In hair transplantation, there are certain techniques that a surgeon can use that will yield certain results.
And over the years hair transplant surgeons use either the FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) or FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method, and sometimes even both in a session.
But today, let us focus on Follicular Unit Extraction and dig down deeper to know if it is really a better option.
In an FUE procedure, your surgeon will extract the donor follicle by harvesting it directly from the area using a device that acts like a punch.
It will make a circular incision around the single follicle that will be taken out or harvested when it comes in contact with your scalp.
With FUT on the other hand, the surgeon takes a strip of donor hair from the back of your head before individually removing the grafts microscopically.
This one can be more invasive and can form a more visible scar.
People, especially those who like to have their hair really short, would opt for a Follicular Unit Extraction procedure because it only creates minute scars that can easily be made less visible.
This is actually the reason why this approach was developed.
Healing time with FUE is also faster since there are only little trauma involved.
There is also less to a total absence of pain during recovery because there are no stitches involved here compared to the strip method in FUT.
Another factor that makes it less risk free is that it bleeds less.
For those who like to go back to normal activities much earlier, this type of approach would suit them best.
This can also be another option for individuals who naturally have a tight scalp, where a strip method would not be possible.
FUE takes longer compared to FUT because of the removal of the hair grafts individually, plus the implantation process to the donor sites.
This is the reason why it is also more expensive.
You would also need more sessions for this procedure due to the amount of time that it takes for it to be done, whereas with an FUT, you can be through with it in a single session alone.
You also have the risk for damaging follicular units removed with this method, compared to those done microscopically from the strip of hair taken out in an FUT.
However, a lot of hair transplant surgeons have been getting good harvests and good growth rates with the FUE method.
But ultimately this would depend on the skill and expertise the surgeon has.
It will also boil down on his assessment of your case, and on whether a Follicular Unit Extraction would be more suitable for you than a Follicular Unit Transplantation.
If you want to shell some extra cash for faster, safer, less invasive and impressive results, then Follicular Unit Extraction is an excellent choice.
Although it may have some risks involved, it does yield impressive results, also given that your surgeon is skilled enough to pull it off.
So choose and decide wisely, in months' time, you will regain all those crowning glory, like you've never even lost it!