Solutions for Hair Loss
FUT Hair Transplants
Both men and women may experience unwanted hair loss, even as young as in their twenties. Hair loss can have a negative impact on our self-esteem, but there are solutions for enhancing hair growth in areas that are thinning.
Hair Restoration Therapy – FUT Hair Transplants from Barr Aesthetics
Did you know that hair restoration therapy is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States? At Barr Aesthetics, one of the remedies we offer for hair loss includes follicular unit transplantation or FUT.
Our experience and precision help to reduce scarring and discomfort while offering maximum results for our patients. If you have any questions about FUT hair transplants, please don’t hesitate to give us a call!
How Do I Know I Need Hair Restoration?
Regardless of age, you might start noticing your hair is changing in volume, texture, and color. Early signs of balding may vary from person to person, but typically they are:
- Thinning hair at the temples
- Changes to the width of the part
- Hair loss (when washing or combing)
- Changes in hair color
- Changes in hair texture
- Changes in hair volume
If hair loss isn’t remedied with a change in lifestyle, such as diet or medications, you are invited to meet with the experts at Barr Aesthetics/ We are more than happy to discuss hair restoration and hair replacement options with you.
What is Causing My Hair Loss?
Many of us experience some changes to our hair due to our genetic makeup. Thinning hair may be a trait common throughout the family. Hair loss could also be brought on by age, or any number of additional factors, such as:
- Alopecia – various forms
- Hormonal Changes
- Injury to Follicles
- Nutritional Deficiency
- Thyroid Imbalance
- Tinea Capitis – Fungal infection
- Telogen Effluvium – Emotional stress or stress on the body due to medication
Whatever the cause, there are myriad treatments to be explored. Consult with your doctor to see what is causing your hair loss to move forward with the right treatment option.
Who is a Good Candidate for FUT Hair Transplants?
Both men and women see great results from hair transplants using the FUT method.
The FUT procedure is recommended for people who wear their hair long, as it’s best for covering any potential scarring that may occur. FUT hair restoration is recommended for candidates who have a large area to cover, as the extraction method for FUT transplants is much more efficient than the method used for Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedures.
At Barr Aesthetics, we also consider the following when helping you decide if you’re a good candidate for FUT hair transplants:
- FUT is best for patients with limited hair available to act as donor follicles.
- FUT is recommended when patients want to see maximum results (coverage and volume) with a single procedure, such as someone balding at their crown.
What Does FUT Hair Transplants Treat?
Follicular unit transplantation is a highly effective method of hair restoration when there’s a significant need for coverage.
How Much Do FUT Hair Transplants Cost?
WebMD estimates that the average FUT hair transplant can cost between $4,000 and $15,000. To narrow down a more accurate estimate, a consultation with Barr Aesthetics is required. The amount of coverage you need will affect the final cost of the FUT procedure.
Are Hair Transplants Covered by Insurance?
As with many plastic surgery procedures, if they’re being performed solely for cosmetic reasons, it isn’t likely to be covered by insurance. However, if you’re having FUT transplants to remedy a medical condition (i.e. hair loss due to alopecia), it’s possible you could get partial insurance coverage for the procedure.
When consulting with Barr Aesthetics about your hair transplant in Utah, discuss the reasons for surgery; if it’s more than just cosmetic, you can take that information to your insurance provider to discuss coverage. You may need to submit proof that the hair transplant is due to a medical condition, which you can obtain from your doctor and/or our offices.
Is FUT for Men or Women?
While it may be more common for men to lose their hair and turn to hair transplantation as a remedy, FUT is a procedure available to both men and women. FUT is popular for treating pattern baldness, which is often seen in male patients. However, the procedure has proven effective for patients of either gender and is popular with people who wear their hair long to easily mask scarring.
What’s the FUT Transplant Procedure Like?
Here at Barr Aesthetics, we give our patients specific instructions for preparing for their procedure, as well as recommendations for aftercare. Patients should understand that they could experience some discomfort during or after the procedure, but pain and sensitivity of the area are carefully managed with a local anesthetic, and we can also offer medications to reduce anxiety.
Process: The transplant process for FUT involves removing individual hair follicles from another area on the patient’s scalp. Once extracted, the donor follicles are transplanted to the thinning area of the scalp. Once placed, the donor follicles continue in their normal growth cycle, creating a full, natural-looking, and self-sustaining head of hair.
The FUT technique is sometimes also known as the “strip” method or strip grafting since the follicles are harvested from a strip of the removed tissue. This often leads to more effective harvesting, allowing dense transplant placement over a wider area.
Results: The results of any hair transplant procedure depend on the skill of your physician. In a FUT transplant, donor hairs must be carefully extracted by a specialist and then placed with a keen eye for natural hair growth patterns, including direction of growth, distribution over an area, and natural hairline. Dr. Barr and her team have the skills and experience to deliver beautiful results for patients, creating a head of hair indistinguishable from natural, healthy growth.
What’s the difference between FUE and FUT?
An FUT hair transplant is just one option for patients at Barr Aesthetics; we also offer FUE hair transplants. Both of them work in generally the same way: harvesting donor follicles and transplanting them directly to the area affected by balding. The place where these two methods diverge is the process by which donor hairs are harvested.
FUT hair transplants obtain donor follicles from a thin strip of skin tissue removed from the scalp. Donor hairs are taken from this tissue and then implanted.
FUE hair transplants, on the other hand, harvest donor follicles directly from a donor area of the scalp. FUE transplants are a relatively newer procedure, so they can be more time-consuming and more expensive. However, thanks to the reduced scarring and shorter recovery time, many patients choose FUE transplants.
Which Hair Transplant Procedure is Better?
