FUT Hair Transplant – Strip Hair Transplant

FUT Hair Transplant – Options for Men with Extensive Balding

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For men with advanced hair loss (e.g., extensive Norwood patterns), a Uni-Strand® FUT session can safely move a much larger number of grafts in a single procedure, often at a lower total cost per graft than FUE, while our Uni-Strand® trichophytic closure technique camouflages the donor line by allowing hairs to grow right through the scar for a near-invisible finish^{[1, 2, 3]}.

Mega Sessions Without The Mega Scar

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Strip Hair transplantation involves taking hair form a donor area, usually the back of the head, and transplanting it to the thinning area usually on the top of the head. New stitching techniques can allow for a very fine scar that is virtually undetectable.

Uni-Strand® trichophytic Camouflages the Donor Scar

A special surgical maneuver called a trichophytic (pronounced “trick-o-fitic”) closure allows the skin to heal with hair growing through the scar, blending the line into surrounding hair and improving concealment^{[1, 2]}.

At Sure Hair®, we have refined this closure and employ it in virtually all strip (FUT) cases. Our precision suturing is designed to maximize the chance that “tricky” hairs grow right through the incision line for a soft, camouflaged result.

Why Choose Uni-Strand® FUT for Extensive Balding

Uni-Strand® = Natural Hairlines + Strategic Density

With Uni-Strand®, each hairline micro-site is populated with single-hair follicular units for a soft, natural feathered edge. The naturally occurring 2–3 hair units are placed just behind the hairline and across mid-scalp/crown to build density—mirroring how hair grows in nature^{[5, 6]}.

Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

These naturally occurring follicular units are the anatomical root systems of the hair beneath the scalp. Hair transplantation relocates these same root units to produce perfectly natural appearing hair growth; if done correctly, the final result is a virtually undetectable hair transplant.

Oftentimes, not even an “up close” inspection by your stylist or barber will yield tell-tale signs. The genetically DHT-resistant grafts will continue to grow like they did in the donor zone.

The Uni-Strand® FUT Procedure: What to Expect

We begin by clipping a narrow donor lane at the back and/or sides (about 1 cm high × 6–30 cm long, based on graft goals). Surrounding hair remains untrimmed to conceal sutures post-op.

After comfortably numbing the area with local anesthetic, we remove a donor strip in one continuous piece to protect follicular integrity. We close with our refined trichophytic closure so hair can grow through the line and blend with adjacent hair^{[1, 2]}.

Under high-power microscopes, our team dissects individual Uni-Strand® single-hair grafts for the hairline and preserves multi-hair units for density zones. Grafts are held in a chilled, protective solution until placement.

One-Year Post-Op: What Our Donor Closures Look Like

As these photos show, a proper trichophytic closure can leave a line that’s hard to find—even at short hair lengths—because the hair grows through the scar^{[1, 2]}.

FUT vs. FUE at a Glance

Consideration	FUT (Strip)	FUE
Session size for extensive balding	Often allows higher graft counts in one session via efficient strip harvest and microscopic dissection[3, 4]	Usually staged over multiple sessions to avoid over-harvesting; good for smaller areas or when shaving is acceptable
Donor management over time	Excellent for maximizing lifetime donor yield; can be combined later with FUE if needed[4]	Great flexibility for targeted touch-ups; requires careful planning to prevent diffuse thinning of donor
Scarring	Single linear line; our trichophytic closure lets hairs grow through the scar for camouflage[1, 2]	Tiny dot scars spread across donor; very short fades may reveal a grainy appearance if over-harvested
Cost efficiency	Frequently lower cost per graft for larger sessions	Often higher cost per graft due to time-intensive extractions
Ideal candidates	Advanced patterns needing many grafts; patients prioritizing maximum coverage with minimal sessions[4]	Patients with smaller areas, strict “no-line” preference, or those planning staged refinements

Advantages of the Uni-Strand® Strip Method

• Higher follicular unit yield per session, supporting broad coverage goals for extensive balding^{[3, 4]}.
• For many candidates, we can finish the target area in one session.
• Transplanted follicular units are from the permanent zone and designed to grow for life.
• Fewer total sessions typically required → lower overall treatment time/cost versus equivalent-coverage FUE.
• Trichophytic closure means a finer, better-camouflaged line because hair grows through the scar^{[1, 2]}.
• Up to 25% more hair per session than regular approaches (via optimized harvesting, microscopic dissection, and precise graft handling).
• FUT pricing is generally more economical per graft on large sessions; details: Hair Transplant Cost Guide.

FAQs

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for FUT?

• Men with advanced hair loss patterns aiming for broad coverage in fewer sessions^[4].
• Patients who prioritize maximum donor preservation and long-term planning.
• Those comfortable with a single, well-camouflaged trichophytic line rather than thousands of tiny dot scars.

Will I be able to wear my hair short?

Most patients can wear shorter styles because the trichophytic closure lets hairs grow through the line, softening visibility^{[1, 2]}.

Is FUT more “natural” looking than FUE?

Naturalness comes from planning and placement. Uni-Strand® singles at the hairline and multi-hair units behind create the natural transition the eye expects^{[5, 6]}.

Can FUT and FUE be combined?

Yes. For advanced cases, combining methods can optimize lifetime donor use and coverage based on ISHRS guidance^[4].

References

1. Nirmal B. A Study of Donor Area in Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. PMC: hair grows through the scar with trichophytic closure and improves camouflage. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
2. Bernstein Medical. Trichophytic Closure: trimming the wound edge allows hair to grow through the scar for near-invisible lines. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
3. ISHRS. FUE vs. FUT and Maximizing the Hair Graft Harvest: discussion on maximizing graft yield and the role of FUT. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
4. ISHRS. FUE Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019): for advanced baldness, strip harvesting or combined approaches may be preferable to meet high graft needs. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
5. Khanna M. Hair transplantation surgery: single-hair grafts for the frontal hairline to achieve natural results. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
6. Jiménez-Acosta F. Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation: Current Technique: one-hair units at the hairline; larger units posteriorly for density. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}