FUE VS FUT

What are the differences between the two hair transplant procedures?

1 HAIR PUNCH

A surgeon uses a tool to punch out donor hair grafts, called follicular units, typically from the back or sides of the scalp.

2 EXTRACTION

Hair follicular units include only a few individual strands removed in random patterns to prevent strips of visible scarring.

3 PRESERVATION

Once extracted, grafts are cleaned, sorted and submerged into a solution to preserve them before implantation.

4 IMPLANTATION

Extracted units are then implanted into very small cuts in the scalp in areas where regrowth is desired.

5 GRAFT INSERTION

Follicular units are inserted into cuts made in the scalp and the donor strip is sewn or stapled together.

6 DISSECTION

Follicular units are then dissected and prepped, ready to be implanted into the intended area.

7 SLIVERING

The dissected strips are then further sliced into even smaller strips ahead of implantation.

8 EXTRACTION

A strip of skin is surgically removed in the donor zone, typically at the back of the head.