This term
is being heard more frequently in the hair transplantation world, and
some people are uncertain as to its meaning. Basically it refers
to a different method of harvesting transplantable units as opposed to
the classical strip technique. FUE involves extraction of each
donor piece on an individual basis. This avoids the linear scar that
results from the donor strip method, but replaces it with hundreds of
little
individual scars caused by the extraction of each graft.
There are certain
advantages to FUE and anyone considering it as a surgical
option should certainly go over them with their surgeon. My
personal feeling is that the indications are few and that the
classical method is still, by far, the method of choice.
As we say, however,
feel free to explore the options and always feel comfortable about
asking.
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