Various FUE techniques

 

Here’s a breakdown of the different FUE techniques based on shaving requirements and graft limitations:

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1. Entire Head Shaved FUE – Male

Description: Both the donor and recipient areas are fully shaved.

Graft Capacity: No limitation (can accommodate large sessions with 4000–4500 grafts).

Advantages:

Faster and more efficient extraction and implantation.

Allows for maximum graft harvesting in a single session.

Better visibility for the surgeon.

Disadvantages:

Requires full shaving, which may not be ideal for patients who want to keep their procedure discreet.

Best for:

Extensive hair restoration (Norwood 4–7).

Patients comfortable with a shaved look during recovery.

 

 

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2. Recipient Non-Shaved FUE – Suitable for ≤3000 Grafts (Male & Female)

Description: The recipient area remains unshaved, while the donor area is partially (window shaved)or fully shaved (usually in small sections hidden under longer hair).

Graft Capacity: Up to 3000 grafts (due to technical limitations in implantation).

Advantages:

More discreet than full-shave FUE; no visible change in recipient area.

Suitable for medium-sized hair transplants.

Disadvantages:

Longer procedure time compared to full-shave FUE.

More challenging implantation due to unshaved recipient hair obstructing placement.

Best for:

Individuals who want to keep their existing hairstyle unchanged in the recipient area.

Smaller to moderate hair restoration cases (e.g., frontal hairline, temples, crown).

 

 

 

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3. Recipient and Donor Non-Shaved FUE – Limited to ≤2500 Grafts (Male & Female)

Description: Neither the donor nor the recipient area is shaved. Grafts are extracted from trimmed short hair, and implantation is done without trimming existing hair.

Graft Capacity: Up to 2500 grafts (due to technical challenges and longer extraction time).

Advantages:

Completely undetectable hair transplant with no visible signs of surgery.

Ideal for professionals, public figures, or individuals who want a discreet procedure.

Disadvantages:

Extremely time-consuming and technically demanding.

More expensive than other FUE techniques.

Limited grafts per session (typically 1000–2500 max).

Best for:

Female patients, celebrities

Patients seeking minimal downtime and maximum discretion.

Small to moderate hair restoration (e.g., hairline enhancement, temple work).

 

 

 

 

 

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