FUT Hair Transplant (Strip Method): How It Works, Explained Simply

Video Transcript

F U T, or follicular unit transplantation, is the strip method of hair transplant surgery. A narrow strip of scalp is removed from the donor area at the back of the head, where follicles are not sensitive to D H T. The edges are then brought together and closed, leaving a single fine line. Under microscopes, that strip is carefully divided into individual follicular units, each holding one to four hairs. Because the whole strip is dissected, this method can yield a large number of grafts in a single session. It also draws hair from one narrow band, rather than thinning the donor area across a wide zone. The trade-off is that linear scar. It is usually hidden by the surrounding hair, but it limits how short the back of the head can be cut. Unlike F U E, the donor area does not need to be fully shaved, which some people prefer. Neither method is simply better. The right choice depends on the number of grafts needed, the donor area, and how someone wants to wear their hair. This video is for general education only. It is not medical advice. Ask your doctor what's right for you.