Hair loss has become one of the most common problems. Both men and women are greatly affected by it and seek for an effective solution. Various home remedies can help you stop hair loss at initial stages but if the problem has become severe, you will need clinical treatments. Hair transplant is considered to be the most sought after procedure to tackle balding and hair loss at an advanced stage. As you all know, hair transplant is performed through two main techniques i.e. FUT and FUE. 

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a traditional technique being used for hair transplant Dubai for quite a long time. Still, many surgeons prefer it over FUE. But just like any other procedure, FUT also has some pros and cons. If you are also thinking to undergo FUT procedure then go through all the pros and cons before making a decision. 

Read the article below and learn about the positive points and drawbacks of FUT procedure. 

FUT Hair Transplant Procedure 

Before we move towards the pros, let’s see what FUT hair transplant is and how is it done. 

During the FUT procedure, a horizontal strip is surgically removed from the donor site which is the back of the scalp. The back of the scalp is a dense area that has sufficient supply of hair. The strip contains healthy hair follicles and is dissected to obtain individual hair grafts. Once the process of harvesting hair grafts is completed, the donor area is stitched. The harvested hair grafts are then transplanted to the balding areas of the scalp which are also known as recipient sites. The donor site heals with time and the cut becomes a linear scar. 

Pros of FUT Procedure

Some of the common advantages of FUT hair transplant in Dubai are;

Natural-looking results: The results provided by the FUT procedure look very natural because the hair follicles are extracted at once and not individually. In this way, when the new hair grow they follow the natural growth pattern. 

Quick Procedure: The time required to perform the single session of FUT procedure is 1-2 hours. An average of 4000 hair grafts can be extracted in the FUT procedure. On the other hand, FUE needs at least 4 hours for completion and less number of grafts are extracted. Therefore, FUT is a relatively quick procedure. 

Affordability: FUT is an affordable treatment. The reason is that FUT does not involve a lot of effort and precision. It can be quickly performed. 

Permanent Results: The results offered by the FUT procedure are permanent and long-lasting. 

Cons of FUT Procedure 

There are some disadvantages of FUT hair transplant technique as well that are listed below;

Scarring: One of the biggest disadvantages of the FUT procedure is that it produces a linear and visible scar because cutting is involved. Even though the scar conceals when your hair start growing but when hairs are short, it is easily noticeable. 

Discomfort: You will feel discomfort after the treatment because it is a surgical procedure. The discomfort can last for a long time till the stitches heal. As the donor hair are taken from the back of the scalp, you will feel difficulty in laying straight. 

Slow Recovery: The recovery phase of the FUT procedure is very slow and extensive because the stitches take time to recover. 

Conclusion 

We have briefly explained some of the major pros and cons of the FUT procedure. You should opt for a procedure after discussing all these aspects with your surgeon. He/she can guide you whether FUT is suitable for your scalp and hair loss condition or not. Just make sure, you choose an experienced and board-certified hair transplant surgeon.