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FUT Hair transplants
Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) is also known as ‘the strip technique’. It requires a much greater degree of surgical expertise to be performed successfully.
A small strip of skin is removed from the back or sides of the head, containing the donor hair. This allows many hairs to be removed simultaneously. The hairs are then removed from the strip in follicular units, cleaned and placed into the holding solution.
The surgeon then creates the recipient sites in the areas of hair loss, and implants the units in the same way as the FUE procedure.
Sutures are required in the donor area, to be removed after 10-14 days. Like most comparable surgical procedures, exercise or vigorous physical activity is discouraged for 30 days after the transplant.
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Is FUT Right For You?
If a greater amount of hair is required to produce the desired results, FUT may be the preferred option, particularly if the patient’s hair quality is similar in both the donor and the recipient areas.
If a patient has no intentions of wearing their hair short in future. Though FUT is more likely to result in some minor visible scarring of the donor area, skilful suture techniques can allow for hair growth through the suture line, so it’s often possible to reduce visible scarring almost completely.
Taking follicles from one small area can provide a greater range of options for future transplants, compared with FUE donor sites which cover a much larger area of the scalp.
What To Expect
We will shave your donor hair and in preparation for hair extraction (a non-shave option is available on a suitable candidate). We’ll administer local anaesthetic and sedatives before your Hair Dr surgeon begins performing the FUE donor hair extraction. The hair units are then separated into natural groups of 1-4 hairs, cleaned and maintained in a bespoke “holding solution”. Your Hair Dr surgeon will then create the custom-made recipient sites, also known as slits, where the hair units will be placed starting from the hairline and working back. Skilled technicians will work alongside your Hair Dr surgeon to carefully place each hair units/follicular units creating natural-looking results.
FUT only removes hair from a small isolated area, resulting in an easily hidden linear scar, even with short hairstyles. Our closure techniques allow your hair to grow through the suture line, camouflaging the scar further.
Following your FUE hair transplant surgery you will receive a post-op treatment, medications and a full after-care plan to ensure your hair transplant journey is seamless.
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I would thoroughly recommend Dr Arshad @ the Hair Dr and his team. They have done an astonishing job that I thought was unachievable and exceeded my expectations. After the procedure, Dr Arshad explained the aftercare requirements in detail. I was then given a comprehensive aftercare package with an easy-to-follow video and checklist.
Dr Arshad was amazing. He went into great detail about the procedure and what to expect, explaining the best way to achieve optimal results from both his side and my aftercare routine. The aftercare was very well provided, including a clear step-by-step chart for the 7 days following the procedure. All the staff were incredibly kind and made me feel comfortable throughout the day. I’m happy with the results so far and now waiting for the initial growth over the coming months.
I had wanted to undergo this procedure for quite some time, but finding the right clinic was not easy. After my 11-hour day yesterday and previous consultations with the highly professional and knowledgeable Dr Arshad, I know I made the right decision choosing this team. The clinic is lovely, and the team is friendly and caring. A big thank you to Laura, Samina, Sarah, and Jenna for taking such great care of me alongside Dr Arshad. As a clinician myself, I would wholeheartedly recommend this clinic to any of my patients needing this type of treatment.
Dr Arshad and his team were excellent from my initial consultation through to the end of the procedure. It has been a week since my surgery, and my hair already looks great. The donor area is almost completely healed and barely noticeable. On the day of the procedure, the entire team, including the technicians, were friendly and welcoming. The aftercare package was very well prepared, and everything was explained clearly. I’m really looking forward to seeing the full results over the next few months.
I came in for an FUE hair transplant on 20th July. Dr Arshad and the entire team were fantastic from start to finish. They made me feel comfortable and explained everything clearly throughout the day. I couldn’t recommend them enough to anyone considering the procedure. I’m excited to see the final results. Thank you all!
I would thoroughly recommend Dr Arshad @ the Hair Dr and his team. They have done an astonishing job that I thought was unachievable and exceeded my expectations. After the procedure, Dr Arshad explained the aftercare requirements in detail. I was then given a comprehensive aftercare package with an easy-to-follow video and checklist.
Dr Arshad was amazing. He went into great detail about the procedure and what to expect, explaining the best way to achieve optimal results from both his side and my aftercare routine. The aftercare was very well provided, including a clear step-by-step chart for the 7 days following the procedure. All the staff were incredibly kind and made me feel comfortable throughout the day. I’m happy with the results so far and now waiting for the initial growth over the coming months.
I had wanted to undergo this procedure for quite some time, but finding the right clinic was not easy. After my 11-hour day yesterday and previous consultations with the highly professional and knowledgeable Dr Arshad, I know I made the right decision choosing this team. The clinic is lovely, and the team is friendly and caring. A big thank you to Laura, Samina, Sarah, and Jenna for taking such great care of me alongside Dr Arshad. As a clinician myself, I would wholeheartedly recommend this clinic to any of my patients needing this type of treatment.
Dr Arshad and his team were excellent from my initial consultation through to the end of the procedure. It has been a week since my surgery, and my hair already looks great. The donor area is almost completely healed and barely noticeable. On the day of the procedure, the entire team, including the technicians, were friendly and welcoming. The aftercare package was very well prepared, and everything was explained clearly. I’m really looking forward to seeing the full results over the next few months.
I came in for an FUE hair transplant on 20th July. Dr Arshad and the entire team were fantastic from start to finish. They made me feel comfortable and explained everything clearly throughout the day. I couldn’t recommend them enough to anyone considering the procedure. I’m excited to see the final results. Thank you all!
I would thoroughly recommend Dr Arshad @ the Hair Dr and his team. They have done an astonishing job that I thought was unachievable and exceeded my expectations. After the procedure, Dr Arshad explained the aftercare requirements in detail. I was then given a comprehensive aftercare package with an easy-to-follow video and checklist.
Dr Arshad was amazing. He went into great detail about the procedure and what to expect, explaining the best way to achieve optimal results from both his side and my aftercare routine. The aftercare was very well provided, including a clear step-by-step chart for the 7 days following the procedure. All the staff were incredibly kind and made me feel comfortable throughout the day. I’m happy with the results so far and now waiting for the initial growth over the coming months.
I had wanted to undergo this procedure for quite some time, but finding the right clinic was not easy. After my 11-hour day yesterday and previous consultations with the highly professional and knowledgeable Dr Arshad, I know I made the right decision choosing this team. The clinic is lovely, and the team is friendly and caring. A big thank you to Laura, Samina, Sarah, and Jenna for taking such great care of me alongside Dr Arshad. As a clinician myself, I would wholeheartedly recommend this clinic to any of my patients needing this type of treatment.
Dr Arshad and his team were excellent from my initial consultation through to the end of the procedure. It has been a week since my surgery, and my hair already looks great. The donor area is almost completely healed and barely noticeable. On the day of the procedure, the entire team, including the technicians, were friendly and welcoming. The aftercare package was very well prepared, and everything was explained clearly. I’m really looking forward to seeing the full results over the next few months.
I came in for an FUE hair transplant on 20th July. Dr Arshad and the entire team were fantastic from start to finish. They made me feel comfortable and explained everything clearly throughout the day. I couldn’t recommend them enough to anyone considering the procedure. I’m excited to see the final results. Thank you all!
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