Hair Restoration and Hair Loss Treatment

The FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) is the traditional procedure used by physicians around the world.  It is also called the “strip” technique and is the most common hair restoration procedure.  The strip takes a section of hair that is excised or cut out of the back of the scalp in the donor area. With today’s technology the strip is usually hidden within ten minutes or so.  The strip of hair follicles are put under microscopes and dissected into single, double and triple hair follicles. The singles are used in the hairline for a soft wispy look and doubles are set behind the doubles and the triples are used on top for major density. With this technique we ask you to take it easy for about three days depending on your profession.

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a relatively new technique that has received a boost thanks to massive marketing campaigns. The FUE procedure eliminates the long scar in the donor area and extracts follicles one at a time. This means that the length of the procedure time is basically doubled. Also, the back of your head has to be completely shaved because we only want the follicle for the front and top.  The shaved area in the back is totally exposed for three to four weeks.  The amount of labor used in the procedure is also doubled and the time spent in the chair by you the patient is basically doubled as well. Some patients only want the newest techniques and are willing to pay for this new technology.  The robotic technique basically uses the same procedure as the FUE.

The results of the FUE and the FUT are basically the same, assuming that you are using an experienced physician.

At Forrester Hair Restoration and the Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute of Chicago the  FUT procedure typically takes about six hours, depending on the number of grafts, and the FUE takes about nine hours but typically involves fewer follicles in a procedure.

WHAT DISQUALIFIES SOMEONE FROM HAVING HAIR RESTORATION IN CHICAGO?

Results are amazing, usually in men they will last for the rest of your life.  This is the same for women, although occasionally women may thin in their mid-to-late 70s.

This depends on how much hair you have when we do the procedure, your genetic make-up and/or how much hair you are destined to lose. If you have a lot of hair, you will probably lose more, but if you are almost or completely bald, then you don’t really have more to lose.

About a week after your hair restoration you can resume normal activities, although most people feel good enough to go to dinner or work in about two days.

Temporary bruising, minor swelling and mild to moderate discomfort are the most common side effects, but always very limited. Temporary loss of sensation in the operated area resolves within a few months after surgery, and you may experience some itching during recovery.

Surgical fees depend on the extent of your particular procedure, but a typical hair restoration cost ranges from $4,500 to $15,000, depending on FUT or FUE, the amount of hair you need and how many grafts you choose to purchase.

Rest and avoid exertion for three or four days.  Sleep in a recliner, or with some pillows propped up under your head for at least three days after your surgery.  You will receive post-op medication that will last four to six days and should be used for proper healing and faster growth.

Schedule your free consultation at one of our four locations in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Arlington Heights, Oak Brook or Naperville by clicking here or calling us at 847.259.1000. Our experienced team of surgeons and staff are here to meet all of your cosmetic needs.

• Men who have thinning hair and do not want to be bald
• Men who are bald and do not want to go through life looking older than they are
• Women who are suffering from female pattern baldness and are distraught about how they look and feel about themselves
• Anyone who wants facial hair, thicker eye brows and/or enhanced eye lashes

Hair restoration today is a wonderful procedure for anyone older than 18 who experiences hair loss, hair thinning and/or balding. It provides phenomenal results for men as well as women.  If your hair loss is on your mind, it is usually because it is not on your head.