Hair Transplant: Q&A
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Which of the procedure is better for Hair transplant: Follicular unit extraction or strip hair transplant?
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clichejam
in karachi, pakistan
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FUG vs. FUE
For over 10 years, follicular unit grafting (FUG) which is the strip procedure has been the gold standard. Over the past 3 years, follicular unit extraction (FUE) has grown in popularity, and it now constitutes around 20% of the hair procedures I perform.
FUE has one main advantage- the absence of any linear donor site scar, thus permitting the patient to shave his head if desired.
The downsides of the FUE procedure are several: typically a lower percentage of hair regrowth (for most...
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FUE vs FUG
Both techniques have advantages and disadvantages. Below are the pros and cons of each:
Follicular Unit Extraction
pros
no linear scar on the back of the head
almost limitless donor especially if body hair can be used
cons
time intensive sometimes requiring several days to complete a large case
lower individual graft survival rate (75% vs 90%)
cost usually 50% higher per graft
Follicular Unit Grafting
pros
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FUE versus Strip grafts
Today it is getting harder and harder to find a hair transplant surgeon who does strip donor hair work. Fewer and fewer patients are willing to trade a lifelong scar for a better price. I use a mechanized system to remove the FUE grafts so as to speed the proccess somewhat. I can now make it more affordable to patients. I personally do not do strip graft work anymore because of the problems with the scar and very few requests by prospective patients.
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FUE versus Strip for Hair Transplant?
It totally depends on the type and quality of donor hair. The most important event of a hair transplant is not how the donor hair is harvested. It is really the judgement and artistry of the doctor in inserting and designing a natural hairline. I think too much has been made about how donor hair is harvested . If a strip donor site is properly closed a scar can be minimal. If a FUE procedure is done with too many donor grafts too close together one can...
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Follicular Unit Extraction or Strip for Hair Transplant?
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 your head.
Benefits of FUE's would be in the donor...
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Follicular Unit Extraction is possible WITHOUT a linear scar!
Hi there-
There is a great new technique available in a few areas of the country (including our Orlando Plastic Surgery, Skin Care, and Hair Restoration Center) called the Neograft, that allows Follicular Unit Extraction WITHOUT a linear scar on the back of your head.
We are incredibly impressed with the procedure, the easier recovery, and the outcomes. Our patients are incredibly happy.
Find a qualified doctor near you skilled in the Neograft technique. You'll be glad...
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FUE for shorter hair styles
If you anticipate the need to keep an overall shorter hair style, then you want to avoid the linear scar that would necesarily result from Follicular Unit Strip Surgery ( FUSS ). It would make sense to do Follicular Unit Extraction ( FUE ) instead. If you already have a strip scar from prior surgery or never anticipate keeping a short hair cut, then FUSS could be considered. I am of the opinion that FUSS is perhaps too too invasive a method for procedures involving less than 500 grafts.
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Hair transplant option a matter of opinion
It depends on the bald area that needs coverage. It also depends on the surgeon. Concerning the area, small areas (i.e. patches) may only need a few hundred grafts and obtaining the hair by FUE may be a very reasonable method. If there is a large area of bald scalp that needs coverage then I am of the opinion that obtaining a strip is a better method and yields more grafts. In my hands I can get more viable grafts with a strip method than the FUE method.
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Follicular Unit Transplant
Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) is a process where a thin strip of hair is taken from a donor site on the scalp and the donor site is surgically closed. Hair from above the incision covers the area so that the scar is not visible. The donor strip is then placed under a microscope and dissected into individual follicular units of one to four hairs. Recipient sites are created with a small instrument and individual follicular units are placed into these tiny openings.This process...
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It Depends On Your Needs
Follicular unit extraction and strip harvesting are both legitimate methods of harvesting hair for follicular unit grafting. The best method will depend on your needs, your budget, and your ability to deal with scars vs. thinning. FUE will necessarily thin the area that is harvested, require longer sessions to obtain large numbers of grafts, and have a significantly higher cost. Strip harvesting will leave a scar but this is easily covered by the hair in the back of the scalp, is currently...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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