Why choose FUE?
There are many reasons someone might opt for FUE. In general, FUE has become very popular, partly due to marketing, but there are also genuine medical reasons to consider it. For example, if a patient needs a relatively small number of grafts — up to around 1,000–1,500, or at most 2,000 follicular units — then FUE can often be a good option. And yes, with FUE you can usually keep your hair a bit shorter than you could with FUT.
But it’s very important to understand this: even with FUE, you won’t be able to shave your head completely bald as if nothing ever happened. Every hair transplant, no matter how well it’s done or how small the tools are, will leave some scarring. You’ll still need at least 5–7 millimeters of hair to cover it. I know this firsthand because I had FUE myself (though I later regretted it — I’ll explain why). Even now, I keep the hair at the back slightly longer than on the sides, because if I cut it too short, the scars show.
Another key point: not everyone is a candidate for FUE. I often see two friends come into my office with the same stage of hair loss, and I might say to one, “Yes, we can do FUE for you,” and to the other, “No, FUE isn’t suitable in your case.” Why? Because every patient is different. Some have very fine hair that may not withstand the stress of FUE. Others have follicular units that are nicely grouped, which makes them ideal for extraction. And in other cases, the follicles are aligned in such a way that FUE would damage half of them during removal.
That’s why each case must be assessed individually.
So, why choose FUE? You should only go for FUE with a doctor who performs both FUE and FUT, and who, after examining you, decides that you’re a good candidate for the FUE technique. That’s the right doctor to trust with your FUE.
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