What Hair Transplant Technique is Right for You?

What Hair Transplant Technique is Right for You?

Types of hair transplant

FUT vs FUE Hair Restoration

There are two types of hair transplant methods: FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction). The best option for you will depend on your individual needs and the recommendations of your physician.

FUT Method

The FUT method of hair transplantation involves taking a strip of skin with hair follicles from the donor site, typically the back of your head where hair is naturally fuller and less prone to balding. From this skin, small groups of tissue containing hair follicles are separated and prepared for transplantation. While this happens, tiny, individual holes are made in the recipient site where you are experiencing thinning or balding. The prepared grafts are then individually placed into the recipient site.

This technique gives a horizontal scar and While healing, this incision will be prominent, and patients will need to take care of both the linear incision on the back of the head and the recipient sites during recovery.

FUE technique 

The FUE technique of hair transplantation was developed to achieve the same results as FUT while addressing the disadvantages. Like FUT, FUE involves harvesting hair follicles from a donor site at the back of the head and moving them to create a fuller, natural-looking hairline. 

Unlike FUT, this method doesn’t involve removing a strip of tissue from the back of the head but rather collecting individual hair follicles directly from the scalp and inserting them into tiny incisions made in the recipient site.

The FUE method also lessens downtime and lowers levels of post-procedure discomfort.

If you have concerns about hair loss, Dr. Disha Jaggi encourages you to speak with your doctor before the condition worsens—or before purchasing any OTC products. There are two main reasons it’s important to talk to a doctor. First, waiting too long may mean you won’t be able to benefit from preventative options while they are still viable. Secondly, using questionable products is likely to waste money that could have instead purchased a medically proven option.

Ultimately, your health, comfort, and hairline depend on you working with a surgeon who understands how to restore a fuller head of hair that looks natural.

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