High Graft Yield
3,000–5,000+ grafts per session — the highest of any single technique.
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FUT Hair Transplant Surgery
Strip Harvesting · Microscopic Dissection · Linear Scar
FUT removes a strip of follicle-bearing scalp from the safe donor area, closes the wound and microscopically dissects follicular units. It may suit higher graft requirements, but safe yield, scarring and recovery need individual assessment.
Key points at a glance
Understand the harvesting method, candidacy and limitations before planning around your donor supply and pattern of hair loss.
Microscopic Dissection
Follicles are carefully separated under high magnification, preserving integrity and maximizing survival.
Cost-Effective
Lower cost-per-graft than FUE for large sessions, making it highly economical for extensive coverage.
Efficient Surgery
Strip harvesting is faster than individual extraction, reducing total operating time.
Excellent Graft Quality
The strip is microscopically dissected and sorted into follicular units; growth depends on tissue quality, handling and aftercare.
Future Sessions Possible
Donor density is preserved for potential future procedures.
Who may be assessed?
Suitability depends on more than the area you want to improve. The doctor also assesses the diagnosis, donor area and likely long-term progression.
May be suitable for assessment
- People with a larger treatment area or higher graft requirement
- Those with suitable donor density, scalp laxity and wound-healing conditions
- Those who keep enough hair length to cover a linear scar and accept sutures and removal
May need treatment or observation first
- People who wear very short hair or cannot accept a linear occipital scar
- Scalp tightness, previous scars or donor limitations that restrict a safe strip
- Unassessed tendency to prominent scarring, bleeding or impaired wound healing
What is assessed before surgery?
A transplant redistributes a finite supply of follicles, so diagnosis, donor assessment and design all matter.
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Confirm the cause
Review the timeline, rate of loss, family history, scalp condition and previous treatment, and rule out causes not suited to immediate surgery.
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Measure safe donor supply
Assess occipital density, hair calibre, scalp condition and previous procedures to avoid overharvesting.
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Plan area and density
Balance facial proportions, natural direction, future loss and available follicles when prioritising coverage and graft distribution.
Recovery and growth timeline
These are general milestones. Follow the doctor's individual instructions for washing, work, exercise and follow-up.
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Days 1–3
The sutured donor area and recipient area may feel tight, swollen or uncomfortable. Follow medication and wound-care instructions.
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About days 7–14
The wound and suture removal are reviewed according to healing and scalp tension; timing varies by patient.
- 3
Weeks 2–8
Transplanted shafts may shed. Protect the linear scar from tension and excessive sun exposure.
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Months 3–12
Growth develops gradually, with ongoing review of the linear scar, donor area and native hair.
Risks and limitations
Every surgical hair restoration procedure has individual variation and risks that should be discussed during consultation.
- A linear donor scar is expected; its width and visibility vary with tension, healing and care
- Pain, tightness, numbness, infection, wound problems or temporary shedding can occur
- Graft yield is not guaranteed and a high number does not replace long-term donor planning
Related guides
This page is for education and does not replace a medical consultation. Technique, graft count, cost, recovery and outcome vary by patient.
FUT Surgery Steps
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STEP 1
Dr. Wu personally diagnoses your hair loss and recommends the most suitable transplant method and graft count. No sales consultants — all consultations are conducted directly by the doctor.
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STEP 2
The hairline is planned based on the patient's preferences, age, and facial proportions. The transplant area is mapped and graft count calculated (one graft ≈ 2 hairs).
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STEP 3
Under local anesthesia, a thin scalp strip is excised from the donor area and sutured closed. Follicles are immediately dissected under microscopy into individual units and implanted at ~40 grafts per cm².
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STEP 4
A follow-up visit the next day for scalp cleansing, wound inspection, and full post-operative care instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will FUT leave a visible scar?
A thin linear scar forms at the donor site, but an experienced surgeon keeps it 1–2mm wide, easily concealed under normal hair length.
Who is FUT best suited for?
Patients with extensive hair loss needing 3,000+ grafts, or those comfortable with slightly longer donor-area hair to conceal the scar.
How long is recovery?
Sutures are removed in 10–14 days. Most patients resume normal activities within 2 weeks.
Can FUT be repeated?
Usually 2–3 sessions are possible depending on scalp laxity. Minimum 6–12 months between sessions is recommended.
Do I still need hair loss medication after FUT?
Yes — transplanted follicles from the donor area are DHT-resistant and won't fall out, but native hairs in the recipient zone may continue thinning. Medication helps slow further loss.
OUR DOCTOR
Dr. Wen-Yi Wu | Director, Taiwan Hair Transplant Clinic
Dr. Wen-Yi Wu is the founder and medical director of Taiwan Hair Transplant Clinic. He is ABHRS certified, holds FISHRS Fellow status, and has more than 21 years of hair transplant experience.
- 21+ Years Long-term experience in FUE, FUT and COMBO assessment, surgical planning and follow-up care
- ABHRS Certified in 2011, recertified in 2021, and has participated in the ABHRS oral examination process
- FISHRS Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and active in professional exchange
- TSHRS Former president of the Taiwan Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
- AAHRS Former president of the Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons
Credentials and experience are useful when choosing a hair transplant physician, but hair-loss causes, donor conditions and treatment needs differ. A personal medical assessment should also cover suitable procedures, limitations, risks and follow-up care.