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Follicular Unit Grafts (FUG) are individual hair grafts that contain natural hair follicle units. These units consist of one to four hair follicles and are used in hair transplants to achieve natural-looking results. A follicular unit is a natural grouping of hairs that occurs in the scalp. In addition to the hair follicles, each unit also includes sebaceous glands, nerves and surrounding tissue. This structure ensures the natural arrangement and growth of hair, which is crucial in hair transplantation.
During hair transplantation with FUG, these natural units are carefully extracted from the donor area and transplanted to the bald or thinning areas of the scalp. This can be done using various techniques, such as the strip method (Follicular Unit Transplantation, FUT) or the FUE method (Follicular Unit Extraction). Both methods aim to preserve the follicular units intact and place them precisely to ensure dense and natural hair growth.
The use of follicular units offers several advantages. As the natural grouping of the hair is retained, there is no unnatural “doll hair” effect. The transplanted hair grows in its natural pattern, resulting in an even and harmonious hair distribution. This also minimizes the visibility of the transplant and ensures an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Follicular unit grafts are not only used to treat androgenetic alopecia (hereditary hair loss), but are also used in the reconstruction of eyebrow hair, beard hair and moustache regions. They can also be used to restore hair after injuries or surgical procedures. The versatility of this method makes it a preferred choice for different types of hair transplants.
Related terms: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) / Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) / Hair transplantation
