Hair Transplant Methods — Overview and Comparison
Which method makes sense when - and which doesn't. Here you will find a complete overview of all relevant transplantation procedures, quality criteria, and long-term planning logic.
Currently Relevant Procedures
Three methods define the field of hair transplantation. Which one suits whom depends on the findings, the donor area, and the long-term goal — not on marketing.
FUE — Follicular Unit Extraction
Current medical standard. Individual follicles are extracted from the donor area with a microneedle (0.7–1.0 mm) and inserted into previously created microchannels. No linear scar, outpatient, minimally invasive.
Sapphire FUE
Classic FUE using sapphire blades instead of steel. Finer microchannels, less tissue trauma, faster healing. Standard for us, not an upgrade.
FUT (Strip Method)
Historical procedure involving skin strip removal and a linear scar at the back of the head. No longer offered in our practice — modern FUE procedures make FUT dispensable in virtually all cases.
In-Depth Articles
- FUE, Sapphire FUE & FUT — what suits when — complete method comparison with key data and indications
- FUE Method in Detail — procedure, advantages, limitations
- Grafts ≠ Quality — why more grafts do not automatically mean better results
- Hairline Design — anatomy, geometry, and aesthetics of the hairline
- Hair Follicle Anatomy — what you should know about your donor areas
- Second Session — when a further transplantation makes sense
- Correction of Failed Transplants — what you can do after a disappointing initial surgery
Special Indications
- Beard Transplantation — densification, full beard reconstruction, FTM-specific approaches
- Eyebrow Transplantation — shape, growth direction, care
Aftercare and Progress
- Day by day after HT — the 12-month timeline
- Washing hair after HT
- Sports, sauna, travel after HT
- Crusts and swelling
- Shock Loss
- Complications — what is possible and how we prevent them
Patient Stories
- Testimonials — anonymized treatment courses from our practice
- Before-After Gallery
What we do not offer — and why
- FUT / Strip method — permanent linear scar without clear medical indication for the method
- Mega-sessions over 3,500 grafts — measurably poorer growth rates
- Flat-rate offers per graft without individual examination — good medicine is never flat-rate
- Transplants without documented accompanying therapy — the procedure alone is not enough for a long-term result
How we determine your method
During the initial consultation, a complete trichoscopy analysis is performed. We measure the follicle density in the donor area, estimate the available grafts, and plan the recipient area. Only then do we recommend a method — never the other way around.
Three factors determine the recommendation:
- Size and localization of the recipient area
- Quality and capacity of the donor area
- Personal requirements — shaving, downtime, desired appearance