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What Is Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of technique, the back of the head is always used as a “donor area” in hair transplants. This is because the hair which grows in this area is DHT resistant<\/a>, meaning it is not prone to shedding and remains abundant and healthy, even when balding occurs elsewhere on the scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FUT hair transplant, also known as the “strip” method, involves removing a strip of scalp from the back of the patient’s head. This section of scalp is comprised of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and nerves. The extracted strip is then dissected into separate follicular units containing 1-4 hairs under a microscope, whereupon the follicles are implanted into the patient’s scalp in the areas affected by balding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the invasive nature of the procedure, local anaesthesia is used as part of the FUT hair transplant process. The donor area is sutured by the surgeon, which eventually leaves a long horizontal scar at the back of the head. Depending on the severity of the patient’s condition, the entire procedure can take 3-8 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

In the case of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)<\/a>, hair grafts are harvested individually from the donor site, eliminating the need to extract a strip of scalp and divide the extracted tissue under a microscope. To do this, the surgical team uses a thin, hollow needle that can be operated manually or with a micromotor. Once the grafts are extracted, they are placed in a biotin-rich solution to keep the follicles strong and healthy before they are implanted into the balding areas of the scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FUE method was developed specifically to address and improve upon the shortcomings of the FUT technique. It is considered a more advanced procedure with greater benefits for the patient. For instance, the recovery time from FUE is significantly lower than that of FUT, and involves next-to-no scarring. However, the FUE technique can often take longer than FUT as it is a more complex procedure and requires more precision. 

When receiving an FUE procedure at Elithair, you will be given a NEO FUE hair serum preparation<\/a>. This Elithair exclusive product primes your scalp for the surgery, significantly increasing growth rate and hair density following your procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Main Differences Between FUE and FUT Hair Transplants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n