FUE vs. FUT Hair Transplant: Best Hair Loss Solution 2025

April 28, 2025
Hair loss is a common concern for many men and women in Nepal. Technologies advancements has made those concerns fade away with the option of hair transplant. Learn about the major two type of hair transplant in Nepal.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) divides hair transplant techniques into two categories: follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE).

While both procedures repair hair and combat hair loss, FUE is considered more progressive method due to its less invasive nature, quicker recovery time, and natural-looking outcomes.

What is Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)?

FUT often known as the "strip method," involves surgically cutting a strip of scalp from the donor site in order to harvest hair follicles.

Limitations of FUT in Comparison to FUE:

  1. It leaves a linear scar.

  2. FUT needs additional time to recover due to its surgical nature.

  3. The procedure involves the sutures.

What is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)?

FUE is a hair transplant procedure in which hair follicles are taken individually from the back of the head or beard (donor region) with incision, harvest for hours, and transplanted to a thin or bald area.

Graphical representation for FUE hair transplant. Shows how hair is extracted, stored and implanted in FUE technique.

Why FUE is Considered the Latest Advancement:

  1. FUE is a minimally invasive technique that employs modern technology and microscopic punches to leave less scars and pain.

  2. Natural Results: The accuracy of follicular extraction results in a natural hairline and seamless integration.

  3. Quicker Recovery Time: Heal faster since there are no sutures.

  4. Versatile Application: Restore facial hair, repair wounds, and do little or large hair transplants.

  5. Technological advancements have made hair transplantation more efficient and accurate.

FUE vs. FUT: What is the Preferred Choice

Aspect

FUT 

FUE 

Procedure

A strip of scalp is removed.

Individual follicles extracted.

Scarring

Linear scar

Minimal, dot-like scars

Recovery Time

Longer recovery time.

Faster, less downtime.

 

Why FUE is Popular?

FUE is popular in hair restoration due to technological developments. FUE definitely outperforms FUT because to minimal scarring, faster recovery, and more natural results. Technology has increased the precision and success rate of FUE procedures.

Is FUT Still Relevant?

FUT remains an option for patients who want a high number of grafts in a single session or who are on a tight budget, but with advances in FUE and related methods that offer less scarring and faster recovery, FUT is becoming less common.  It still has a role, but its importance has waned as more contemporary ways have become the norm.

Choose the Latest and Most Advanced Hair Transplant Technique at Arogin Health Care

At Arogin Health Care, we specialize in FUE and DHT hair transplant techniques. Our professional team uses the B.E.S.T. method to improve graft survival, reduce recovery time, and increase hair density.

If you're thinking about getting a hair transplant in Nepal, we provide a personalized consultation to help you choose the ideal solution for your hair restoration needs.

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