Follicular Unit Transplantation, or FUT, is an older method of hair transplant surgery commonly known as "strip" surgery. During this procedure, a surgeon removes a large portion of the patient's scalp from the back of their head. The resulting wound is then closed using stitches or staples. The removed strip of scalp is handed over to technicians who carefully dissect each individual follicular unit. These units are subsequently transplanted back into the patient's scalp. The recovery period for this surgery usually spans a few weeks, during which patients may experience numbness, scalp tightness, and persistent pain. Moreover, there is a risk of developing a noticeable linear scar on the head.
