Which one is right for me?
FUE vs FUT
Surgeon-led, no-shave FUT & FUE performed by Dr. Imami and his experienced transplant team for natural hairline restoration and premium patient care.
Patient Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
Our Approach
Reclaim Your Confidence
Both the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) are highly effective methods for transplanting hair. Below we describe and summarize who are the best candidates for each procedure and how to select the appropriate transplant procedure.
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 FUE
Age: 37 | Norwood 3
Grafts Placed
1,112 Grafts
Timeline
1 Year Post -Op
No Shave FUE
Age: 39 | Norwood 3
Grafts Placed
1,647 Grafts
Timeline
19 Months after 2nd FUE
No Shave FUE
Age: 61 | Norwood 4A
Grafts Placed
1,205 Grafts
Timeline
15 months Post-Op
No Shave FUE
Age: 32 | Norwood 3
Grafts Placed
1,800 Grafts
Timeline
1 Year Post-Op
No Shave FUE
Age: 33 | Norwood 3A
Grafts Placed
1,750 Grafts
Timeline
4 Years Post -Op
No Shave FUE
Age: 66 | Norwood 5
Grafts Placed
1,350 Grafts
Timeline
1 Year Post-Op
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
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 FUE?
Who May Not be a Good Candidate for FUE?
Patients who need large graft counts should opt for either FUT or the FUT-FUE combination. Using FUE for large donor graft cases risks prematurely depleting the safe donor area. Patient who do want the back of head clipped short as required for the FUE, may opt for the FUT. Another option for them is the “No Shave FUE” wherein thin linear strips of scalp are clipped and the overlying hair from above covers and conceals the donor site (see No Shave 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.
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 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
Comparison of FUE and FUT
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* Large FUE sessions require shaving the scalp, which many women do not desire. Some women requiring a small number of grafts are still suitable candidates when their overlying hair conceals the donor site.
Procedure
- Usually limited to 2,000 grafts
- Repeat procedures can rapidly deplete the scalp
- Alternate donor sites include beard and body
- Able to harvest up to 3,000 grafts
- Repeat procedures slowly deplete donor area
- No alternate donor sites to scalp
- Grafts are fragile
- Good survival
- Grafts are robust
- Excellent survival
Scarring
- Hundreds or thousands of small white dots
- Often hidden with a short haircut
- If shaved, some patients may notice a cobblestone appearance
- A single linear scar along the lower back of the scalp
- Usually hidden with longer hair
- If shaved, the scar is noticeable
- Lengthen hair to 4 guard or longer
- Scalp micropigmentation
- Lengthen hair to 4 guard or longer
- Scalp micropigmentation
- Surgical scar excision and revision
Recovery
- 1–4 out of 10
- May require pain medication for 2–3 days
- 1–2 out of 10
- May require pain medication for 1–2 days
1 Large FUE sessions may require shaving the scalp, which many women do not prefer. Some women requiring a small number of grafts may still be suitable candidates when surrounding hair conceals the donor site.
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 directs his experienced hair transplant team for optimal extraction and site creation.
Personalized Design
Every hairline is custom-designed based on facial geometry, age, and long-term hair loss progression.
Wondering if FUE or FUT is the Right Procedure for You? Book a Consultation with Dr. Imami to Discuss Your Options.
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.
Consultation
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