Comparison · Density & longevity · 7 min read
FUE vs FUT vs DHI
Three surgical techniques, often pitched as a hierarchy. The honest framing is that they suit different cases.
Your decision stage
- 01Research
- 02Comparison
- 03Evaluation
- 04Decision
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Key takeaways
- 01FUE: less visible scarring, slower for very large sessions
- 02FUT: highest graft yield per session, leaves a linear donor scar
- 03DHI: tighter density, longer procedural time, premium pricing
- 04Surgeon experience matters more than technique label
How they differ
- 01Harvest: FUE — punch extraction · FUT — strip · DHI — punch + implanter
- 02Donor scar: FUE — micro-dot · FUT — linear · DHI — micro-dot
- 03Session size: FUT — largest · FUE/DHI — moderate per session
- 04Recovery: similar across techniques — 7–10 days social
How to choose
Match the technique to the case, not the marketing. Very large rebuilds often favour FUT for yield; smaller refined sessions favour FUE or DHI. A surgeon comfortable with all three is a better signal than one who insists their preferred technique is universally superior.
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FAQs
Asked often.
Is DHI the most advanced technique?
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It is a refined FUE variant — not categorically more advanced. Outcomes track surgeon skill more than the device used.
Does FUT leave a visible scar?
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Yes, a linear strip scar. Modern trichophytic closure makes it inconspicuous in most haircuts, but visible if cut very short.
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- 02
Comparison
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- 03
Evaluation
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- 04
Decision
Prepare specific questions and de-risk the final commitment.
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Editorial standards
Treatment decision content reviewed by practicing dermatologists and plastic surgeons before publication.
- 01Drafted by the AltisPath decision-content team
- 02Reviewed by a practicing clinician in the relevant specialty
- 03Cross-checked against current Indian clinical practice
- 04Updated when guidelines or pricing change materially
Medical disclaimer: AltisPath is a treatment decision and guidance platform. This article is educational and is not a substitute for a personal medical consultation. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified clinician who has reviewed your individual case.