Don;t be concerned about the name. FUE or FUT are methods of follicular unit grafting. This is state of the art technology. Look at results, not terminology.
Is FUE hair transplant the best harvesting technique?
my understanding of Follicular Unit Extraction vs FUT, is that each is a differing technique to produce hair grafts for hair transplantation surgery. FUE is best for someone--like me--who likes to have short hair. Otherwise, the medical literature is over whelmingly complex. Can a doctor help explain FUE and when it's the best technique?
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A: What is FUE and what is the best Hair Transplant technique?
Hi, FUE is another method for obtaining a hair follicle micrograft. I prefer to remove the donor area as a continuous strip and then cut individual hair follicle grafts. The donor site is closed in two layers leaving an almost imperceptible scar. The grafts can be cut to size as needed and the result is a... more
A: FUE vs FUT: surgeon is more important
Find a good surgeon who knows how to good hair transplants and has real results of live patients for you to see and you will get a good result no matter what they call it. You might also investigate the Fleming-Mayer Flap as well.
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