Comparison of Extraction Methods
| Question | FUT hair transplant Strip Extraction | FUE hair transplant Single Hair Extraction | FUE-Long-Hair Single Hair Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction method | A small strip of hair is extracted. The hair does not need to be shaved or cut at the donor site. | The hair on the back of the head is trimmed/shaved to approximately 1mm and individual follicle units (FUs) are extracted directly from the hair extraction zone with a special instrument. | The hair root groups (FUs) are removed individually directly from the donor area using a special instrument. The hairstyle in the donor area is retained and the hair does not need to be cut. |
| How long does extraction take? | About 30 – 45 minutes. | Several hours. | Several hours. |
| How are FUs prepared? | The FUs are individually removed from the strip and prepared and separated by growth phase by specialists using specially designed microscopes. Due to the effectiveness of this parallel work structure, the procedure can be done very quickly (approx. 30 minutes). Transplant is possible soon after. | Each hair extracted with the HyRO instrument is examined and prepared under a high-resolution microscope immediately after extraction. Depending on the scope of the procedure, this process can take several hours. | Each hair extracted with the HyRO instrument is examined and prepared under a high-resolution microscope immediately after extraction. Depending on the scope of the procedure, this process can take several hours. |
| When can I get back to my social life? | Donor area: nothing is visible on the 2nd day after treatment (after the 1st hair wash), because hair doesn't need to be shaved or cut). Transplantation area: heals after 2-3 weeks (experience has shown that the transplanted areas need at least 14 days to heal). | Donor area: the removal spots are no longer visible after 1 day. After approx. 1 week, the hair shaved at the back of the head will have grown back. Transplantation area: heals after 2-3 weeks (experience has shown that the transplanted areas need at least 14 days to heal). | Donor area: immediately, as the hairstyle and hair length remain unchanged. Transplantation area: heals after 2-3 weeks (experience has shown that the transplanted areas need at least 14 days to heal). |
| When can I do sports or exercise again? | About 2 weeks after your procedure. (Donor site and transplant area need time to rest and recover.) Weight training and sports that involve heavy physical exertion after 4 weeks. | Initially, the treated area needs protection and rest. After 1 week, any sport is possible again (exception: no headballs!). | Initially, the treated area needs protection and rest. After 1 week, any sport is possible again (exception: no headballs!). |
| How long does a procedure take when transplanting approx. 2000 FUs? | About 5-6 hours. | About 6 – 7 hours. | About 8 - 9 hours. |
| Do I have to shave the back of my head? | No | Yes | No, no shaving. Only the hair that is to be transplanted will be shortened in the extraction area --> hairstyle and hair length will remain unchanged. |
| What about scarring at the donor site? | One long, thin scar with cosmetic suturing that is usually not visible thanks to our suturing technique. | Thousands of extremely small, round scars that will quickly heal themselves (typically not visible). | Smallest, point-shaped scars - close themselves after a short time and are usually not visible. |
| How long does it take the donor site to heal? | Sutures are removed after 14 days (for example from your general practitioner). | Heals on its own within a few days. Redness in the donor area typically goes away on its own after 1-2 weeks. | Heals on its own in a few days. Redness in the extraction area disappears on its own after 1-2 weeks and is not visible due to the unchanged hairstyle. |
| How many treatments/procedures are possible with the donor hair? | 1 - 2 treatments are generally possible, maybe a third one (depending on the density of hair and elasticity of skin), while even with another treatment only one single scar remains, which will be covered by the remaining hair. | 1 – 2 treatments are possible, maybe a third one (depending on hairdensitiy). The number of microscars increases with every procedure. | 1 - 2 treatments are generally possible, maybe a third one (depending on the density of hair and elasticity of skin), The number of micro scars increases with each treatment. |
| What proportion of hair removed can be transplanted completely safely? | 93 – 100% | 93 – 100% | 93 – 100% |