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FUE is a method of harvesting hair follicles. It will leave tiny round dot scars. FUE is not a scarless surgery.
The FUE method of hair transplant surgery utilizes individual graft extraction from the scalp. Each graft is extracted one-by-one directly from the scalp. No scalp excision is required like with the FUT/Strip method. While no elongated scar is left behind by the FUE method, there is still a possibility for scarring. This comes from the punches that are being made in the back of the scalp to extract grafts.That being said, if the FUE method of surgery is done correctly, with the latest advanced extraction tools and advanced skill and technique, scarring can be non-existent or at least non-visible to the naked eye. In order to ensure your surgery is as scarless as possible, you’ll want to ensure your surgeon is using the smallest extraction tool available. Many hair transplant centers use a 1.0-2.0mm extraction tool. I prefer to use a 0.7mm punch. This greatly reduces the risk for scarring. Feel free to read more about my minimal scarring technique on my website.
Every surgery involving incisions or extraction will result in scarring at some level. The goal of FUE (vs strip) is to replace a long, visible scar with many very small, less visible scars. If you like to keep you hair long in the back of the head it doesn't matter which type of procedure is used to remove grafts from the donor area. If you keep you hair short I would recommend FUE because the extraction scars are significantly less noticeable, but not invisible.
There is no more of a higher risk of scarring in the recipient area from an FUE transplant versus an FUG transplanted graft. If you are referring to the FUE donor site (the area from which the grafts are removed), you can expect for there to be tiny dots in the places from which the grafts were removed. These are generally very small and only seen if the hair is buzzed very close or shaved. FUE avoids the linear scar from an FUG hair transplant.
Hi Thank you for your question. With FUE Hair Transplant the results are extremely effective. You may notice some very tiny scars in the recipient area, however the puncture marks are very small and some close up without leaving any mark. Also the puncture holes are made ensuring there is plenty of hair surrounding them so when you let your hair grow out the scars will not be visible and you will still have dense/thick hair.I hope this has answered your question. Please do find a board certified surgeon before embarking on Hair Transplant surgery.All the best
