FUT

Follicular unit transplantation is a surgical procedure where individual hair follicles are harvested in a strip and transplanted from the donor area (at the back of the head) to the areas where balding is visible. Hair grows naturally in units of 1-4 strands of hairs per bundle, these hairs, along with their associated structures are known as a follicular unit. The units are transplanted into new openings on the recipient sites. Because hair naturally grows in units of 1-4 strands, the newly transplanted grafts tend to look more natural.

Where is the hair taken from?

The donor area is usually located at the back and sides of the head, since hair grows abundantly in these areas, as the hair follicles are not influenced by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is responsible for most hair loss. During FUT, the hair from the donor area of the scalp is removed in a strip. The donor area is then closed with a fine suture. The strip is then dissected so that the hair follicles are identified, separated from each other with meticulous microscopic dissection, and then transplanted to the recipient area or areas of balding.