TL;DR:
- FUE Hair Transplantation: Safest, minimally invasive, scarless, and virtually painless method with a recovery time of up to 2 weeks. Involves extracting single hair follicles and transplanting them. Results visible in 4–6 months, final in 1 year. Three techniques: full shave, partial shave, and unshaven FUE.
- WAW System: Uses hybrid blades for precise follicle extraction and implantation, ensuring natural hair growth patterns. Ideal for androgenetic alopecia and facial hair restoration.
- DHI Method: Uses a choi pen for precise follicular placement with no head shaving. Faster recovery than FUE and ideal for androgenetic alopecia, popular with women.
- PRP Therapy: Uses platelet-rich plasma for growth stimulation with visible results after 3–5 treatments.
- Stem Cell Treatment: Extracted from adipose tissue; enhances hair density and halts balding. Results build gradually over multiple treatments.
- Pre-procedure: Diagnostics needed; avoid certain meds and substances pre-transplant.
Hair loss is a natural, completely normal phenomenon, but sometimes there is excessive hair loss, thinning or formation of unwanted bangs. Fortunately, there are many methods to stop or reverse these processes and get rid of the problem. In this article, we introduce and describe hair transplantation techniques that we use at the OT.CO Clinic.
FUE method – a way to successfully transplant hair.
FUE (Follicular Units Extraction) is the world's most advanced, highly sophisticated hair transplantation method. It is safe, minimally invasive and, thanks to the use of local anesthesia, virtually painless. **It leaves no scar and poses a very low risk of hair damage ** It is also characterized by a short recovery time. The FUE method is considered the best way to transplant hair.
Hair transplantation using the FUE method at the OT.CO Clinic in Warsaw
**FUE method hair transplantation is recommended for people struggling with androgenetic alopecia, hair bends and sparse hair, as well as those who want to avoid scarring ** It is especially valued by active people (due to the short healing time of post-surgical wounds – maximum 2 weeks) and those who are afraid of large interference with their own bodies. There are three ways of FUE hair transplantation. The first is to shave the entire head, and the second is to shave the back of the head alone. However, not everyone can afford to lose all or part of their hair. With help comes a third way, which is FUE Unshaven. During the FUE Unshaven procedure, unlike the other two ways, there is no shaving of the hair in the donor zone. The procedure is also more time-consuming.
How does FUE hair transplantation work?
The procedure begins with shaving the hair in the donor area. Then single hair follicles and surrounding millimeter-sized tissue are harvested. The harvesting of the grafts is usually done while the patient is lying on his or her stomach. The next step is to evaluate the hair follicles taken from the donor zone and prepare them for implantation in the recipient area. The implantation is already done in a sitting position, more comfortable for the patient. This is how weakened hair follicles are replaced with their healthy successors. FUE hair transplantation is performed without the use of a scalpel. It is fully performed using small, thin puncture needles. The procedure is long, but the exact duration depends on the number of hair follicles to be transplanted. Hair transplantation by this method can take up to 10 hours. After the procedure, a special ointment is applied to the skin. Finally, the patient is given various cosmetics and instructions for proper cleansing and skin care.
What after the procedure?
For the first weeks after the procedure is completed, special care must be taken to avoid damaging the implanted hair follicles. The scalp should not be rubbed. It is recommended to dry it with paper towels. **Avoid swimming in a pool, visits to a sauna and intense exercise ** Cleansing and care of the scalp should follow the doctor's instructions. You can expect the results of the treatment after about 4-6 months. The final result will be achieved after about a year after the procedure. patient's head after fue hair transplant procedure
However, before the transplantation takes place….
Before the patient undergoes the procedure, a specialist from our clinic will carry out diagnostics – an interview, make a visual inspection of the scalp, order tests and, in some cases, consult with other doctors. ** Contraindications to the use of the FUE method include scalp inflammation, blood clotting disorders and unregulated blood pressure, as well as advanced diabetes mellitus.** When it becomes apparent that the procedure can take place, the patient should discontinue blood-thinning medications two weeks before the transplant to facilitate it. Strong coffee and alcohol should also be avoided one day before the transplant. Before the procedure, the patient should rest, and on the day of the transplant – be limited to eating a light breakfast. For the procedure, the patient should bring a soft cap or hooded clothing to protect the head on the way home.
