The Ideal ICE FUE Sapphire Method should not be confused with the standard FUE Method, where titanium/steel scalpels are used instead of Sapphire blades and where merely transplantation fluid is utilized for storing the follicles. The more primitive standard FUE method is a more invasive surgery with less sharp tools, which can also create severe discomfort, a lengthened healing process, a lower survival ratio of transplanted grafts, damage to existing hair, and scarring. Given the high requirements of the clientele, the inferior standard FUE Method is not offered.

The micro-incision part of an Ideal ICE FUE Sapphire surgery is one of the most important stages of this type of hair restoration, and it demands significant skill, expertise, and experience.

The angle at which the micro-incisions are done and the density planned could determine the success of the entire hair restoration. The micro-incisions can take up to 2 hours to plan and execute. Every single incision done by the medical team is counted and noted for our internal files. The extraction phase is also important as it will determine the quality of the donor area going forward. The scalpel used to open the channels is made of sapphire and is sharper than those made of steel or titanium, which are used in inferior methods. In particular, these are some of the characteristics of the blades:

a) Extraction phase: This phase is performed with hollow sapphire needles, with a diameter adapted to the patient’s need. Extraction can be done either manually or with extraction tools, depending on the situation.
b) Micro-channel opening phase: The sapphire needles are available in different sizes. The team can choose the most suitable size for opening the related micro-incision, depending on the patient’s hair structure. The orientation of the incisions is done respecting the natural direction of hair growth.

The use of this innovation allows us to achieve an even higher level of quality compared to traditional hair transplant techniques.

Advantages of hair transplants with an Ideal Sapphire Blade:

The advantages of the Ideal ICE FUE technique with a sapphire blade, compared to the traditional one, are manifold:

1. Reduced bleeding: The sharp blades allow obtaining a V-shaped opening of the micro-channels, instead of the classic U-opening. This way of opening micro-channels allows them to be smaller, and therefore causes less bleeding.

2. Greater graft density: Smaller V-channels allow you to concentrate multiple grafts on the same surface. With the traditional FUE technique, it is possible to implant 40-60 units, while with the method of grafting hair with a sapphire scalpel, the possibilities increase up to 80-120 units per square centimeter if required.

3. Greater control of the follicular unit’s direction thanks to the greater precision of the sapphire scalpel. The result is a more natural look.

4. Shorter healing period: The recovery time after the hair transplant is reduced; the risk of skin problems is minimized, and the scalp surface remains smooth. With this method, the recovery period after a hair transplant is short and with fewer complications. It is important to always follow the steps for post-op care recommended by our experts.