Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most popular and widely used hair transplant method.

Simply, the technique involves removing and transplanting individual follicular units containing about 1-4 hairs from one part of the body to another. This means taking hair follicles from the back or sides of the head where there is still good density and transplanting them into the balding area on the top of the head. Despite the high levels of success, the classic FUE method is constantly evolving around new innovative ideas and technologies. In recent years, sapphire has taken a step forward with the introduction of what is known as FUE. This is not a completely new technique, but rather an improvement of the existing FUE method.

Sapphire FUE hair transplantation is performed in almost the same way as an ordinary FUE transplantation. The difference between them is the blade used in the channeling phase. While steel blades are used for this process in the classical FUE method, the sapphire FUE technique is performed using sapphire blades, as the name suggests. Sapphire blades made of the gemstone are known for their sharpness, smoothness and durability. It is these features that allow the surgeon to create essentially smaller, more accurate incisions in the recipient area, known as microchannels.

This is important because the canalization is the most important stage of hair transplant surgery. As mentioned, the nature of the channels created plays a role in determining the density, angle and direction of new hair growth after the procedure. Having the ability to create smaller and more precise channels using a sapphire blade can produce results that look more natural than a traditional steel blade. 

What are the Advantages of Sapphire FUE Hair Transplantation?
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The addition of sapphire blades to the FUE hair transplant technique in 2016 helped revolutionize the potential of the treatment. There are several important benefits about Sapphire FUE and we have summarized them in more detail below.
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1. Lower Risk of Post-Surgery Complications
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Although postoperative complications after a standard FUE hair transplant are quite low, the sapphire FUE technique further reduces this risk. Sapphire blades are much sharper in the beginning and can maintain their sharpness for a longer period. This helps to minimize crust formation while reducing the risk of tissue damage during the canalization. Sapphire blade also contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that help reduce the risk of infection during surgery.
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2. Natural-Looking Results
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FUE is renowned for the natural-looking results it can produce. However, sapphire FUE has taken it a step further. Thanks to the versatility of the sapphire blade, the surgeon can create more accurate and precise microchannels. The transplanted follicular units can be placed at natural angles and directions, resulting in an overall more flawless appearance. After the operation, new hair will continue to grow in the angles and directions determined by the microchannels and a very natural-looking result will be obtained.
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3. Increased Density
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The development of Sapphire FUE enabled the treatment to many people who was unsuitable. Thanks to the smaller shape and sharper tip of the sapphire blade, surgeons can create more microchannels in the recipient area. Essentially, this allows the transplanted follicular units to be placed closer together, eventually creating more density as hair growth begins. This has significantly increased the potential to see a successful hair transplant for individuals experiencing advanced hair loss.
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4. Retaining Hair Follicles
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Since the sapphire blade is smaller and more precise than the steel blade, surgeons are also capable of creating compact incisions that are the full length of the transplanted hair follicles. This reduces the risk of the transplanted roots moving, angling or dislodging after surgery.
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5. Suitable for Metal Sensitivities
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Although this only applies to a small percentage of hair transplant candidates, it is an important benefit of sapphire FUE. Sapphire blades are suitable for those who are allergic to nickel, steel or any other metal material. This has allowed hair transplant surgery to become a viable option for many who was not able to undergo a treatment.
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FUE and DHI surgeries usually take about 8 hours to complete, but the exact time may vary depending on the number of hair follicles to be transplanted. It may take 12 to 18 months to see the full results of the surgery.

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