Can FUE Hair Transplant Restore Hair Density Naturally

You have extensive hair loss across a large area of your scalp. FUE is a great technique, but it has limitations when it comes to very large sessions. Extracting 3000 or more grafts with FUE takes a very long time and can be expensive. You need a technique that can harvest a high number of grafts efficiently.

FUT hair transplant in Islamabad is ideal for extensive hair loss. The strip method allows the surgeon to harvest 3000 to 5000 grafts in a single session. This provides excellent coverage for large bald areas. Dr. Naveed Azhar at Royal Hair Transplant performs both FUT and FUE.

What Is FUT Hair Transplant?

FUT stands for Follicular Unit Transplantation. It is also called the strip method. The surgeon removes a thin strip of skin from the donor area at the back of your head. This strip is about 1 to 1.5 centimeters wide. The length depends on how many grafts you need.

The surgeon then stitches the donor area closed and removes the stitches after 10 to 14 days. Your surrounding hair hides the resulting thin-line scar.

Technicians take the strip to a laboratory and use microscopes to dissect it into individual follicular units. Each unit contains 1 to 4 hairs. The surgeon then transplants these grafts into the balding area.

Why Is FUT Better for Extensive Hair Loss?

FUT is better for extensive hair loss for several important reasons.

First, FUT allows the surgeon to harvest many more grafts in a single session. With FUT, you can get 3000 to 5000 grafts in one surgery. FUE typically harvests 2000 to 3000 grafts per session.

Second, FUT is more efficient. The strip method takes less time than extracting individual follicles one by one. This means less time in the operating chair for you.

Third, FUT is often more cost-effective for large sessions. The cost per graft is typically lower for FUT than for FUE.

Who Is a Good Candidate for FUT?

  • You are a good candidate for FUT if you have extensive hair loss and need a large number of grafts. 
  • You have a Norwood Stage 5, 6, or 7 balding pattern. 
  • You do not wear your hair very short.
  • You want to maximize the number of grafts in one session.

The FUT Procedure Step by Step

1: Consultation Dr. Naveed Azhar examines your scalp and donor area. He determines how many grafts you need for coverage.

2: Anesthesia Local anesthesia is applied to your scalp. You will be awake but feel no pain at all.

3: Strip Removal The surgeon removes a thin strip of skin from the donor area. The strip is about 1 to 1.5 centimeters wide.

4: Closure The donor area is stitched closed. 

5: Graft Dissection The strip is taken to a laboratory. Technicians use microscopes to dissect it into individual follicular units.

6: Incision Making Tiny incisions are made in the balding area. 

7: Implantation The grafts are placed into the incisions one by one.

 8: Recovery You will need 10 to 14 days for the donor area to heal.

The FUT Scar

FUT leaves a linear scar in the donor area. The scar is a thin line that runs across the back of your head. It is typically 1 to 2 millimeters wide.

The scar can be hidden by hair that is at least 1 to 2 centimeters long. If you wear your hair very short, the scar may be visible.

Most patients are very happy with their FUT results and do not mind the scar.

Recovery After FUT Hair Transplant

Recovery from FUT takes longer than FUE because of the stitches. Here is what you can expect:

  • First 3 to 5 days: You will have a tight feeling in the donor area. You cannot sleep on your back.
  • Day 10 to 14: The stitches are removed by your surgeon.
  • Week 2 to 4: The donor area is healed. The transplanted hairs will shed.
  • Month 3 to 4: New baby hairs begin to grow.
  • Month 6: Significant improvement is visible.
  • Month 12 to 18: Full, final results are visible.

Results Timeline for FUT

The results of FUT take the same amount of time as FUE to fully develop:

  • 3 months: Tiny, fine hairs start to grow.
  • 6 months: These hairs become thicker.
  • 9 months: Significant coverage is visible.
  • 12 months: Most of the final coverage is visible.
  • 18 months: Full, final coverage is completely visible.

Cost of FUT Hair Transplant in Islamabad

Treatment Price Range (PKR)
FUT PKR 95,00

Factors Affecting Cost of FUT

  • The number of grafts you need is the biggest factor. More grafts cost more money.
  • The clinic location and reputation affect pricing.
  • The need for additional sessions also affects the total cost.

Best Doctor for FUT Hair Transplant in Islamabad

Dr. Naveed Azhar at Royal Hair Transplant Islamabad is an expert in both FUT and FUE. He will recommend the best technique for your specific hair loss pattern. He has performed thousands of successful FUT transplants.

Why Choose Royal Hair Transplant for FUT

  • Dr. Naveed Azhar has nearly 20 years of experience in hair transplantation
  • He performs both FUT and FUE and will recommend the best technique for you
  • He can harvest up to 5000 grafts in a single FUT session
  • The clinic is clean, sterile, and safe

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is FUT hair transplant good for extensive hair loss?

Yes, it allows more grafts in one session than FUE.

  1. How many grafts can FUT harvest?

3000 to 5000 grafts in a single session.

  1. Does FUT leave a scar?

Yes, a linear scar that is hidden by surrounding hair.

  1. How long does FUT recovery take?

10 to 14 days for the stitches to be removed.

  1. Is FUT cheaper than FUE?

Often, yes, for large graft counts.

  1. Can I wear my hair short after FUT?

You can, but the linear scar may be visible.

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