Hair Transplant Guide: FUE vs FUT, Costs, and What to Expect

A hair transplant moves hair follicles from donor areas to balding regions.

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)

Individual follicles extracted with micro-punch tool. No linear scar, faster recovery.

FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)

Strip of scalp removed and dissected. Potentially higher graft yield, lower cost per graft.

How Many Grafts?

• Norwood 2-3: 1,000-1,500 grafts
• Norwood 3-4: 1,500-2,500 grafts
• Norwood 4-5: 2,500-3,500 grafts

Recovery Timeline

• Week 1: Scabbing forms
• Week 2: Scabs fall off
• Months 4-8: New growth begins
• Month 12-18: Final results