Is it true that FUT is better than FUE?

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and you will see final result sooner than FUE because of the accurate procedure done by microscope and stronger Roots?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

FUE is just a harvesting method.  It does not relate to results.  If you want to keep your hair very short you may want the FUE.  In general, FUE inherently has transection issues.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

Someone below mentioned they were the inventor of FUE and this is simply not true. FUE was first invented or revamped from an old technology where upon the punch size was 3-4mm if not larger in the 1980-/90's. Unfortunately the these left much scarring and unnatural looks. Dr. Woods from Australia revamped the old technology but kept to to himself. Dr. John Cole in Atlanta with key staff members reinvented the FUE technique in the USA. Dr. Jim Harris also created a new FUE technique as well close to Dr. Cole's time. Then Robert Jones, MD. These were the first inventors of FUE. If you were to ask any of these people is the yield less that FUT when performing FUE? They would say absolutely not. With experience does the yield of FUE match or surpass FUT. There are many variables that will decrease the yield of FUT as well and most of these variables are solely based on the experience of the clinic.

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Thanks for your question, msh66. I know there are so many other patients out there who are thinking the same thing. There is no black and white response. Both techniques are good. The best technique for each individual case depends on many factors including desired length you style your hair, tightness of the scalp and lifestyle, such as heavy weight lifting (leaves you at risk for widening scars if done between 6-12 months, which is the time it takes for the wound to mature). We do recommend you visit a hair transplant surgeon in person so he/she can evaluate your case and make the most appropriate recommendation for you. Dr. Arocha

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

There is no evidence that properly performed FUT grafts have an increased survival compared to properly performed FUE grafts. This is a debate that appears on online forums, with little or no real evidence based on photos or hair counts.  The time from surgery to hair growth also is not changed by the method of extraction.

Ben Talei, MD · Answer

FUT or the strip technique is an older method that requires cutting a piece of flesh out of the back of your scalp. This obviously requires stitching the scalp back together which leaves a permanent scare that can stretch out overtime. This technique works for people who have low density in the donor area as it enables us to extract more grafts than with a FUE. It is also very suited for women or men who do not desire to shave their donor area. However the recovery is painful and if you ever want to wear you hair very short you will have a visible scar.FUE is a newer method that leaves virtually no scar. The recovery is quicker since it requires no cutting. It is suited for individuals who have good density in the donor area. While we prefer the FUE technique it is not always the best option for all our patients.Both methods provide the same end results.

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