The Ease of FUE Hair Transplants

FUE, or follicular unit extraction, is one of the easiest methods of hair transplantation (for the donor) available. FUE is a relatively recent, modern method of hair transplantation that can provide an option beyond more invasive surgical methods of hair transplantation.

FUE works by extracting individual follicles, "combing" the hair of them in a way that provides nearly seamless transplantation of donor hair. This low-level extraction means that FUE does not create incisions or require a scalpel, unlike the similar method known as strip harvesting.

 

This, in turn, allows for a greater number of potential patients. Those with tightness of the scalp or skin who could not undergo strip harvesting can often undergo FUE, as can anyone with an aversion to pain that would make strip harvesting undesirable. FUE also provides access to more sensitive areas of the body, such as the lower neck region, for hair transplantation.

FUE does have a few drawbacks. The time needed to make 500 grafts is the same as for twice or potentially even three times as many grafts with strip harvesting. This makes the process more costly in terms of time.

However, for the benefits it provides, FUE treatment is quite affordable, and any patient whom would benefit from FUE's advantages is well advised to consider it over strip harvesting.