What is FUT (strip surgery)?
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation, also called strip surgery) involves surgically removing a horizontal strip of scalp from the donor zone, suturing the wound closed, then dissecting the strip under microscope into individual follicular units for implantation. FUT was the dominant technique from the 1990s to mid-2010s. Its primary advantage is high graft yield per session and protected follicle dissection under controlled conditions. Its definitive disadvantage: a permanent linear scar across the back of the scalp that is visible at any hair length shorter than 2–3cm.
Complete FUE vs FUT comparison
| Factor | FUE | FUT |
|---|---|---|
| Scarring | Tiny dot scars (0.75–1mm each) | Single linear scar across donor |
| Visibility at short hair | Virtually invisible | Clearly visible when shaved |
| Recovery time | 5–7 days desk work | 10–14 days (wound healing) |
| Max grafts per session | 4,500–5,000 | 4,000–5,000 |
| Donor flexibility | Any zone — body hair possible | Horizontal strip only |
| Short hairstyle compatible | Yes | No |
| Used at Hairmedico | Yes — all procedures | Not performed |
Why Hairmedico exclusively uses FUE
Dr. Arslan performs exclusively FUE and DHI for two structural reasons: FUE produces no visible linear scar — giving patients complete freedom in hair length and styling choices for life; and FUE enables precise donor zone management — extracting strategically from different zones across the entire safe area, preserving visual density and maintaining lifetime donor supply for future sessions if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hairmedico all-inclusive packages start from EUR 1,990–2,900 for 2,000–3,500 grafts, including surgery by Dr. Arslan, 5-star hotel, VIP transfers, PRP, aftercare kit, and 12-month follow-up. Compare: UK equivalent GBP 9,000–14,000 or US USD 14,000–22,000.
Yes — with the right clinic. Turkish Ministry of Health requires physician supervision. At accredited surgeon-led clinics like Hairmedico, safety standards are equivalent to Western Europe. Verify: FUE Europe membership (fue-europe.com), and confirm the surgeon personally operates.
Desk work: 5–7 days. Scabs shed by Days 10–14. Shock loss at weeks 2–5 (temporary, normal). New growth from months 3–5. 80% density at months 9–10. Final result months 12–14.
Norwood III: 1,500–2,500. Norwood IV: 2,500–3,500. Norwood V: 3,000–4,500. Precise calculation requires trichoscopy — free with 3 photos via WhatsApp to Dr. Arslan's team.
Yes. Transplanted follicles are DHT-resistant and grow permanently. 65 years of clinical evidence confirms this. The result at 12 months continues for life — the hair may grey naturally but will not undergo pattern baldness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hairmedico all-inclusive: EUR 1,990–2,900 for 2,000–3,500 grafts including surgery, 5-star hotel, transfers, PRP and 12-month follow-up.
Yes. Transplanted follicles are DHT-resistant and grow permanently for the patient's lifetime.
Desk work: 5–7 days. Scabs shed by Day 10–14. New growth from months 3–5. Final result months 12–14.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh personally — every extraction, every channel, every graft. One patient per day.
Yes, with an accredited surgeon-led clinic. Verify FUE Europe membership, Ministry of Health registration, and confirm the surgeon personally operates.
- . Practice census — global hair restoration statistics. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2022. fue-europe.com
- Onda M et al. Follicular unit extraction: a systematic review. J Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery. 2020. doi.org
- NHS. Hair loss — overview. National Health Service UK. 2023. nhs.uk
- MedlinePlus NIH. Hair transplantation — clinical overview. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2024. medlineplus.gov
- Bernstein RM. Follicular unit transplantation. Dermatologic Clinics. 2013. doi.org
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh
- ✓ FUE Europe — Full Member
- ✓ Ministry of Health accredited
- ✓ 17+ years · 4,500+ cases
- ✓ One patient per day
- ✓ Algorithmic FUE™ creator