Cosmetic Surgery ClinicSan Jose, Costa Rica
Universal Plastic Surgery, founded in 1981, is one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious plastic and reconstructive surgery clinics.
PricesFUT Hair Transplant $4,500 – $5,000
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Key planning information for fut hair transplant in Costa Rica.
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1 hospitalLists fut hair transplant
FUT Hair Transplant in Costa Rica is listed from US$4,000 to US$6,000 at 1 hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Cost of FUT Hair Transplant in Costa Rica
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Procedure | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| FUT - price per 1000 grafts | $4,000 | $6,000 |
Price starting from $4,000 up to $6,000 · last updated Apr 2010.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering FUT Hair Transplant in Costa Rica
FUT Hair Transplant is listed by 1 hospital in Costa Rica. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Cosmetic Surgery ClinicDescription of FUT Hair Transplant:
What is FUT Hair Transplant?
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a surgical procedure of hair transplant in which follicular units of about 4 hairs are transplanted into a patient’s bald hair area. The oil glands that are present in follicular units enable the safe transplant of thousands of grafts in a session. Since these grafts are very small, it can be transplanted into small areas of the scalp. Therefore irregular clumps of hair that would result in older methods of transplant are avoided in FUT hair transplant. The surgeons who perform FUT hair transplant should be highly skilled and experienced. The result of FUT hair transplant is usually natural looking hair.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a surgical procedure of hair transplant in which follicular units of about 4 hairs are transplanted into a patient’s bald hair area. The oil glands that are present in follicular units enable the safe transplant of thousands of grafts in a session. Since these grafts are very small, it can be transplanted into small areas of the scalp. Therefore irregular clumps of hair that would result in older methods of transplant are avoided in FUT hair transplant. The surgeons who perform FUT hair transplant should be highly skilled and experienced. The result of FUT hair transplant is usually natural looking hair.
How is FUT hair transplant performed?
The hair in the donor area of the scalp is trimmed. Anesthesia is injected in the donor area of the scalp. The hair follicles are removed individually in a specific pattern called spread arrangement. This is done to evenly extract the hair follicles without leaving any sign of hair removal. This procedure is performed under a microscope to provide utmost care to preserve the hair follicles. The follicular units are extracted in strips used for micro-dissection before the transplantation. Anesthesia is injected into the recipient area of the scalp and the extracted hair follicles are inserted using a micro-needle into the bald area. The incisions in the donor area are closed using stitches or staples.
The hair in the donor area of the scalp is trimmed. Anesthesia is injected in the donor area of the scalp. The hair follicles are removed individually in a specific pattern called spread arrangement. This is done to evenly extract the hair follicles without leaving any sign of hair removal. This procedure is performed under a microscope to provide utmost care to preserve the hair follicles. The follicular units are extracted in strips used for micro-dissection before the transplantation. Anesthesia is injected into the recipient area of the scalp and the extracted hair follicles are inserted using a micro-needle into the bald area. The incisions in the donor area are closed using stitches or staples.
About FUT Hair Transplant
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Number of sessions required
Up to 4000 hair follicles can be transplanted in a session. The total number of sessions that are required to complete the hair transplant depends on the quantity of coverage that a patient requires.
Days admitted
None. FUT hair transplant is done as an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Recovery
- After the transplant the recipient area is cleaned with saline spray.
- A dressing is applied to protect the grafts.
- The patient may experience pain and swelling in the scalp. Pain killers may be prescribed by the doctor.
- The doctor will provide instructions for post-operative care and hygiene of the scalp and hair.
Risks
The risks involved in an FUT hair transplant are:
- Damaged hair follicles that yield poor hair growth
- Infection
- Visible scarring
- Healing problems
- Skin darkening
After care
- Strenuous exercises should be avoided for 3 to 4 days after the surgery.
- Dressing can be removed on the following morning after the surgery.
- The patient can shower, but the scabs should not be picked off.
- The staples are removed in 7 to 10 days after the surgery.
- The transplanted hair will grow after 3 to 6 months.
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