This method is also recommended for patients who have a tight scalp or have previously undergone the ‘strip’ or FUT method but with little or no success.

It takes approximately 3 to 7 days to recover from an FUE procedure. It is a short, less invasive surgery than FIR with no visible scarring on head.

The FUE or follicular unit extraction method involves the following procedure:

At first, the doctor gives anaesthesia to anaesthitizes the scalp.
Then using a microneedle, the doctor makes a small circular incision, less than 1 mm in diameter, around a follicular unit on your head, to isolate a graft.

Then, using a tweezer-like instrument, the doctor extracts the follicular unit from your donor area. Multiple follicular units are extracted this way.
Before the process of harvesting the follicular units, tiny holes are drilled on your scalp, where hair loss has occurred.
The follicular units are then placed in these holes, from where they gradually start yielding hair.
A disinfectant is gently applied to your head after the procedure.
At the end of the procedure, the doctor will ask you to wear a cap to protect your head for a few days.

An advantage of the FUE procedure is that it has more donor site options, as grafts can be extracted from other parts of your body as well.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a popular Hair transplant technique in Kolkata, India, as well as in other cities around the world. The basic steps of the FUE procedure in Kolkata are as follows:

Sleep in a semi-sitting position (the bed position where the head and trunk are raised 45 to 60 degrees relative to the bed and the knees may or may not be flexed) after the hair restoration procedure. This will help the swelling to reduce faster and prevent you from accidentally touching the areas where the hair follicles have been transplanted.

Avoid touching, scratching, and rubbing the area where the hair follicles have been transplanted.

Do not wet your scalp. 

Take the medications prescribed for you by your doctor.

Cover your head with hats or a bandana to avoid direct contact with UV rays.

Avoid any form of strenuous activity, including strenuous exercises for at least 28 – 30 days after an FUE procedure.

You can resume mild exercises after around 14 days of the procedure.

Take your pain medication and antibiotics in time to decrease the risk infection.

Massage your forehead as directed. Particularly from center to sides or temporal areas. This will help in avoiding forehead swelling and bruising and swelling under the eyes ( around the periorbital area).

Steps followed for 

FUE Hair Transplant in Kolkata :-

1. Consultation: The first step is to schedule a consultation with a qualified hair transplant surgeon in Kolkata. During the consultation, the surgeon will examine the patient’s hair and scalp, and discuss the patient’s goals and expectations for the procedure.
2. Designing the hairline: The surgeon will then design the new hairline, which will be based on the patient’s facial features, hair density, and other factors.
3. Harvesting hair follicles: Next, the surgeon will use a small, circular punch to remove individual hair follicles from the donor area (usually the back of the head).
4. Preparing the recipient area: The surgeon will then prepare the recipient area by making small incisions in the scalp.
5. Transplanting hair follicles: The hair follicles that were harvested in step 3 will then be transplanted into the recipient area.
6. Recovery and follow-up: After the procedure, the patient will need to take care of their scalp and hair as advised by the surgeon. The surgeon will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor the patient’s progress and ensure that the transplanted hair is growing properly.
   It’s important to note that the above information is a general guide and that the steps may vary slightly depending on the surgeon’s preference and the patient’s specific condition.