Hair transplant methods explained: FUE, DHI and FUT — how each works, the key differences and which Dr. Arslan recommends for each case type.
Three methods — one clinical decision
Modern hair transplant surgery uses three primary techniques: FUE, DHI and FUT. Understanding how each works enables patients to have informed conversations with their surgeon and understand the recommendation they receive.
FUE · DHI · FUT — the essential comparison
| Technique | How it works | Scarring | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUE | Individual follicle extraction + sapphire channel creation + implantation | Tiny dot scars | Most cases — highest versatility |
| DHI | Individual extraction + Choi pen simultaneous channel and implant | Tiny dot scars | Thinning zones, women, unshaved, hairline precision |
| FUT | Strip removal + suture + microscopic dissection | Linear scar (permanent) | Historical — not recommended at Hairmedico |
Dr. Arslan's technique recommendation framework
The technique decision at Hairmedico is always case-specific: FUE (Sapphire) for most first-session cases with bald or near-bald recipient zones; DHI for women, unshaved procedures, thinning zones with existing hair, and high-precision hairline work; hybrid FUE+DHI for cases where different zones require different approaches. FUT is not performed — the linear scar disadvantage is unacceptable when FUE achieves equivalent or higher yields without scarring.