FUT transplants are a time-tested and well-established technique. However, just because this technique is older doesn’t mean that it will look like old-fashioned “hair plugs.” On the contrary, except for minor scarring, the results of a FUT transplant are indistinguishable from an FUE transplant.
Both procedures will give you a beautiful, natural, and full appearance. FUT transplants are often recommended to patients with advanced hair loss since there’s a higher harvest and success rate of donor follicles in this extraction approach. Ultimately, which approach is right for you will depend on several factors, and it’s best to consult with a professional as you make your decision.
FUT Hair Transplant FAQs
Is FUT Hair Restoration Right for Me?
To determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for hair restoration therapy, meet with our professionals for an evaluation. Dr. Barr and her team have had many years of experience offering FUT hair transplants to patients throughout Salt Lake.
During your consultation, your physician will discuss options available for your specific case, and make recommendations about the best treatment for you. Together, you’ll look over before and after photographs of actual patients who have a similar case so you can get an idea of what to expect from your hair restoration procedure.
Client Testimonials
Learn more about client experiences with FUT transplants in Utah by reading the reviews below, and checking out the before and after gallery.
frankie ann bridgeman2023-07-10Susan, and the front desk staff, are MARVELOUS especially, Susan...feel so cared for and about looking forward to my next visitkathy Sidwell2023-07-07Susan is absolutely the very there is. She is so knowledgeable, and you can tell she feels very passionate about her job. I learned so much and my skin has never looked better. The women that were at the desk were extremely professional and helpful in every way. My visit there was perfect in every way. Thank you.Leigh Cornu2023-06-07Not only is Colle a phenomenal esthetician and helped my skin look and feel better than it ever has in my life, I leave feeling better just having spent time with her. She is thoughtful, attentive, results motivated, kind and caring. She approaches any concerns I have with my skin as if they were her own and spends time and attention on making me , and my skin! feel and look the best it ever has. Can’t recommend her more!hayley andrews2023-03-24I had the pleasure of working with Dr Barr for my recent rhinoplasty, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From our initial consultation, Dr Barr listened carefully to my concerns and worked with me to develop a plan that would achieve the look I wanted. She used photos to help me visualize the final outcome and ensure we were on the same page. The actual procedure itself was a breeze, thanks to Dr Barr's expertise and attention to detail. I was amazed at the transformation when I saw my nose for the first time at my first post-op appointment. Dr Barr did an outstanding job and exceeded my expectations. Overall, I highly recommend Dr Barr to anyone considering a rhinoplasty or other cosmetic procedure. Her talent, dedication, and compassion make her stand out among her peers, and I am grateful for her exceptional workK. C.2023-03-14I traveled from Los Angeles to Salt Lake to have my blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) performed by Dr. Barr because I knew she was exceptionally qualified as an ENT facial plastic surgeon. I had a wonderful experience. Dr. Barr understood (better than I did) my desired outcomes and provided excellent alternatives to a mini-facelift (which I thought I needed). The blepharoplasty was amazingly pain-free with a local anesthetic, and I had minimal swelling and bruising. Because I work remotely, the only downtime I experienced was the afternoon of the procedure. A week after the operation, it was hard to tell that I had had any work done! Besides the blepharoplasty, my treatment included strategic filler, lightened melasma, and Kybella to shrink jowls. In addition, I started a round of EMface sessions (which I finished in LA) to lift and tone my facial muscles and skin. It's been a month, and the results are stunning. Because it takes the results of Kybella and EMface longer to fully appear, I feel like I am getting younger every day. All of the clinic staff I met were lovely. Elle guided me through the process and ensured that I always had the information and products I needed in her kind and timely manner. She deftly and efficiently provided laser treatment to help minimize bruising. Whitney conducted my EMface therapy, and her calm, confident approach created a relaxed environment during the sometimes bizarre sensations of the procedure. Dr. Barr had my best interest at heart when deciding which and how much of each product to use, and I would encourage anyone considering these types of treatments to get her opinion before having any work done. If I had known I was only a few weeks away from feeling this refreshed, I would have done it long ago!Jeff Motta2023-02-28Very professional business and Rey was able to put me at rest and was very clear about what to expect and explained what I would experience with my procedure. I would recommend Rey Ilada to everyone. Thank you! VVineela Maddukuri2023-02-28Absolutely love it. Susan explains everything so diligently and recommends really good products. She never pushes me to buy them. She is very thorough in all the procedures.Kozy2022-10-04Dr Lucy Barr did my rhinoplasty in April of this year and I’m over the moon with how amazing it is. Every step of the process was painless and I was given excellent care by her, her husband (Dr Sharma did my functionality surgery at the same time) and her staff. My results exceed my expectations. I’m so pleased! Dr Barr has also reconstructed my earlobes (I used to have them stretched big in the early 2000s) and I’ve also had laser work done on my pigmentation on my face. I see Susan for laser work, Chase for injections and Elle for facials. Every single member of this team is a gem. The office is clean and beautiful and every one is kind and the best in their field. Thank you for helping me to look my best, I genuinely love all of you.Diane Guido2022-09-21I rarely make online comments/reviews, but I felt this was important. The experience I have had at Barr Aesthetics has been fabulous! Colle has been doing a Med-lite treatment with me, and it has truly made a difference in the overall texture and tone of my skin. Of course, everyone is different, but this has certainly done wonders for me. And, Colle has been such fun to meet with over the past couple of months (and so caring) that I just want to post something. Oh, also, they have a cute little sign in the front office that asks you not bring young kids with you to the waiting room....I so appreciate that! Thank you Dr. Barr, Colle, and the whole office staff for everything that you do! Diane
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