High Density Hair Grafting (HD/HG)
FUT Pros & Cons
What is an FUT Hair Transplant?
An FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) hair transplant, also known as a linear strip procedure, is a surgical technique used to restore hair. During an FUT procedure, a thin strip of tissue, the size of a popsicle stick, is removed from the back of the scalp. This strip is then divided into small follicular units and carefully transplanted into thinning areas. It takes about 4 months to begin seeing results.
Is FUT right for me?
A complimentary consultation with our friendly staff is the best way to find out if you are a candidate for FUT. Our experienced medical consultants will talk about your expectations, show you before and after pictures, and give you a free microscopic hair analysis to get a good look at the health of your hair and scalp. Â
At We Grow Hair you can rest easy because we only use board certified, skilled surgeons to perform your hair transplant. Our state-of-the-art technology, clean surgical environment, and extraordinary patient care is a winning combination for a successful procedure. Â
For patients who want the most hair possible at the most affordable price, HDHG, our FUT procedure, is the best choice.  This technique is We Grow Hair’s preferred procedure and was developed to give patients soft, natural-looking results along with maximum density ( as much as 6,000 – 8,000 hairs in a single procedure).
Advantages
- Unmatched Density / More Hair
- Ideal for Large Cases
- Customized, Natural Results
- Best Value / Less Expensive
- Pain-Free
- Permanent Results
- Least Follicle Destruction
- Shorter Procedure
- Quick Recovery
- Optimal DonorÂ
- Hard-to-find Suture Line
Disadvantages
- Requires stitches
- Linear scar
- Slightly longer recovery time
- Less comfort during recovery phase
- Requires more hair length to cover scar remnant
ARTAS Robotic FUE
FUE Pros & Cons
What is an FUE Hair Transplant
An FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant is a surgical procedure used to restore hair. During FUE, individual hair follicles are removed one at a time from the donor area either manually or robotically. These follicles are then transplanted to thinning areas. Patients see results approximately 4 months later.
Is FUE right for me?
A complimentary consultation with our friendly staff is the best way to find out if you are a candidate for FUE. Our experienced medical consultants will talk about your expectations, show you before and after pictures, and give you a free microscopic hair analysis to get a good look at the health of your hair and scalp.
At We Grow Hair you can rest easy because we only use board certified, skilled surgeons to perform your hair transplant. Our state-of-the-art technology, clean surgical environment, and extraordinary patient care is a winning combination for a successful procedure.
If patients do not have significant hair loss and they wish to avoid a linear scar, they may be a candidate for FUE. We chose this robotic technique because it is the most innovative Follicular Unit Extraction procedure available in the industry.
Advantages
- Most Scientifically innovative FUE
- Ideal for Small Cases
- Only “True” Robotic HairTransplant
- No Linear Scar
- Eliminates Human Error & Fatigue
- Precision and Accuracy
- Little Downtime
- Fastest/Shortest FUE Procedure
- Less Follicle Destruction than other FUE procedures
Disadvantages
- Less Coverage/Density
- More expensive
- Donor area must be shaved
- Not ideal for large cases
- Longer procedure
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FUE vs FUT: Cost Comparison
The variation in costs for FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) procedures can be attributed to factors such as equipment differences, size requirements of the medical team, and the duration of the procedure (which can nearly be doubled).
Choosing FUE may also be more expensive long term because you’ll need more procedures to achieve the same hair density when compared to FUT.
When considering the choice between FUE and FUT for hair restoration, consulting with one of our patient care consultants is advisable. They can assist in assessing your unique hair loss situation, offering an accurate evaluation, and providing an estimated cost tailored to your personalized treatment plan.
