Why did the doctor recommend FUT over FUE?

August 25, 2017
Asked By:au1992 in College Station, TX

I am 25 years old and a Norwood 3 - Vertex. My father and paternal grandfather are both Norwood 5. I am looking at getting a HT but prefer wearing my hair short so I thought that FUE, though more expensive, would suit me better. The doctor I consulted said, "You're not considering FUE are you?" This was before he even evaluated my donor zone. I am sure he had his reasons, but can anyone here give me more insight as to why he may have said that?

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Answer: HT at age 25 can be too soon

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Answer: FUE vs FUT

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Answer: FUE vs FUT

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August 28, 2017

Answer: Does he/she do FUE?

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August 28, 2017

Answer: Does he/she do FUE?

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August 28, 2017

Answer: FUT over FUE

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Answer: FUT over FUE

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