At DiStefano Hair Restoration Center in Worcester, MA, we provide advanced solutions for hair loss, helping you regain confidence with natural-looking results. Using techniques like Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), our expert team customizes every procedure to meet your needs.
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FUE is an advanced, minimally invasive hair transplant technique that extracts individual hair follicles from the donor area and implants them into thinning or balding regions. It ensures natural-looking results with virtually no signs the procedure, making it ideal for patients who prefer short hairstyles.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) involves harvesting individual hair follicles directly from the donor area and implanting them into the recipient area. It does not require removing a strip of scalp.
While FUE does not produce a linear scar, it leaves tiny, round scars where follicles are extracted. These are virtually invisible when healed.
Recovery is faster compared to FUT. Most patients can resume normal activities within 7-10 days. The donor area may appear red or scabbed for up to 7 days initially but heals quickly.
FUE typically allows for up to 2000 grafts in a single session. For larger areas requiring more grafts, multiple sessions may be needed.
FUE is ideal for individuals who prefer shorter hairstyles, have smaller areas of hair loss, or want a less invasive procedure with minimal visible scarring.
FUE is typically more expensive because it is a more labor-intensive and time-consuming procedure, involving the extraction of individual follicles rather than a bulk strip.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) involves removing a thin strip of scalp from the donor area (typically the back of the head), dissecting it into individual grafts, and implanting them into thinning or bald areas.
The FUT procedure is performed under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort during surgery. Post-procedure, patients may experience a mild headache-like sensation, which is easily managed with prescribed pain medication.
Recovery typically takes 10-14 days. Staples used to close the donor area are removed after 14 days. Patients are advised to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activities during this period.
Yes, FUT does leave a linear scar at the donor site, but it is usually well hidden under existing hair and can be minimized with advanced closure techniques that we perform here at DiStefano.
FUT allows for harvesting a larger number of grafts (3000+ in one session), making it ideal for patients needing extensive coverage. Additionally, the back of the head does not need to be shaved, leaving fewer visible signs post-procedure.
Yes, FUT is typically more cost-effective because it allows for bulk harvesting of grafts in a single session, reducing the overall labor and time required.