FUE vs FUT: Harvesting Differences
High Density Hair Grafting (HD/HG)
After an HDHG procedure, the surrounding hair conceals the suture line, which takes approximately 10 days heal. Pictured here is a hair transplant 6 months after the procedure.Â
ARTAS Robotic FUE
This is how the donor area looks after an FUE procedure. Hair must be shaved to harvest follicles. For this reason women don’t typically choose FUE. In approximately 1 week redness subsides an hair begins to grow back.Â
| FUT: HDHG | FUE: ARTAS Robot |
|---|---|
| Fine linear scar | Small circular scars |
| Entire donor area is NOT shaved | Entire donor area IS shaved |
| Surrounding hair conceals suture area after procedure | Donor area is exposed until hair grows back |
| Maximizes number of procedures you can have | Future procedures are limited |
Trichophytic Closure Produces a Fine Suture Line.
HDHG Scar exposed during an FUE procedure
This patient had a High Density Hair Grafting (HD/HG) procedure first, followed by a very small ARTAS procedure later. While shaving the donor area for the ARTAS procedure, we had the rare opportunity to photograph how fine an HDHG suture line really is. The line is so fine because of a special technique called a Trichophytic Closure. Even when a patient’s hair is short in the back, this suture line is relatively easy to hide.
How can you decide which hair transplant method is best for you?
Selecting the right hair transplant method is not a trivial pursuit! Each procedure has benefits and limitations. After you have thoroughly researched both FUE and FUT, it is essential to seek professional guidance from an experienced medical consultant to assist you in making your final decision. After all, you will see these cosmetic changes in the mirror for the rest of your life.
Deciding Factors
There are several factors to consider as you narrow your position. How large is your thinning area? What’s the quality, quantity and texture of your donor hair? What are your expectations? What type of investment can you make? How important is having/not having a linear scar?
Scar or No Scar?
For those requiring a substantial transplant without concerns about a linear scar, FUT could be the most cost-effective and optimal choice. Conversely, if minimal hair loss is the case and a linear scar is undesirable, FUE might be the preferable route to take.
We Grow Hair Can Help
In conclusion, deciding on the best hair transplant method for your specific situation requires careful consideration and professional guidance. Consulting with a knowledgeable medical consultant who can evaluate your unique circumstances will help ensure that you make an informed decision and achieve the most successful outcome from your hair transplant procedure.
What's your next step?
If you’re seriously considering either an FUT or FUE hair transplant, contact our office to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our medical consultants.
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FAQs about FUT vs. FUE
Why does We Grow Hair prefer FUT?
We want what's best for our patients.  High Density Hair Grafting (HD/HG) gives patients twice as much hair, which is more satisfying, and the results are soft and natural-looking. When our patients are happy, we are happy.
Why does FUE deliver less hair?
When compared to FUT, all FUE procedures harvest less hair, even ARTAS Robotic FUE. With FUE, each follicle is painstakingly harvested one at a time, limiting the number of hairs that can be gathered in a single session. It's interesting to note that due to our harvesting technique, HDHG outperforms both FUE and all other FUT techniques.Â
Why do some people prefer FUE?
The main reason for choosing FUE over FUT is to avoid a suture line, which means no linear scar and a quicker recovery. Â
How does ARTAS compare to other FUE procedures?
An ARTAS procedure is faster, it harvests hair more evenly due to an advanced algorithm, it creates less transection (hair destruction), and the staff is less fatigued because it is robotic.Â
Can an FUT scar be concealed?
Initially, the FUT scar is concealed with surrounding hair. The FUT scar can permanently be concealed by wearing the hair at a half-inch or longer.
Does FUT result in a fine scar on the back of the head?
Yes, removing the grafts as a group in the FUT procedure results in a fine scar on the back of the head.
Can the FUE extraction sites be concealed?
Not at first, because the area must be shaved in order to perform the hair transplant. When the hair grows back, the tiny extraction sites can not be seen.
How long does it take for the FUE extraction sites to heal?
The FUE procedure sites will heal completely after 10 days.
Does FUE require stitches?
FUE procedures don’t require stitches, and the tiny extraction sites leave hard to see scars.