A hair transplant is a procedure that adds hair to an area of your head where it is thinning or bald. Donor hair can be transplanted from other parts of your body or from areas of your head where your hair is thicker. Candidates for hair transplants may want to have the procedure done because they are self-conscious about their lack of hair and want to improve their overall appearance.
Hair transplants are classified into two types: follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT). Individual hair follicles are extracted and transplanted elsewhere on the scalp in an FUE procedure, whereas a FUT procedure involves removing a long strip of the scalp, separating the follicles, and then transplanting them.
What is FUE Hair Transplantation?
Individual hair follicles are extracted from your skin and implanted elsewhere on your body during a follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant. The hair in the new area will appear thicker as a result. The “classic” follicular unit transplantation (FUT) technique was to be replaced by FUE. This procedure involved taking an entire piece of skin or scalp, including the follicles, and transplanting the skin to the target area. FUE has gained popularity over FUT because it is less likely to result in a “hair plug” look, in which sections of skin or hair do not match the surrounding areas. It will also not leave a large scar like FUT. Someone with thinning or balding hair who still has enough hair nearby to use for a transplant is the best candidate for a FUE hair transplant. If you don’t have enough healthy or thick hair to transplant to the thinning or balding area, you may be ineligible for a FUE hair transplant.What Are the Advantages of FUE?
- Unlike FUT, there is no linear scar left behind. Tiny dot scars are left behind, but they are barely visible to the naked eye, allowing for a quicker return to normal activities.
- Short haircuts are an option because scarring is minimal.
- FUE is appropriate for people who only require a small number of grafts in their hairline.
- Healing time for FUE is less than that of FUT.
How Succesfull FUE is?
With graft survival rates of 90%, FUE transplants can be just as successful as the more traditional FUT method. The success rate of the procedure can be as high as 100% when using Robotic FUE technology. The level of success is determined by the doctor performing the procedure’s skill, knowledge, and experience.What is FUT Hair Transplantation?
A surgeon performs FUT surgery by removing a strip of skin from the back or side of your head and extracting individual hair follicles. These follicles are then implanted in bald areas of your scalp. The surgery is most effective for concealing a receding hairline caused by male pattern baldness. A surgeon cuts a strip of skin from your scalp, usually from the back of your head, during FUT. The length of the strip is determined by the number of follicles required to cover bald spots. The strip is typically 1 to 1.5 centimeters (0.4 to 0.6 inches) wide. Individual follicles are extracted from the strip and re-inserted into your scalp.What Are the Advantages of FUT?
- FUT is an excellent option for patients who require a large number of grafts.
- FUT provides the most fullness.
- You can keep your hair long with FUT, which will help to conceal the linear scar.
- Surgery takes less time. The FUT procedure usually takes between 4 and 12 hours, which is shorter than the FUE procedure, which can take up to a day in some cases.
- FUT is frequently less expensive than FUE.