Details of the surgery
The operation is usually done under sedation, with the patient generally being given Midazolam as a sedative. This has an effect similar to that of Valium. The donor area is also numbed by a local anaesthetic. Dr. Feriduni, and at least 2 - 3 medical assistants are present throughout the FUT. The incision area, i.e. the slits into which the individual FUs are to be implanted, is also locally anaesthetised, thereby ensuring that no pain is felt.
The incisions in the recipient area are made using tiny slit needles, also known as blades. These custom-made blades can be perfectly adapted to the respective size of the patient's FUs. Customized blades are usually 0.6 - 1.0 mm wide. Nearly all incisions are made before implantation (Premade Incision Technique). This part of the operation takes about 2 hours.
Dependent on the duration and scope of the treatment, a break is now taken. This can be used for relaxation or having lunch.
Again dependent on the method used and the duration, implantation of the FUs may follow immediately afterwards. This takes 1 - 2 hours and is performed by medical assistants and Dr. Feriduni.
Now it's the turn of the Stick and Place technique. This is used to optimise the patient's appearance, making the transplantation look as natural as possible. This fine-tuning, which involves making additional incisions and directly implanting single FUs in certain areas, is of major importance for the end result, and in particular the shaping of the hairline, making it look as natural as possible.