Is FUT more effective than FUE?
FUT was slightly better than FUE in 1 patient while FUE was slightly better than FUT in the other 2 patients. However, the difference was very low and never more than 2.7% in favor of FUE.
Is 2000 grafts a lot?
Typically, we recommend between 2000-2500 grafts for the front third.
Does hair grow back in donor area after FUE?
Will Donor Site Hair Grow Back? Follicle Unit Excision or FUE, surgery cherry-picks hair follicles from the donor area to perform the transplant with from the back of your head. Because the hair follicles are fully extracted, the individual hairs won’t technically grow back.
What is FUT and FUE?
FUT vs. During FUT surgery, a surgeon cuts a strip of skin from the back or side of your scalp and then extracts the hair follicles. In FUE surgery, your surgeon will remove individual hair follicles directly from your scalp, rather than first taking a strip of scalp skin. FUE is currently the more common surgery.
How do you sleep after FUT?
For at least a week after surgery, sleep with your head and back slightly elevated, preferably on a recliner. The first three to four nights have the highest risk of swelling. Sleeping in an elevated position will keep the swelling in your scalp and forehead under control and speed up the recovery.
Does FUT give better results?
Candidates for FUT Transplant When a patient’s primary goal is to achieve maximum fullness from the hair restoration, FUT is recommended. For patients experiencing significant balding around the crown area of the head, FUT can be a better solution than FUE for better coverage and fullness.
How much does 2000 hair grafts cost?
This number could be anywhere from 500-2000 grafts, depending on your degree of hair loss, making the procedure price between $2000 and $4000. This cost will vary based on the surgeon you choose.
Can pubic hair be transplanted to head?
Body hair transplant can be performed using hair from beard, chest, under arms, pubic hair and other body sites. The best graft for transplantation on the scalp apart from the hair from bac of the scalp is the beard hair followed by chest hair.
Do FUE scars fade?
FUE scars occur predominantly on the back of the head and appear as small dots which fade over time.
Should I go for FUT or FUE?
When a patient’s primary goal is to achieve maximum fullness from the hair restoration, FUT is recommended. For patients experiencing significant balding around the crown area of the head, FUT can be a better solution than FUE for better coverage and fullness.