WAW system and hybrid technique
The WAW System is used during FUE hair transplantation. It makes it possible to harvest hair follicles as minimally invasively as possible (no scarring) with this method and to obtain the best quality grafts. ** It also allows control over the angle and direction of hair growth by mimicking a slow oscillatory motion.** The WAW device uses a hybrid technique and combines a sharp blade used to incise the epidermis and a blunt blade into which the hair follicle is safely inserted. WAW is used to treat androgenetic alopecia, alopecia caused by various types of injuries, and facial hair loss. It allows for thicker hair and a natural appearance in both men and women.
DHI method – full control over hair
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) is a hair transplantation method that provides complete control over the direction and angle of hair growth and the depth of its embedding in the scalp. Like FUE hair transplantation – the procedure using the DHI technique is performed with local anesthesia, resulting in painlessness. The procedure also leaves no scars and does not require shaving the entire head. A huge benefit of the DHI method is that the hair follicles can be implanted at the correct angle, allowing the hair to lay down naturally. Using this method also allows for thicker hair. Transplantation with the DHI technique is additionally characterized by even shorter recovery time than transplantation with the FUE method. The procedure is recommended for androgenetic alopecia. Hair transplantation using the DHI method is particularly popular among women.
Treatment with the DHI technique
Before our specialist proceeds to perform the procedure, he must develop a plan for the procedure. Once everything is properly planned, he can proceed with the actual part of the procedure. ** The transplantation is carried out using a special tool called a choi pen. The hair follicles, which were taken earlier, are placed in the implanter. Then our specialist, at the right angle, inserts the needle of the pen into the scalp, thereby opening the canals and implanting new hair follicles at the same time. The needle is removed and the new hair is left in the scalp. Several feathers and a dozen different needles are used for a single treatment.
Complementary treatment – PRP for hair.
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), or platelet rich plasma, is a completely natural and safe material that consists of your own blood and natural growth factor. The combination of your valuable-rich blood and the factor, which is essential for new hair growth, is used during various mesotherapy treatments. **Using a series of such treatments will help you eliminate the problem of hair loss and cause hair to grow again ** The mesotherapy treatment using PRP is characterized by short recovery time and painlessness, thanks to the use of local anesthesia. Just 3-5 treatments are enough to naturally overcome various types of baldness. They are carried out with an interval of several weeks (4 to 6 weeks) between each treatment. New hair can be observed already after the last treatment. The degree of their loss will then also be significantly reduced. Mesotherapy is performed using needles, so it may cause slight discomfort. However, before the plasma is injected, blood must be drawn and properly prepared. In order for the plasma to be ready for application, the blood undergoes a careful centrifugation process in a specially adapted device for a suitable period of time. Prepared platelet-rich plasma is administered using the needle method, or micro-needle.
Complementary treatment – Stem cells for baldness.
Stem cell treatment is another great, natural and safe way to treat hair loss. It **helps fight baldness, improve hair condition and increase hair density **Stem cells effectively stop the balding process and promote the production of new hair. They are taken from your own adipose tissue from the abdominal fold or thigh area. They are activated using previously collected and specially prepared venous blood. They are then injected subcutaneously by needle mesotherapy.
Stem cells for alopecia at the OT.CO Clinic in Warsaw
To achieve satisfactory results, we recommend a whole series of treatments. We can carry out each of them after about 4-6 months after the previous one. The effects of the treatment will appear gradually.
Conclusion
Hair loss solutions have come a long way, and modern techniques like FUE and DHI offer effective, safe options with natural-looking results. Whether it’s the precision of DHI, the versatility of FUE, or complementary treatments like PRP and stem cells, there’s a method tailored to individual needs. At OT.CO Clinic, we combine expertise, advanced tools, and patient-focused care to deliver lasting outcomes. Hair restoration no longer has to feel overwhelming—it’s a process backed by innovation that restores both confidence and hair. Choose the right approach and reclaim your look today.
