Here at Hair Transplant Specialists (HTS), we provide both the FUE and FUT donor hair extraction methods. Once the donor hair is extracted with either method, our unique microscopic procedure known as Microprecision Follicular Grafting® is used to provide the most natural results.

The cost of the FUE method is higher than FUT due to the overall time required to harvest the donor hair. Some companies market FUE as being a “scar-less” procedure. This is false. As stated by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)-“There is no such thing as a scar-less hair transplant procedure”, To be honest, one can say there is no linear scar, but to say it is a “scarless” procedure is not true. Each time a hair follicle is extracted with the FUE method, a small scar is left in place of the hair follicle.

 

Each patient’s hair loss is unique to the individual. Therefore, hair restoration should not be a one-size fits all option.

Here at HTS, we educate you on all methods, explain the differences and recommend the best option that will ultimately provide you with the best result. Your donor hair is not a renewable source; therefore, you cannot afford to gamble with the outcome.

However, FUE will not suit all patients. Factors including your degree of hair loss over time will all influence whether FUE is the right procedure for you. Our consultants will discuss the pros and cons with you and advise on the type of surgery best suited to you. The FUE procedure is not without its own limitations. That said, we believe all our patients need to be fully educated on all the options available to them. With the FUE procedure we are required to shave your head and place you face down for several hours during the extraction phase. For many the idea of shaving their head is too intrusive to their general appearance.

 

Even with the best of intentions, it is possible to transect or dissect the hair follicle resulting in unintentional damage. Therefore, the yield or the survival rate can be lower with the FUE procedure. It is important to note your donor hair is not a renewable source. Once a hair follicle is removed another hair follicle does not regrow in its place.

At HTS, with the FUT, we offer a written guarantee that the transplanted graft will grow, or we will replace it at no charge.* However, we do not offer the same guarantee with the FUE method. We believe each patient’s hair loss is unique. Therefore, we will always consider the degree of hair loss, the amount of donor hair available and the patient’s desired result before recommending FUE vs FUT. If you have a larger balding pattern, it is not advised to have an FUE procedure due to the lower follicle survival success rate. In short, all patients have limited donor hair and patients with larger balding areas require more hair. So, what is all the hype surrounding the FUE procedure? Why do some people think it’s better? It basically comes down to two things:

 

1) People are led to believe with FUE there is no incision in the back of the head and consequently no scarring and faster healing. The reality is patients will have a small scar for each graft they have extracted, so the scars are many, however in some cases the healing can be faster.

2) Some people fear if they elect to have the FUT they will have a larger or widened scar. In some cases, that may be true. Unfortunately, many of the hair transplant doctors today are doctors that have no formal surgical training. At HTS, our doctors are board-certified and have received many years of formal surgical training before becoming hair transplant specialists. Their closures are excellent and very difficult to find.

 

Trichophytic closure technique = Minimal Fine Scar in our FUT Procedures

How do we differ from our competitors? Many hair transplant doctors today are not very experienced. Therefore, some of our competitors have not had any formal training. Our doctors are all board-certified with years of formal surgical training.

When performing Microprecision Follicular Grafting® – follicular unit procedure, our surgeons use the trichophytic closure technique to minimize the appearance of the donor scar. The experience of our surgeons and this unique technique provides improved camouflage and reduction of a linear donor scar in Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation (FUT). Normally in FUT, the surrounding hair easily covers the fine scar. For some patients with very short hairstyles, the resulting donor scar may be visible. With the trichophytic closure technique, our surgeons lessen the visibility of the scar by trimming one of the incision edges at a slight angle, allowing the edges to come together as seamlessly as possible. This allows the hair to grow directly over and sometimes through the donor scar. This can improve the appearance of the donor area in patients who wear their hair short.

*We guarantee that if any of the relocated hair follicles do not grow within one-year, we will replace them at no additional charge. Patient must request a Written Guarantee prior to the day of surgery in order to qualify.