FUT Hair Transplant
FUT hair transplant in Florida
Surgeon-led, no-shave FUT performed personally by Dr. Imami for natural hairline restoration and premium patient care.
Patient Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
Our Approach
Restore Thinning Hair with FUT
Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) at Imami Hair Restoration can restore your thinning hair and male pattern baldness in just a few hours. Hair transplantation often boosts self-esteem and improves professional and personal lives. Our advanced hair transplant procedures transplant thousands of hairs in a single session. Downtime and discomfort are minimal.
In the 1950’s Dr. Orentreich pioneered hair transplant with the 4mm punch technique. By the 1990’s this gave way to the Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) which remains the gold standard for hair transplantation.
Contact us today to speak with a hair loss specialist.
Real Results
See the Results for Yourself
Browse our before-and-after gallery to see the results our patients have achieved at Imami Hair Restoration.
No Shave FUT
Age: 47 | Norwood 6
Grafts Placed
1,880 Grafts
Timeline
18 Months Post -Op
No Shave FUT
Age: 29 | Norwood 6
Grafts Placed
1st FUT 1,800 Grafts
2nd FUT
1,801 Grafts
Timeline
18 Months after 2nd FUT
No Shave FUT
Age: 31 | Norwood 3
Grafts Placed
2,000 Grafts
Timeline
1 Year Post -Op
The images above are displayed with the consent of the patients. The outcomes shown are only relevant for these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. Our team will discuss any factors that could influence the results that you may get.
Candidates
Who is a Good Candidate for FUT
Ideal candidates are usually healthy men between the ages of 26 to 75. Women are also candidates. FUT can be used for both small and large graft cases. It is the preferred solution for large volume cases as it allows us to harvest the most grafts per cm2. This allows you to retain larger untouched areas in the safe donor area for future use by either FUT or FUE.
With FUT one does not shave a large donor area on the back of the scalp. This conceals both the sutures and any linear scar with overlying hair immediately.
Who May Not be a Good Candidate for FUT
Patients who need small graft counts may opt for either FUT or FUE. Since FUT can leave a visible linear scar, individuals who plan on wearing their hair very short may prefer the FUE. Patients with multiple medical problems, heavy tobacco users and those on blood thinners are evaluated on an individual basis by Dr. Imami during the consultation.
The Technique
What is FUT?
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most advanced, minimally invasive hair transplant method available today. It involves extracting individual hair follicles from a donor area and implanting them where hair is thinning.
Key Distinction
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most advanced, minimally invasive hair transplant method available today. It involves extracting individual hair follicles from a donor area and implanting them where hair is thinning.
What FUE Can Treat
Receding Hairline
Redesigning and lowering the hairline for a youthful frame.
Thinning Crown
Restoring density to the vertex for complete coverage.
Temple Restoration
Rebuilding temporal points for a balanced facial profile.
Scar Camouflage
Concealing previous surgical scars or trauma.
Hairline Refinement
Adding density to previous transplants or naturally weak hairlines.
Eyebrow Restoration
Recreating fuller, natural-looking eyebrows for both men and women.
The Process
How FUE Works
Extraction
Individual follicles are carefully extracted using a microscopic punch tool.
Preparation
Grafts are inspected, sorted, and preserved in a specialized solution.
Site Creation
Precise recipient sites are carefully created, matching the hair’s natural angle and direction.
Implantation
Grafts are delicately placed into the sites for natural-looking density.
Extraction
Individual follicles are carefully extracted using a microscopic punch tool.
Preparation
Grafts are inspected, sorted, and preserved in a specialized solution.
Site Creation
Precise recipient sites are carefully created, matching the hair’s natural angle and direction.
Implantation
Grafts are delicately placed into the sites for natural-looking density.
Procedure
How is the FUT Procedure Performed
The procedure is conducted under local anesthesia (usually Lidocaine and Marcaine, short and long acting anesthetics, respectively) and a mild relaxant, usually Valium. A thin strip of hair from the safe donor area, along the lower back scalp, is clipped and the area is measured to ensure that an adequate number of grafts will be harvested. The local anesthesia is injected into the scalp and a small linear strip of scalp with hair is surgically excised (see illustration). The scalp is closed using a trichophytic closure technique to minimize scarring.
