding tendencies, allergies, and previous operations. Follow instructions about washing, food, alcohol, smoking, and medicines; do not stop a prescribed medicine unless the treating clinician tells you to.

Arrange a calm journey home and protect the grafts from rubbing. Use only the recommended cleansing method, avoid picking crusts, and postpone strenuous activity until cleared. The incision and transplanted area need different care, so request written instructions for both.

Call the clinic if pain or swelling is worsening rather than settling, or if you notice fever, pus, spreading redness, persistent bleeding, or separation of the donor wound. Get urgent help for severe allergic symptoms, fainting, breathing problems, or uncontrolled bleeding.

How will you design the hairline and close the donor wound? What scar-care options are suitable for my skin? When can I wash, sleep normally, exercise, work, and wear headwear? How will you monitor ongoing hair loss?