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Is FUE Hair Transplant the Best Harvesting Technique?

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Jack Fisher, MD
Question viewed 1,507 times
Tags: age 35-44, male, hair loss

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?

7 answers to Is FUE Hair Transplant the Best Harvesting Technique?

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FUE is the best HT option for shorter hair cuts

Conventional hair transplantation methods, known as Strip, involve the removal of strips of flesh from the back and sides of the head that result in linear scars that wrap around the back of the head from ear to ear, which looks like a "smiley face", as it is known. FUE is a newer form of hair transplantation, the process by which we perform hair restoration surgery. Each hair is extracted, without leaving major scarring as Strip is known to do.
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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Is FUE the best harvesting technique for Hair Transplant?

The most important event in considering a hair transplant is not how the donor hair is harvested...it is the creation of a natural and attractive hairline leading to an excellent result. No machine or piece of technology can replace the artistic skills of the surgeon doing a tranplant. Individuals who like to wear their hair very short may find some benefit of FUE. However, you can also wind up with lots of little white dots because of your skin color which can be very... more
Jack Fisher, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.fisherhaircenter.com

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Defining Follicular Unit Extraction

Follicular transplantation: Hair tends to grow in small clumps or follicular units made up of 1 to 4 hairs. FUT refers to the placement of hairs into the bald area. It looks very natural because smaller units (1-2 hairs) can be placed in the front which is very natural looking and has really transformed hair transplantation. Follicular Extraction: The hair can be obtained or taken out in 2 basic ways. One is to take a strip of hair and cut it into... more
Hannah Vargas, MD

Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is FUE Hair Transplant the Best Harvesting Technique?

I will answer this question just like it did the last one:) Both procedures produce excellent results. It basically comes down to personal preference. The strip method has been around longer and is the most common method of hair transplantation. The benefits are you can move more hair per procedure at a lower cost and the outcome is remarkable. The only negative I see is you are left with a linear scar in the donor site, which is typically not recognizable unless you shave... more
Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD

Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.351face.com

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Hair Replacement

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.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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