Sapphire FUE Transplantation
Sapphire hair transplantation is the name given to FUE hair transplantation in which the channels (incisions) are opened using the most advanced sapphire blades.
Contrary to popular belief, sapphire blades are not naturally formed from blue sapphire stones. Blades of sapphire are fashioned from a single crystal of synthetic sapphire (Al2O3 = composed of aluminum oxide).
This material is hundreds of times harder than standard steel, allowing it to retain its edge for an extended period of time. Sapphire crystals are transformed into flawless blades by controlling every stage of the manufacturing process with specialized machines.
The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method is one of the newest and most popular ways to transplant hair, and it gives results that look natural. With the use of sapphire blades, it has taken a step forward in the last few years. FUE with sapphire blades is not a new technique. Instead, it is an improvement on a process that has already been proven to work well.
In comparison to Classic FUE, Sapphire FUE allows for a greater number of microchannels to be present during the extraction process.
Sapphire FUE transplants are performed with blades made from sapphire, a precious gemstone, rather than the steel blades used in standard FUE transplants. The use of sapphire blades to create incisions within the recipient site is particularly advantageous. By creating smaller microchannels within the recipient site for hair transplantation, the blades are intended to reduce scab formation and speed up the healing process.
In FUE with sapphire blades, after injecting local anaesthesia to the patient, hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area using a micro motor and micro punches measuring 0.06 – 0.08 mm.
With FUE, the extracted follicles are transplanted into the created incisions. These channels have a significant effect on the density, angle, and direction of hair growth, which are crucial for achieving a natural appearance following a hair transplant. Consequently, opening the channels is regarded as the most essential step for a successful operation.