Are the final transplant results any different between FUE/NeoGraft and linear harvesting?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 8 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “Are the final transplanted ‘results’ any different with FUE/NeoGraft™ than those achieved with the “strip” surgery?” · “Are the final transplant results any different between NeoGraft/FUE and those of linear harvesting?” · “Are the final transplanted ‘results’ any different with FUE / NeoGraft™ than those achieved with the “strip” surgery?” · “Are the final transplanted ‘results’ any different with FUE than those achieved with linear harvesting?”

    Many providers assert that the final transplant results are generally similar100%Stated by 100% of the providers we surveyed. Including Smart Hair Transplant, Rivela, Douglas Senderoff, Premier Plastic Surgery, Michigan Hair Restoration, Denver Hair Surgery, and 2 more. between FUE/NeoGraft and linear harvesting methods. The primary difference between FUE/NeoGraft and linear harvesting is the method of harvesting donor hair75%Stated by 75% of the providers we surveyed. Including Carlos Spera M.D. - Plastic Surgery in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, The J Parry Clinic, Smart Hair Transplant, and 3 more.. This involves how hair follicles are extracted from the donor area.

    Most providers emphasize that both FUE/NeoGraft and linear harvesting yield grafts that contain mainly one to four follicles63%Stated by 63% of the providers we surveyed. Including Douglas Senderoff, Michigan Hair Restoration, Denver Hair Surgery, and 2 more. called 'follicular units'. This indicates that the basic building blocks of the transplant are similar regardless of the method. Clinics highlight that the similarity in final results50%Stated by 50% of the providers we surveyed. Including Premier Plastic Surgery, The J Parry Clinic, Douglas Senderoff, and 1 more. depends on the care, artistry, and precision with which grafts are implanted. The skill of the surgeon is crucial in the outcome, irrespective of the harvesting technique.

    About half of clinics claim that FUE/NeoGraft does not leave a linear scar, unlike linear harvesting38%Stated by 38% of the providers we surveyed. Including Rivela, Carlos Spera M.D. - Plastic Surgery in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, The J Parry Clinic.. FUE avoids a linear scar, but it leaves many small dot scars in the donor area, which can show if the hair is cut very short. Patients concerned about scarring should discuss this with their surgeon.

    A minority of providers suggest that FUE/NeoGraft offers a faster recovery13%Stated by 13% of the providers we surveyed. Including Rivela. compared to linear harvesting. This could appeal to those looking to minimize downtime.

    A minority of providers state that the final results of new hair growth are seen in 6 to 12 months for both FUE/NeoGraft and linear harvesting13%Stated by 13% of the providers we surveyed. Including Rivela.. This suggests that patients can expect a similar timeline for seeing the full results of their transplant, regardless of the method.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — the 8 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer.

    1. Final results can be similar. ARTAS and Neograft procedures now both have a very large track record not only in our clinic …
      Smart Hair Transplant Skokie, US
    2. The overall visual results in the transplanted area are comparable and very similar in both procedures.
      Rivela The Woodlands, US
    3. Results are similar. FUE procedures, by default, yield grafts that contain mainly one, two, three, or four …
      Douglas Senderoff Rye Brook, US
    4. Results are similar. Provided that the grafts are implanted with equal care, artistry and precision into the …
      Premier Plastic Surgery Pittsburgh, US
    5. … from both FUE/SmartGraft and linear harvesting techniques are generally similar, as both methods produce natural-looking hair growth by transplanting follicular units.
      Carlos Spera M.D. - Plastic Surgery in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Hialeah, US
    6. The results are similar. FUE procedures, by default, yield grafts that contain mainly one, two, three, or four follicles called “follicular units.” “Strip” harvests, which are microscopically dissected by a team into grafts of…
      Michigan Hair Restoration Sterling Heights, US
    7. Results are similar. FUE procedures, by default, yield grafts that contain mainly one, two, three, or four …
      Denver Hair Surgery Lone Tree, US
    8. … with care, artistry and precision into the recipient area, the final transplanted results with FUE would be similar, if not identical, to those accomplished with a linear harvest.
      The J Parry Clinic Mayfield Heights, US