FUE vs Stem Cell Hair Transplant : Which One is Best

04 Sep, 2023

In the world of hair transplantation, numerous strategies and techniques have emerged to help individuals restore hair loss. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a common technique used worldwide but lately there has been a buzz about Stem Cell Hair Transplantation. At Evolved Clinics in Australia, we adopt the Direct Follicle Insertion (DFI) technique, which is a modified and advanced form of FUE. Read below to understand the differences amongst all the 3 techniques.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE):

Method: FUE is a minimally invasive hair transplant method that entails extracting hair follicles one-by-one from the donor region and implanting them into the recipient area by creating slits.
Advantages: FUE leaves minimal scarring and calls for much less downtime.
Considerations: The technique is time-consuming, as every follicle is extracted one-by-one. Implantation is performed in two steps by first creating slits and then implanting the hair follicles with forceps. This compromises the angle, depth and direction of implantation to some extent.

Stem Cell Hair Transplantation:

Method: Stem cell hair transplantation entails the usage of a small skin sample from which hair follicles are harvested, which is then replicated in a lab followed by implantation.
Advantages: Stem cell hair transplantation can preserve the donor area and can lead to reduction in surgery time. It can also lead to minimal scars.
Considerations: Unfortunately, stem cells hair transplant does not have any clinical evidence yet and therefore this technique exists mainly in theory.

Direct Follicle Insertion (DFI)

Method: DIrect Follicle Insertion (DFI) technique entails the usage of FUE technique for extraction and implanter pens for implantation
Advantages: DFI technique leads to minimal scars, lowest downtime and minimal pain out of all surgical hair restoration options.
Considerations: Direct Follicle Insertion (DFI) technique is the most advanced hair transplant technique worldwide.

For a successful hair transplant journey, visit the Evolved Hair Restoration Clinic. Our surgeons will cautiously assess your state of affairs and create a custom plan. Our technique, the Direct Follicle Technique (DFI), is the most refined hair transplant technique and is an amalgamation of the FUE technique for extraction and implanter pens for insertion.