GRAFT SIZE

• Old Hair Plugs: In older procedures, hair plugs involved the transplantation of large, often unnatural-looking grafts containing multiple hair follicles. These plugs could create a “doll’s hair” appearance, with visible and unnatural groupings of hair.
• FUE: FUE involves the extraction of individual follicular units containing 1 to 4 hairs. This allows for a more natural-looking result, as the transplanted hair mimics the natural growth pattern and distribution.

HARVESTING TECHNIQUE

• Old Hair Plugs: The older techniques used larger punches or cylindrical instruments to harvest grafts, leading to noticeable scars and a less refined result.
• FUE: FUE utilizes micro punches, typically ranging from 0.8mm to 1.0mm in diameter, resulting in tiny, often nearly invisible, scars in the donor area.

DONOR AREA SCARRING

• Old Hair Plugs: Older procedures often left noticeable scars in the donor area due to the larger punch sizes and extraction techniques.
• FUE: FUE minimizes scarring, making it particularly suitable for individuals who prefer to wear short hairstyles.

NATURAL APPEARANCE

• Old Hair Plugs: The unnatural grouping of hair in larger plugs could lead to an artificial appearance and a lack of natural hair movement.
• FUE: FUE allows for the precise placement of individual follicular units, resulting in a more natural appearance with better hairline design and overall aesthetics.

RECOVERY TIME

• Old Hair Plugs: Recovery time for older plug procedures was often longer, and patients needed more time to heal from the larger wounds.
• FUE: FUE has a quicker recovery time as the small, circular incisions heal faster and with less discomfort.

PRECISION AND CONTROL

• Old Hair Plugs: The older techniques lacked the precision and control that newer methods offer.
• FUE: FUE allows for more precise extraction and placement of grafts, offering better control over the transplant design and outcome.

FLEXIBILITY IN HAIRSTYLES

• Old Hair Plugs: The larger grafts limited the flexibility in choosing hairstyles, and the results were often less adaptable.
• FUE: FUE provides more flexibility in choosing hairstyles as the scars are minimal and less noticeable.

NUMBER OF GRAFTS IN A SINGLE SESSION

• Old Hair Plugs: Older procedures often limited the number of grafts that could be transplanted in a single session.
• FUE: FUE allows for a larger number of grafts to be transplanted in a single session, providing the potential for greater coverage.

In summary, the transition from old hair plug procedures to FUE has led to more natural-looking results, minimized scarring, increased precision, and enhanced patient satisfaction. FUE has become a preferred method for hair transplantation due to its many advantages over older techniques. Schedule a complimentary consultation today or call 1 (888) 589-3064.