Follicular unit extraction (FUE)
Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is a hair transplantation technique that involves extracting individual hair follicles from the donor area of the scalp and transplanting them into the recipient area. Unlike follicular unit transplantation (FUT), which involves removing a strip of skin from the donor area, FUE does not require any incisions or stitches.
During the FUE procedure, the surgeon will use a specialized instrument, typically a micro punch, to extract individual hair follicles from the donor area. These follicles are then carefully prepared for transplantation, and the surgeon will make tiny incisions in the recipient area to insert them.
Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)
DHI hair transplantation method is the process of placing the hair follicles collected one by one from the patient in the transplantation area with the help of the implanter pen. The most obvious difference between FUE hair transplantation method and DHI hair transplantation is that it can be done without shaving. The procedure, which can be done in 2 steps in FUE technique can be done in 1 step with DHI.
Sapphire FUE Technique
While Sapphire is a quality stone known for its hardness, durability and brightness, this is the FUE technique where sapphire blades is used. With sapphire, small and thin channels are opened very well, the grafts won’t have much contact with the external side, has minimal risk for tissue damage, and recovery process is shorter.
Follicular unit transplantation (FUT)
Follicular unit transplantation (FUT) is a hair restoration procedure that involves removing a strip of skin from the back or sides of the scalp, which is then dissected into individual follicular units for transplantation into the balding or thinning areas. FUT is particularly effective for patients who require a large number of hair grafts, as the technique enables the extraction of a higher number of grafts in a single session. FUT can produce natural-looking and long-lasting results, and is a popular choice for those with advanced hair loss or those who require significant restoration. However, it does leave a linear scar at the donor site, which may not be suitable for patients who prefer to wear very short hairstyles.