Which is the Best Hair Transplant Method and Why?

January 30, 2023 | By admin

Which is the Best Hair Transplant Method and Why?

There are different types of hair transplant methods. However, the most popular types of hair transplant methods are:

  • FUT
  • FUE

Both of these methods help in restoring thicker and natural-looking hair on a patient’s head. When opting for a hair transplany, patients naturally tend to have a lot questions regarding the procedure. These questions can range from wondering about the cost of the hair transplant to waiting to know which hair transplant procedure might be the best for you.

Finding the right answer to these questions can be quite a circuitous struggle, and so here’s a blog that will answer all your questions. In this blog, we’ll take you through everything that you need to know about how to determine which hair transplant method is the best for you!

   

What is a FUE Hair Transplant?

Let’s start by going over what a FUE hair transplant is. In an FUE hair transplant, every individual follicular unit is harvested from the scalp. The hair follicles are removed in a random fashion. This allows the physician to harvest hair from the donor area without causing any noticeable thinning of the area in question.

Within FUE hair transplant, hair is harvested through microscopic circular incisions on the scalp. There are also two types of FUE hair transplants, including:

  • Manual FUE

A manual FUE hair transplant is done directly by the physician while using a handheld device to extract every single individual hair follicle.

  • Robotic FUE

A robotic FUE is done by using a robotic hair transplant device, which is guided by the physician. The physician selects the amount of hair desired for harvesting and maps out the required donor area. The donor grafts are not actually harvested by the physician but it’s done by the ARTAS robot. This procedure offers unparalleled accuracy and precision.

The Benefits of Robotic FUE Hair Transplant

There are several benefits of getting a robotic FUE hair transplant. Some of those benefits are:

  • High Graft Quality

With the help of the robotic FUE hair system, plastic surgeons can get access to real-time 3D analysis and calculation of every hair follicle. This allows the robot to select the healthiest and strongest hair follicle for performing a successful hair transplant.

  • Natural Looking Results

This method harvests and transplants hair in natural groupings. This means that no linear scars are left behind. In this manner, hairs get a natural appearance and allow individuals to wear their hair as short as they like without having to worry about scars becoming visible.

  • Lack of Pain During or After Treatment

During this procedure, the plastic surgeon takes all the necessary steps to make sure that minimal discomfort is caused to the patient. This is a minimally invasive method so there is hardly any discomfort even after the procedure.

  • Short Recovery Time

Since no scalpel or stitches are used in the treatment, the recovery process after the FUE hair transplant is quick. Most people are able to get back to their daily activities within a few days.

    

Who is the Right Candidate?

Men and women who are suffering from thinning of their hair or balding are the ideal candidates for the robotic transplant procedure. However, beyond this, there are other things that the plastic surgeon would have to consider before ensuring whether someone is the right candidate for this procedure or not. This is why you must consult a plastic surgeon before deciding the type of hair transplant that you want to get.

What is a FUT Hair Transplant?

The follicular unit transplantation method is also known as the strip method. During this procedure, a long and thin piece of tissue is removed from the back of the scalp. After that, individual follicular units are extracted from the strip by using stereo-microscopic dissection.

After the follicles have been harvested, then the wound is closed by leaving a single and very fine linear scar.

The Advantages of FUT Hair Transplant

There are some benefits of getting a FUT hair transplant. And these benefits are mentioned below.

  • Manageable Recovery Time

The recovery time for a FUT hair transplant is quite manageable. The recovery time usually lasts somewhere between 10-12 days. Usually, patients experience higher levels of discomfort with FUT when compared with other hair transplant methods. This is mainly due to the potential swelling that occurs in the area from where the strip of the scalp was removed.

  • Higher Rate of Follicle Survival

With FUT hair transplant, hair is usually harvested from the mid donor zone where most hairs are permanent. Because of this reason, patients with limited hair available in the donor area are often recommended to get a FUT hair transplant.

  • Natural Looking Results

After a FUT hair transplant, patients are left with nothing more than a very thin and linear scar. This scar is quite easy to conceal with surrounding hair so it’s virtually undetectable. During this procedure, a patient’s hair is transplanted into small and naturally occurring groups of 1-4 hairs. This allows the individual to get a fuller and natural-looking hair.

Which Hair Transplant Should I Get at Divine Cosmetic Surgery?

If you are worried about the type of hair transplant that you should get, then the first thing that you need to know is that there is no single type of hair transplant that is good. Every hair transplant method has its own advantages and disadvantages. This is why you must consult with a cosmetic surgeon before reaching a conclusion.

You should ensure that you only get a hair transplant done by a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon. And Dr. Amit Gupta at Divine Cosmetic Surgery is that surgeon. Dr. Amit Gupta and his team have a collective experience of decades. Dr. Amit Gupta successfully performs thousands of hair transplant procedures every single year!

So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today and book your consultation right now!