Hair Transplant : Is FUT More Effective than FUE?
FUT and FUE are two different techniques of hair transplant surgery. The method which is used will depend on the patient's preference and also on the nature of hair loss.
FUE has been in existence for over a decade now and is widely used. FUT, on the other hand was introduced recently and thus has become very popular because of it's better results.
Is FUT more effective than FUE?
Both FUE and FUT have their advantages and disadvantages.
While both the techniques are equally safe, there are a few differences. In FUE, if the patient has a large bald patch, then it is possible that they will require more transplants to fill up the area than in FUT.
In case of FUT patients, the donor area around the head can be shaved and then an incision is made which goes up to 2 inches and makes a horseshoe or letter V shape. Hair follicles are then pulled one by one from this strip of skin.
FUE, on the other hand does not require any surgical incisions as it uses micro punches. A needle is used to make tiny holes in the scalp and hair follicles are extracted out of these holes one by one. The FUE method also allows greater flexibility in terms of where you can have hair follicle extraction.
In FUT, however this area is limited to where the strip of bald skin exists and cannot be expanded beyond a certain point.
In FUT, the number of hair grafts that can be taken in a session is typically limited to around 600 and sometimes up to 1000 depending on the size of the bald patch. In FUE, there are no limitations on how many hair follicles you can have transplanted in one go. However if your donor area is very small, then this will limit the number of donor hair follicles that you can have extracted.
FUE is not suitable for all types of hair loss and it also requires some technique to extract the follicles from micro punches as well as suturing the grafts in place. As a result costs can vary greatly between clinics for both FUT and FUE.
It is advisable to consult a good surgeon before deciding on which method will suit you best. A good hair transplant clinic will not only help in choosing the right procedure but also provide valuable information about how much the surgery may cost and what to expect.
Conclusion
In conclusion, FUT and FUE are both excellent techniques for hair transplants. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages; hence, it is up to the patient to decide which technique suits them best based on their preferences.
A good hair transplant surgeon can help you choose the right procedure as well as provide valuable information about how much a surgery may cost. Kaayakalp by Dr. V. S. Rathore is a FUT and FUE hair transplant clinic in Kolkata. Dr. Rathore has been providing FUT and FUE hair transplant surgery services for more thanr a decade now. He has more than 18 years of experience in FUT and FUE hair transplant surgery and has helped several patients get back their confidence.
If you live in Kolkata, don't think twice before consulting Dr. Rathore for advice on FUT and FUE hair transplant surgery.
