Both methods take DHT-resistant follicles from the back of your scalp and place them into thinning areas. The entire difference is in how those follicles come out. Here they are side by side.
Side by side
| FUE | FUT (strip) | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvesting | Extracted individually from the donor zone | A thin strip removed, then dissected into grafts |
| Scarring | Tiny dot scars, no line | A single fine linear scar, hidden under hair |
| Recovery | Quicker, less soreness | A bit longer; sutures or staples |
| Graft yield | Works for small through large cases | Can deliver a high graft count in one go |
| Fits you if | You keep your hair short | You want max grafts / lower cost per graft |
| Price | Often more per graft | Often less per graft |
Which one fits you
FUE is the pick if you wear your hair short, want to avoid a linear scar, and prefer a faster bounce-back. FUT tends to win on value when you need a large graft count in a single session and don't mind a concealed strip scar. Many people qualify for either — donor supply, your goals, and the surgeon's read make the call.
What outweighs the technique
Graft survival — typically 90–95%, up to 97–98% with the best surgeons — depends far more on skill and careful graft handling than on FUE versus FUT. Pick your surgeon first and the method second. And most will keep you on medication afterward to protect the hair you didn't transplant.
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