What hair transplant procedure would be for you?
If
you are considering having a hair transplant, you are probably looking
for information about which options you have, depending on your hair
density and the size of the bald areas. Today we will try to explain the
main differences between the two main techniques, which are based on
the way the follicle units are extracted:
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction):
area, as a strip of the scalp is taken from the back of the head.
Once it has been removed, follicular units are extracted. Each of these
anatomical units is usually made up of 1 – 4 hairs. Generally, grafts
extracted via the FUT technique are less sensitive compared to the FUE
technique and consequently have a higher survival rate. The cost of
produces a linear scar in the donor FUT and the time spent on the
surgery is lower than FUE./FUT is cheaper than FUE and the surgery takes
less time.
individual follicular units are extracted directly from the scalp,
one by one. In general terms, FUE is better for patients that want to
avoid a linear scar at all costs. It is also a good option for younger
patients that only require minor treatment and for those with a tendency
to extreme scarring. If you like wearing very short hair, FUE is also
more suitable for you.
In summary, there is no one best or right method. Each of them has its
own pros and cons. The decision should be made in consultation with the
hair restoration surgeon.
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