FUE vs FUT: Comparación de los métodos de trasplante capilar

When it comes to modern hair transplant techniques, there are two primary methods for extracting hair follicles during the transplant procedure: Follicular unit extraction (FUE) and Follicular unit transplantation (FUT).

These two procedures are similar in that they both offer completely natural-looking results. The implantation process is identical: Each follicular graft is placed artistically one by one in the recipient or thinning areas. The primary difference between FUE and FUT is the way in which hair follicles are extracted from the back of your head (also known as the “donor area”). 

However, there are other key differences between the two methods to consider. Read on to learn more about the differences between FUE and FUT, or schedule a free consultation with a Bosley hair restoration expert for personalized advice on which procedure is best for you.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) vs Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

Cómo se extraen los folículos pilosos

In the FUE procedure, Bosley physicians extract individual hair follicles using Bosley’s proprietary SmartHarvest™ technique, which involves strategically extracting grafts to avoid overharvesting so the back of your head doesn’t look thin or patchy.

It may take one to four hours for your Bosley care team to complete this meticulous extraction process.

In the FUT procedure, all the hair is removed at once by your Bosley care team via a strip of tissue in a quick and simple process that takes 15 to 30 minutes. The hair is then prepped for implantation into the recipient area.

Sólo se seleccionan para la implantación los folículos que se consideran con mayores posibilidades de supervivencia. Este paso es crucial para el resultado final.

Cómo se preparan los folículos para la implantación

As part of both methods, your follicular grafts are prepped for placement by a team of skilled technicians working with a high-powered stereo microscope. The trained technicians prepare the follicular grafts and ensure that they remain in optimal condition until transplanted.

Cómo se implantan los folículos pilosos

Tanto en el procedimiento FUE como en el FUT, cuando los injertos foliculares están listos, se realizan pequeñas incisiones en las zonas de adelgazamiento (zonas receptoras) que coinciden con el patrón de crecimiento natural del cabello.

Your Bosley physician and medical team will strategically place the follicular grafts one by one with great artistry, according to the number of hairs within each follicle, to maximize the naturalness, density, and coverage of the thinning areas.

Your Procedure Experience & Healing

Both FUT and FUE are simple one visit, one day office procedures. Your Bosley patient care team takes great care to ensure you are comfortable during the procedure. You can watch TV, check out a movie, or listen to your favorite music while they work. Healing is prompt with both procedures – full cosmetic recovery takes 3-7 days.

¿Hay cicatrices?

Los procedimientos FUE no requieren puntos de sutura y las pequeñas zonas de extracción prácticamente no dejan cicatrices detectables. Estas zonas se disimulan fácilmente con el pelo vecino más largo y se curan solas, normalmente en un plazo de tres a siete días. El procedimiento FUE es el preferido por quienes desean llevar el pelo muy corto.

An FUT procedure leaves a fine linear scar that is typically covered by hair worn at least 1/2 inch in length. 

Do I Need to Shave My Head?

With the Bosley Partial Shave-Free FUE, you don’t have to shave your entire head to get a hair transplant. Bosley’s signature FUE technique keeps the hair on top of your head intact so you can return to your normal look in a matter of days. This makes your procedure virtually undetectable. Your technician will trim or shave the donor area short to facilitate follicular unit extraction. 

An FUT hair transplant is always a no-shave procedure.

FUE vs FUT Hair Transplant Cost

With a Bosley hair transplant, you can get your real hair back for good for as low as $134 a month. That said, hair transplant costs are calculated on a per-graft basis and vary based on individual needs and the specific procedure. 

Compared to FUE, FUT typically costs less per graft.

Cómo elegir el mejor método de trasplante capilar

Al final, la elección entre someterse a un procedimiento FUE o FUT depende de usted y de su médico de Bosley. Su médico le ayudará a tomar la decisión, basándose en la clasificación de la pérdida de cabello, el tamaño de la zona de adelgazamiento y la calidad y cantidad del cabello donante disponible.

No one technique is right for everyone. Bosley surgeons have extensive training in both techniques. See a Bosley surgeon to discuss which might be better for your particular situation.

Para saber más sobre sus opciones de restauración capilar, descargue la guía gratuita de Bosley, The Complete Book on Hair Restoration, para ver lo bien que puede lucir su cabello. O programe una consulta gratuita con un especialista de Bosley hoy mismo.