Follicular Unit Transplantation is a proven hair restoration technique. At Cancun Hair Restoration our team offers this procedure as a reliable alternative for patients dealing with hair loss.
A strip of scalp containing hair follicles is surgically removed from the donor area and is closed with sutures, typically leaving a linear scar that can be concealed by surrounding hair.
The removed strip is dissected under a microscope into individual follicular units containing one to four hairs.
Tiny incisions are made in the recipient area the balding or region where the follicular units will be placed.
The follicular units are carefully placed into the recipient sites, following the natural pattern of hair growth for natural results.
It’s a hair restoration surgery in which a strip of scalp is removed from the donor area, dissected into follicular units under a microscope, and transplanted into thinning or balding areas. It remains one of the most established techniques in hair transplant surgery.
This FUT procedure allows surgeons to extract a high volume of grafts in a single session, which is why it’s often recommended for patients with more advanced hair loss or a larger recipient area to cover.
Higher number of grafts per session, compared to methods that extract hair follicles individually
Efficiency for advanced hair loss cases, offering greater coverage in fewer sessions
Consistent placement, following the natural direction of hair growth (softened from “more uniform results” an absolute claim not backed by the medical team)
Fewer sessions may be needed, depending on the number of grafts required in each case
FUT uses the strip method to remove tissue from the donor area, while FUE extracts individual follicular units one at a time.
FUT typically results in a single linear scar in the donor area, while FUE leaves small, scattered marks from individual extractions. Both can vary in visibility depending on the patient.
The right choice depends on your degree of hair loss, donor area and donor density, the number of grafts needed, your hair characteristics, and your personal goals. Our team can help determine which technique, FUE Hair Transplant or FUT, fits your case best.
A FUT hair transplant scar forms as a linear line in the donor area once the strip is removed and sutured; its final appearance can vary from patient to patient. After the procedure, proper care of both the donor and recipient area is essential, following your surgeon’s post-procedure instructions closely. Ongoing professional follow-up helps support healthy hair growth and a smoother FUT hair transplant recovery.
Good candidates for FUT hair restoration typically include patients with:
Candidacy should always be confirmed through an individual evaluation with our specialists.
For patients with curly or thick hair, FUT is one of the techniques our specialists evaluate closely (softened from presenting it as a universal excellent choice), since hair and follicle characteristics play a direct role in determining the right approach for each case.
Choosing the right technique depends on your hair loss pattern, donor area, hair characteristics, and treatment goals. Our specialists at Cancun Hair Restoration review each case individually to recommend the best path forward. Request your personalized evaluation today.
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