FUE stands for Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), a modern hair restoration technique!
FUE represents a heightened level of hair transplantation compared to older techniques such as strip harvesting transplantation or FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation). It is a technique for acquiring follicular units (naturally occurring collections of 1–4 hairs), which are needed for hair transplantation. Among the most advanced and innovative solutions available today is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), a ground-breaking procedure that promises natural-looking and long-lasting results for those seeking to combat hair loss.
The significance of FUE is based on how Follicular Units are obtained; for FUE treatment, surgeons use a tool referred to as a Micro Punch, a circular surgical blade that varies in diameter from 0.7mm to 1.25mm. The Micro Punch enables the Follicular Units to be individually excised from the scalp without discomfort, leaving the patient with a linear scar. But still, this method is done by a few surgeons as the procedure takes considerable time, expense and education to develop the ability to a superior standard.