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... more
Follicular unit extraction or strip for hair transplant?
Which of the procedure is better for Hair transplant: Follicular unit extraction or strip hair transplant?
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A: Follicular Units or Strips for Hair Transplants
The most efficient way to harvest from the donor area is to take a strip of hair-bearing scalp and cut this into individual follicular units. Many years ago some surgeons would take a strip of scalp and move this intact piece to the bald area, but the results were inconsistent. I don't know any surgeons... more
A: Most hair transplant doctors use follicular units.
The doctor takes a strip of scalp and cuts if into tiny follicular units of 1-3 hairs and plants these in tiny cuts made in the bald scalp.
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