Using sterile technique and magnification the strip is carefully bread loafed into smaller strips and further dissected into individual grafts. Each graft may contain from one to five hair follicles (the average is 2.5 hair follicles per graft). These are minimally manipulated and carefully preserved in cool saline to maximize survival.
The front of the scalp is locally anesthetized creating a “ring block” which effectively numbs the entire top of the scalp. Tiny 0.9 to 1.2mm slits are artistically angled and made in the recipient areas. The grafts are individually placed into the recipient sites. They will protrude about 1mm above the scalp; however, after the swelling resolves, the grafts will lie flush with the scalp.
The patient is provided a prescription for pain relief and post-operative instructions (see Pre and Post-Operative Instructions). They are requested to return in 2 weeks for suture removal.
Our Services
Additional Therapies at Time of FUT
There are several supplemental non-surgical therapies that will improve wound healing, minimize scarring, and maximize the graft-take percentage. Dr. Imami and his team will discuss which therapies would work best for you.
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
No Additional Time
Your blood is drawn midway through your transplant and the PRP is injected in the donor area (to minimize scarring) and the recipient areas (to maximize graft take).
This may be repeated monthly to optimize healing and maximize hair thickness and density.
PRP with Acell®
No Additional Time
Acell®, a wound-healing powder with a acelleular matrix derived with an epithelial basement membrane, is added to PRP and injected just like PRP alone. This activates your adult stem cells to stimulate hair follicles to regenerate, thereby optimizing wound healing and maximize hair thickness and density.
This may be repeated monthly to optimize healing and maximize hair thickness and density.
PDO (Polydioxone) Threads
No Additional Time
PDO threads are 1-2” long fine strands of absorbable surgical suture material that are inserted into the scalp in areas of hair thinning. We use fine “acupuncture” sized needles to painlessly insert numerous strands which then create a subtle inflammatory response and stimulate the hair follicle to grow.
The strands gradually dissolve over 6 months at which time the procedure may be repeated
Excellence
Why Choose
Dr. Imami
Triple Board-Certified
A rare distinction ensuring the highest standards of surgical safety, ethics, and aesthetic outcomes.
Surgeon-Led Procedure
Dr Imami personally performs the strip removal and closure, and directs his experienced hair transplant team for optimal site creation.
Personalized Design
Every hairline is custom-designed based on facial geometry, age, and long-term hair loss progression.
Wondering if FUT is the Right Procedure for You? Book a Consultation with Dr. Imami to Discuss Your Options.
The Timeline
How Long Does the FUT Procedure Take?
The overall time will vary based on the number of grafts, but the FUT usually requires 4 – 6 hours.
Meet Dr. Imami
Emran R. Imami, MD, FACS
Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Imami is a board-certified surgeon with two additional board certifications and over 30 years of experience in hair restoration. He is recognized as one of Florida’s most trusted and skilled hair transplant surgeons, specializing in advanced techniques such as FUE, FUT, PDO threads, low-level laser therapy and growth factor treatments.
He is an active member of the American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, bringing a high level of surgical precision and patient-focused care to his work.
Dr. Imami serves on the faculty at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he regularly teaches medical students and has worked with the same team of hair transplant technicians for 15 years. His passion, shared by his dedicated team, is rooted in a genuine desire to make a positive impact. He combines the scientific and artistic aspects of medicine with an understanding of the connection between appearance and psychological well-being.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I see hair growth?
Hair growth after FUT happens gradually and in predictable phases. Most transplanted hairs will shed within the first 2–4 weeks — this is completely normal and does not affect the underlying graft. The follicles then enter a resting phase before new growth begins, typically around the 3–4 month mark. By 6 months, you should see meaningful density and a clear visual improvement, with the final, fully mature result visible at 12–18 months post-op. Because FUT allows the largest single-session graft yield, many patients achieve their target density in one procedure. You’ll be reviewed at scheduled follow-ups to track progress.
When can I repeat my hair transplant?
If you are seeking to transplant a different area of the scalp, we can repeat the FUT once the donor area has adequately healed. This usually requires about 3 months. If you are seeking to add greater density to a recently transplanted area, we recommend waiting 12 months to evaluate the full effect of the transplant. In the meantime, we recommend you consider additional non-surgical therapies, oral and topical medications, DHT blocking shampoos, and supplements.
Consultation
Request a Consultation with Dr. Imami
Begin with a private, surgeon-led consultation with Dr. Imami to discuss your hair loss concerns, suitability and expected outcomes.
