Strip Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Hair Transplant Technique
In Strip FUT, a thin strip of skin containing healthy hair follicles is removed from the back or sides of the scalp.
These follicles are then carefully separated and implanted into thinning or balding areas. The donor site is closed with fine sutures, leaving a thin scar that is usually hidden by surrounding hair.
FUT allows thousands of grafts to be transplanted in a single session, often achieving a significant cosmetic improvement after just one procedure.
We offer permanent and natural-looking strip FUT hair transplant results to patients in Richmond, London and the rest of the UK.
Patients considering a hair transplant in London, UK can explore all treatment options and physician-led care at Parissis Medical.
The Steps
Numbing
Step 1
Removing the Donor Strip
Whilst watching TV, reading the newspaper or browsing their phone, the patient’s donor strip (at the back and sides of the head) is painlessly removed by the doctor. Once the strip is given to the technicians for processing, the wound is stitched or stapled closed.
Step 2
Making the Recipient Sites
After a bite to eat and a bathroom break, the recipient area is numbed with the same local anaesthetic. Custom cut blades (personalised to the patient) are used to make tiny slits in the scalp to insert grafts into.
Step 3
Placing the Grafts
Step 4
The Goal is peace of mind
Quality Control & Accountability
Quality control is at the core of this procedure. At any given time each technician is constantly monitoring the work of the others and working as a true professional team to ensure the best possible results.
The doctor is constantly monitoring all aspects of the procedure as well, takes photographs and video that will be scrutinized as the procedure progresses. All these photos and video are available to the patient as well so they can see for themselves what was done during their visit. This represents a level of transparency and surgical accountability few hair transplant clinics in the world can claim. We are so sure that the work performed in our clinic is absolute top shelf that we are willing, with the patient’s permission, to post these photos and videos online for the world not only to see, but comment on publicly as well. This protocol was invented at Feller and Bloxham and only the very best clinics offer it.
This procedure is performed by Dr. Mondrian Parissis (MBBS, BSc), Associate Member ISHRS, Affiliate Member BAHRS.
Post-Op Period
After 10-14 days, the patient’s sutures or staples are removed and the growth awaits!
- At 1 month post-op - the transplanted hairs will have shed - this is normal and expected.
- At 3 months - the beginnings of growth may begin to show.
- At 6 months - it is usually assumed that 50% of overall growth is achieved. At this point, patient's often experience a significant transformation compared to pre-op.
- At 12 months - full growth is achieved. At this point, we look forward to 100% of transplanted grafts having popped through - but maturation of the hair is still expected beyond the 12th month.
- At 18 months - end result is achieved. The maximum number of transplanted hair roots have grown, and full maturation of the hairs reached.
Typical ‘Buzzcut’ appearance of a well-washed transplant after 10 days
Frequently Asked Questions About FUT Hair Transplant
Is FUT still a popular option in the UK?
Yes. Many patients in the UK still choose FUT hair transplant surgery, particularly when they need strong density or a high number of grafts in a single session. It remains a dependable method for both men and women who want fuller, more complete coverage. Costs can vary depending on graft numbers and technique, which is why patients often review hair transplant pricing in London before proceeding.
What is the difference between FUT and FUE?
FUT Hair Transplant involves removing a narrow strip of skin from the donor area so that many grafts can be harvested at once. FUE Hair Transplant, by contrast, removes individual follicles one at a time.