I am planning on getting an FUE of 2500-3000 grafts this winter. I recently learned that there may be more benefits to an FUT instead of an FUE. I also learned FUE can be performed without shaving the scalp. What are the benefits and risks of pursuing the FUE, and should I be highly considering an FUT instead?
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December 12, 2019
Answer: If you keep your hair short, FUE is a great option. However all surgeries (even FUE) will leave scarring. Before thinking abou
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Yes, it is possible to perform the operation without shaving your head, only donor area will be shaved for grafts extraction. In this case we advice DHI technique. For natural hairline you will need around 3200-3400 grafts. In this technique hairs transplants directly to your head with...
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the number of grafts a patient will need depends on the thickness of their hair and the extent of their hair loss, which can be determined by the Norwood Scale below.
During a hair transplant, grafts are usually removed from the ‘donor area’ located on the...
Excellent question. First of all, hair graft QUALITY with the donor strip and/or FUExcision techniques is one of the keys for a successful hair transplant. In my personal opinion and experience, the hair graft quality is much better with the donor strip vs FUExcision technique. the poor or ...
