FUT Hair Transplant

What is FUT Hair Transplant?

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), also called strip surgery, removes a thin strip of scalp from the donor area. Individual follicular units are then dissected and transplanted to balding areas. FUT allows harvesting more grafts than FUE in a single session—up to 4,000-5,000+ grafts.

What to Know Before You Go

💡 Pro Tip: FUT is excellent for patients who wear their hair longer, as the linear scar is easily covered. If you want to wear very short hair (buzz cut), consider FUE instead—the tiny dot scars are less noticeable.

⚠️ Insider Note: Trichophytic closure technique minimizes scar visibility by allowing hair to grow through the scar line. Ask if your surgeon offers this advanced suturing method for better cosmetic outcomes.

Cost of FUT Hair Transplant in Turkey

Savings: Turkey offers 70-80% savings on FUT hair transplant compared to UK/USA prices.

What's Included

FUT hair transplant packages in Turkey typically cover:

Benefits

The Procedure

Step 1 – Design: Hairline designed and graft count calculated.

Step 2 – Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with sedation administered.

Step 3 – Strip removal: Thin donor strip harvested from back of head (30-60 min).

Step 4 – Closure: Donor area sutured using trichophytic technique (30 min).

Step 5 – Dissection: Strip separated into individual grafts by technicians (1-3 hours).

Step 6 – Implantation: Grafts placed into recipient sites (2-4 hours).

Total time: 4-8 hours.

Recovery & Downtime

Potential Side Effects

Is FUT Hair Transplant Right for You?

Ideal candidates:

Not suitable for:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FUT better than FUE?

Neither is universally better. FUT harvests more grafts per session (4,000-5,000+) with higher survival rates; FUE leaves no linear scar. Choice depends on your hair goals and wearing preferences.

How visible is the scar?

With proper trichophytic closure and hair length of 1cm or longer, the scar is usually completely hidden. Skilled surgeons create thin, discrete scars that fade over time.

How many grafts can FUT harvest?

Up to 4,000-5,000 grafts in a single session, sometimes more with excellent donor density. This is significantly higher than FUE's typical 3,000-4,000 limit.

Is FUT painful?

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation—you feel nothing. Post-operative discomfort at the suture site is managed with prescribed medication.

When can I return to work?

Most patients return to work within 7-10 days, once sutures are removed and visible healing is complete. Desk work is possible sooner.

Will the transplanted hair fall out?

Initial shedding (shock loss) is completely normal at weeks 2-4. New permanent growth begins at months 3-4 and continues to mature for 12-18 months.

How long do results last?

Results are permanent. Transplanted hair is taken from the genetically resistant zone at the back of the head and will not fall out due to pattern baldness.

Can I have FUT and FUE?

Yes, many patients have FUT first for maximum grafts from the donor strip, then FUE later to harvest additional follicles between the scar. This maximizes total graft yield.