Dr. Timothy Carman

Procedure

• No big scar
• Minimally-invasive
• More time-consuming than FUT
• Head must be completely shaven

Pros and Cons

• No big scar
• Minimally-invasive
• More time-consuming than FUT
• Head must be completely shaven

Duration & Aftercare

• 3 - 8 hours depending on the hair loss degree.
• After the FUE surgery periodic check-up with the doctor are advisable but often not necessary.

Procedure

• Remove a strip of skin containing the hairs
• Less time-consuming than FUE
• Thin scar after method

Pros and Cons

• Quick transplant method
• Cheaper than FUE method
• Thin scar after method
• Tension pain possible

Duration & Aftercare

• 3 - 8 hours depending on the hair loss degree.
• After the FUT surgery a check-up to remove the suture is necessary.

Procedure

• Extraction like FUE, however, graft insertion with implanter pen
• The recipient area does not require shaving
• The team must play well together
• Faster healing and less crust formation

Pros and Cons

• Higher graft survival rate because the grafts spend less time outside of the body
• There is a significantly lower risk of bleeding in the recipient area
• Angle can be better determined
• More expensive than FUE (normally)

Duration & Aftercare

• 3 - 8 hours depending on the hair loss degree.
• After the DHI surgery periodic check-up with the doctor are advisable but often not necessary.