Fut hair transplant: What happens to the unused grafts?

With both the Strip FUT and FUE methods, the hair transplant surgeon should have an objective method of estimating the maximum number of grafts that can be harvested. Similarly, when performing a Strip FUT procedure there should be an objective method of harvesting the required number of grafts - not too few, not too many. This is done by measuring the length of the strip, the width and estimating the follicular unit density.Unless the patient agreed pre-operatively to pay more for additional grafts, any extra grafts should be implanted free of charge to the patient.If too few grafts are harvested then this should be discussed with patients openy and honestly and a financial arrangement made.Of course, patients will never know how many grafts were harvested or implanted so it is important for doctors to behave in an honest and ethical manner.

You should discuss this with your surgeon. In my experience counts tend to go slightly over but I never throw grafts away. All grafts extracted in my clinic are re-implanted.