Both approaches take DHT-resistant follicles from the back of the scalp and set them into thinning areas. The entire distinction lies in the harvest. Here they are side by side.
Side by side
| FUE | FUT (strip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvesting | Removed one graft at a time from the donor zone | A narrow strip taken, then split into grafts |
| Scarring | Tiny dot scars, no line | One fine linear scar, covered by hair |
| Recovery | Faster, less soreness | A little longer; sutures or staples |
| Graft yield | Handles small through large cases | Can produce a high graft count in one sitting |
| Fits you if | You keep your hair short | You want max grafts / lower cost per graft |
| Price | Usually more per graft | Usually less per graft |
Which one fits you
FUE suits you if you wear your hair short, want no linear scar, and value a quicker recovery. FUT often wins on value when you need a large graft count in one session and don't mind a hidden strip scar. Plenty of people qualify for either — donor supply, your goals, and the surgeon's judgment settle it.
What outweighs the technique
Graft survival — typically 90–95%, up to 97–98% with the best surgeons — rides far more on skill and careful handling than on FUE versus FUT. Choose the surgeon first and the method second. And most will keep you on medication afterward to protect the hair you didn't transplant.
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