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How To Decide Which Hair Transplant Method is Right For Me?
by Andrew Martin Health ConsultantWith
the advent of modernisation in the present world there is advancement in every
profession. The medical profession has come a long way since ancient times in
every aspect. The cosmetic surgeries are introduced with the intention of
correcting or rectifying flaws in oneself. Similarly hair transplant is a
cosmetic surgical procedure intended to cover the bald area in hair loss cases
and rectifying the hairline when someone is unhappy with theirs and want the
desirable one.
Hair
transplant is a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving transfer of
hair follicles from the donor area which is selected based on the available
hair density to the desirable recipient area. Taking the decision of hair
transplant is not the one which can be made overnight and is a huge one.
Hair
loss sufferers stay in dilemma of opting this procedure as the results are uncertain.
Based on the results achieved by many people they feel excited of getting the
desirable outcome. But on other side seeing the botched results of others gives
a horrifying thought. To achieve the satisfactory outcome firstly one should
make up their mind regarding realistic expectations. Secondly, you should
conduct diligent search for finding the right and competent hair transplant
surgeon.
The
hair transplant cosmetic surgery is performed by 2 primary methods
differentiated based on the graft harvesting procedure. The techniques are
explained as follows:
1. FUT (Follicular unit
transplantation or strip technique): FUT hair transplant
technique is employed by harvesting a thin strip from the back and side of the
head. The harvested strip is then transferred to the graft separation room
where this strip is dissected into sections to retrieve individual follicular
grafts. These individual follicular grafts are then transplanted to the desired
bald recipient site.
2.
FUE
(Follicular unit extraction): FUE technique involves
the extraction of individual hair follicles with the help of a surgical punch
like device. These retrieved hair follicles are then transferred to the
recipient bald area.
Recently
while taking limitations of each procedure into consideration, a latest
technique of combining both FUT and FUE was introduced. This technique has
multiple added advantages which makes it a suitable technique for extensive
bald cases.
What are the differences between
the FUT, FUE and combination technique of hair transplant methods:
|
Factors |
FUT (Strip method)
Hair transplant |
FUE Hair transplant |
Combination technique
FUT+FUE |
|
Harvesting
procedure |
Harvesting of a thin strip from the donor area as per air
density |
Extraction of individual hair follicle with the help of a
punch like surgical device |
FUT technique is performed for harvesting major number of
grafts followed by FUE technique for residual number of grafts. |
|
Scarring
|
Negligible or almost invisible linear scarring
with trichophytic closure |
White
circular spots like almost invisible scarring |
Almost
invisible scarring after trichophytic closure |
|
Number
of grafts extraction possible |
3000-3500 grafts |
2000-
2500 grafts |
>
4000 grafts |
|
Extensive
cases management |
For cases like Norwood grade V or VI |
Preferred
for facial hair transplant or initial bald cases as could result in harvesting
leading to violation of safe zone. |
Preferred in extensive cases like Norwood Vi or VII |
|
Head
shaving |
Only
the respective donor area is shaved and can be easily covered with the
existing hairs. |
Complete
shaving is required |
Donor
required area has to be shaved |
|
Multiple
sitting provision |
Provide
provision of multiple sittings as ample tissue left for future harvesting of
strip |
It
offer fewer chances of future sittings as could lead to density depletion at
donor area |
Yes,
it provides provision of future sittings upto 3 times |
|
Density
|
Donor
area is preserved in terms of hair density |
Density
is reduced after graft harvesting in donor area |
Almost
the same density is maintained after graft harvesting from the donor area |
|
Damage
rate or Follicular transection rate (FTR) |
Minimal
damage rate as the procedure is performed under high magnification |
Damage
rate is more as punch is required which is dug blindly with assumptions to
harvest the graft. |
Least
damage to graft for as FUT is a preferred procedure followed by FUE. |
|
Healing
time |
One
week to 10 days |
One
week to 10 days |
One
week to 10 days |
|
Time
consumption |
It
is time saving as strip is harvested and dissection for retrieval of
individual graft is done under high magnification. Needs 4-5 hours |
Tedious
procedure as individual graft is harvested from the scalp. Needs 6-7 hours. |
Needs
8-9 hours as both the techniques are employed. |
|
Precision
|
More
précised because the graft harvesting is done under high loop microscope |
Less
précised as the grafts are harvested blindly by digging the punch under the
scalp tissues. |
More
précised as FUT is performed for major number of grafts. |
|
Immediate
post operative donor area |
Incision
line can be hidden behind the existing hairs as shaving is not performed. |
The
site of extraction s visible as complete shaving is performed. |
Incision
line could be covered. |
|
Method
of choice |
Added
benefits because of provision of harvesting more number of grafts thus are a
preferred technique. |
The
technique is preferred in initial baldness and facial hair transplant cases. |
Preferred
technique for extensive cases like Norwood grade VI and VII |
The
techniques explained above are opted based on their advantages and
disadvantages in every case. There is no best technique among them and each
technique offers good results if opted as per the requirement. The techniques
are opted based on the age, sex, area of baldness, number of grafts required
and hair density at the donor area.
Medispa
centre for hair transplant in Jaipur and Delhi
are one of the top notched centres for best hair transplant results. We are
leading in providing world class outcome at an affordable hair
transplant cost in India. Dr Suneet soni (MCh Plastic surgery) is
expert in performing any technique with ease and delivers the best possible
results.
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About Andrew Martin 
Health Consultant
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