FUE vs FUT Hair Transplant: Strip Method vs Individual Extraction
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) represent two fundamentally different approaches to harvesting donor hair. FUE extracts individual follicles with micro-punches. FUT removes a strip of scalp and dissects it into grafts.
Post-Op Protocol
FUT or FUE, transplanted hair is permanent. Existing hair isn't. Finasteride protects your investment by stopping continued thinning.
Find Post-Op FinasterideThe Bottom Line
FUT offers slightly higher graft survival but leaves a linear scar. FUE offers faster recovery and less visible scarring but slightly lower graft survival. For most patients in 2025, FUE (especially Sapphire or DHI variants) is the better choice—unless you're doing a mega-session and never plan to shave your head.