FUE vs FUT Hair Transplant: Why We Only Offer Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in Mexico
While we do not offer Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) surgery, our experienced hair transplant clinic in Mexico focuses exclusively on Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in Mexico. Our center specializes in FUE hair transplant surgery for both men and women.
Our highly sought-after surgeon, Dr. Iris Nereida Morales López, brings over ten years of experience and professional expertise to the practice. The eláen Hair Transplant Mexico team creates refined, natural-looking results for every patient in pursuit of a fuller head of hair.
At eláen, we not only perform hair transplant surgery for men and women, but Dr. Iris Nereida Morales López also evaluates and treats patients with different causes of hair loss and scalp conditions. She performs FUE, PRP Therapy, and Beard Transplant.
We approach each hair loss journey with an all-inclusive practice — obtaining a detailed medical history, performing an in-depth examination using state-of-the-art diagnostics and, if indicated, blood tests to detect any underlying imbalances that may be contributing to the hair loss.
Understanding Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT)
Hair transplantation involves removing small pieces of hair-bearing scalp grafts from a donor site and relocating them to a bald or thinning area. Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) is a method generally performed by excising a strip of scalp, which is then dissected under the guidance of a high-powered microscope.
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The dissection under the microscope helps augment the graft yields, providing more coverage. Once the hair is transplanted, it will grow in groups of one to four hairs. eláen focuses exclusively on the FUE method, but we provide this context to help our patients research their options.
FUE vs FUT: Key Differences and Benefits
When properly performed, there is no measurable difference in hair growth and naturalness between FUE and FUT. However, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) provides a major advantage for patients who want to keep their hair very short in the back: the peace-of-mind that no long linear donor scar will be apparent, only punctate scarring .
Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) harvests more grafts, often more efficiently, in a single hair transplant session. If the donor site is closed properly, the resulting linear scar can be very thin, but it may still be visible if the scalp is shaved very closely.
Introduction to eláen — Where do I Start?
STEP 1 | Initial Contact with eláen Hair Transplant Center
STEP 2 | Online Consultation with Dr. Iris Nereida Morales López
STEP 3 | Preparation for Hair Transplant Surgery
STEP 4 | FUE Surgery Mexico (The method we specialize in)
STEP 5 | eláen Recovery Program
The eláen Experience
At eláen Plastic Surgery Center, we provide a supportive and experienced team. After your initial consultation and evaluation, you’ll receive personalized surgical recommendations tailored to your cosmetic needs.
