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Why was the FUT technique abandoned?
In the early 2000s, for those who wanted to have a hair transplant, the FUT technique was a branch that they clung to. This technique, which was a shining star in those years, has sunk into oblivion today. But of course, this hair transplant method losing its popularity is not without reason. For example, there are innovative hair transplantation techniques such as DHI, which allows hair transplantation in a much shorter time and with less risk. So, why was the FUT technique, which was the favorite of the 2000s, abandoned? What are the reasons that hinder its preferability?
FUT Hair Technique History
Hair loss is not a problem to worry about nowadays. Because there are many hair transplantation techniques, surgical and non-surgical. When we look at the historical development of this sector, it is obvious that it first dates back to the 1930s in Japan. Of course, this date is not the earliest date for hair transplantation. If we go back to the past, more traditional methods were produced for the solution of this problem in the early 19th century. Since then, new techniques have been developed and changed without slowing down.
The beginning date of modern hair transplantation techniques is expressed as the 1950s. Significant changes were experienced in the 1990s in this field, which has shown tremendous progress since then.
The FUT technique, which is an abbreviation of the words “Follicular Unit Transplantation”, is also known as mega sessions. It was the most popular application of that period as it allowed the transfer of thousands of hair follicles in a single session. As it is known, the years when this technique’s star shines the most are the 2000s.
The FUT technique, which has been applied for 30 years since its first appearance in 1990, fell to the 2nd and 3rd ranks with the rapid progress of technology. In fact, this hair transplantation method, which had a very high cosmetic effect in those years, has begun to be erased today. Because now the results obtained with much more innovative techniques are much more permanent and successful. This shows that innovation in every field is an opportunity to get ahead no matter what the situation. Just like how the DHI hair transplantation technique got ahead.
Disadvantages Playing a Role in the Abandoning of the FUT Hair Technique
The remaining scars and stitches in the area where the hair follicles are taken are among the most obvious disadvantages of the FUT technique. Moreover, these scars are carried by the person for life. Therefore, the person who has a hair transplant can never have their hair shaven clean and cannot have a short haircut. In addition, numbness develops in the area where the hair follicles are taken. To list other disadvantages that played a role in the abandonment of this technique:
- Incision and suture scars remain after hair transplantation.
- If it is done without stitches, there is a risk of infection.
- Since it is an operation performed by removing scalp tissue, complaints such as numbness and numbness are seen in that part.
- Since the waiting period of the collected hair follicles is long, some losses are experienced.
- After the procedure, bruises are seen around the eyes of the individual.
- The risk of ingrown hair is high.
- If the first treatment is insufficient, a second transplantation is required. In this case, new scars and stitches are added.
- Procedure time can take up to 7 hours depending on the density.
- Recovery time is much longer than other techniques.
- Since it is made with an incision, it contains a risk of infection.
- Since stitches are applied, the frequency of pain and soreness after the procedure is high.
In the years when it was first released and popular, these disadvantages were considered obligatory because there was no alternative. Therefore, those who complained about hair loss would have to accept these disadvantages whether they wanted to or not. However, today, the development of technology and the increase in new techniques have reduced the orientation towards hair transplantation in the FUT technique. Because in a shorter time, less painful and faster healing techniques have been developed. Let’s examine these new techniques together, which is the best answer to the question of why the FUT technique was abandoned.
Hair Transplant Techniques from Past to Present
Previously, hair transplantation was performed with only two methods such as FUE and FUT technique, but today this situation has completely changed. In fact, we can say that one of these two techniques is about to disappear. However, knowing why you should choose new techniques, such as DHI pencil transplantation, allows you to make an informed choice. Here are the hair transplant techniques from past to present:
FUT Technique Hair Transplantation
Hair follicles required for transplantation are taken together with the scalp in this technique. Hair follicles are extracted from the nape area between the two ears with 3 centimeters of skin. Then, the follicles in the scalp are separated from the skin by the teams assigned in hair transplantation. Then, planting is done in the determined area. After the procedure, this area is sutured. This method, which has a very long recovery period and leaves a permanent mark, is on the verge of disappearing today.
FUE Technique Hair Transplantation
FUE, which differs from the FUT technique by removing the hair follicles one by one from the nape, has developed in the last 15 years. Hair follicles are extracted from the donor area with the help of manual punch or micromotor. Then it is kept in a cold environment in a special solution. Since the hair follicles are placed one by one, the processing time is long in this technique. However, the FUT technique is still used today, as it does not leave any traces compared to hair transplantation. Only the tools used during the process change with more advanced ones.
Manual Punch Hair Transplantation
Manual punch, which is a type of FUE technique, has taken this name because of the tool used. Although the hair transplantations made with this device are still being used today, they are being replaced by micromotors day by day. Because of its speed, hair follicles collected with micromotor punch have a higher chance of survival. Therefore, while the chance of attachment to the planted area increases, this increases the success of the procedure.
DHI Hair Transplant
DHI is the abbreviation of “Direct Hair Transplant”. This method, which is one of the most innovative hair transplantation techniques, is used with FUE. Because in the FUE technique, the hair follicles collected one by one are made with a choi pen. This hair transplant pen, which has a micromotor on the back, performs both drilling and transplanting at the same time in the area to be transplanted. Therefore, the processing time is very short when compared to the FUT technique. Moreover, it does not create wounds and does not require stitches. Therefore, the recovery time is also very short.
