FUT Hair Transplant

Understanding each step in the FUT process helps patients feel more informed and confident going into surgery. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method uses follicular unit grafts to recreate your natural hairline and growth pattern.

• We assess your hair loss pattern, scalp health, and medical history using advanced diagnostic tools and digital imaging. If FUT is right for you, we'll design your hairline and create a detailed surgical plan tailored to your needs.
• After applying local anesthesia to numb the area, our surgeon removes a thin strip of scalp tissue from the back of your head containing permanent hair follicles. The incision is closed with sutures using advanced techniques to minimize scarring. Surrounding hair easily conceals this area.
• Our team uses high-powered microscopes to carefully dissect the donor strip into natural follicular units of one to four hairs each. This precise process preserves each graft's integrity for optimal survival. While we prep the grafts, you can relax, read, nap, or watch TV.
• Tiny incisions are made in the thinning areas using custom tools. These sites determine the angle, depth, and direction of each graft. Our team carefully plans each site to mimic your natural hair growth patterns.
• The prepared follicular units are gently inserted into the recipient sites. Each graft is positioned to match your natural hair direction and distribution. Our minimally invasive techniques limit trauma and support smoother recovery.
• You'll receive detailed care instructions and medication for comfort. Most patients return to normal activities within a couple of days, with swelling and redness gone after a week. New hair begins regrowing around three months, with noticeable results by six months. Our team provides ongoing follow-up support throughout your journey.

Benefits of FUT Hair Transplant

FUT offers several unique advantages compared to other hair restoration techniques:
• Natural-looking hairline and dense coverage
• Suitable for extensive hair loss cases
• Shorter surgery time compared to FUE
• Minimal downtime with quick healing when aftercare is followed properly

Ideal Candidates for FUT Hair Transplant

You may be a good candidate for FUT if you:

• Have male-pattern baldness or female-pattern hair loss
• Have sufficient donor hair on the back or sides of your scalp
• Are in good overall health and have realistic expectations

If you're unsure whether FUT or FUE suits you better, our specialists at Dot Clinics Hair Transplant Center can help you decide after a thorough scalp assessment.

Drawbacks and Considerations

While FUT is effective, it's important to understand potential downsides:

• A linear scar may remain in the donor area, noticeable with very short hairstyles
• Slight risk of infection or bleeding, though rare when performed by experts
• Slightly higher cost compared to non-surgical or smaller transplant methods

At Dot Clinics, our surgeons minimize scarring using refined closure techniques and provide detailed post-operative care instructions for a smooth recovery.

FUT hair transplant is no longer the preferred option because it leaves a visible linear scar, requires longer healing time, and can be uncomfortable after surgery. Most plastic surgeons and specialists now recommend FUE hair transplant. It is scar-free, minimally invasive, and offers faster recovery, and is a permanent way to restore the natural look of your hair.

FUE vs. FUT Hair Transplant

If you’re unsure whether to get a FUE hair transplant or a FUT hair transplant, here’s a comparison of both techniques:
FUE hair transplant is easier, smooth & no scars method as compared to FUT hair transplant.
FUT hair transplant is a technique where individual hair follicles are collected in a strip and implanted from the donor area to the areas where there is little or no hair. It includes different harvesting methods like unit extraction. In FUT hair transplant, irrespective of the harvesting method, there will be a linear scar at the donor area.