Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a method of obtaining hair directly from the donor area, without the need for a linear incision. In this hair restoration procedure, fine instruments are used to make a small incision in the skin around the upper part of the follicular unit, which is then extracted directly from the scalp. Follicular Unit Extraction(FUE) is considered a different procedure from Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). In FUE, the follicular units are extracted directly from the scalp, rather than being microscopically dissected from a strip that has already been removed from the scalp as in FUT. In other words, the main difference between FUT and FUE is that in FUT, the follicular grafts are obtained by strip harvesting and dissection compared with direct extraction of each individual follicular unit in FUE.

Because FUE does not leave a linear scar, it is preferred for a lot of patients especially those who want to wear their hair very short. The procedure is also useful for those who have or may heal poorly from traditional strip harvesting (e.g. bad scarring).Furthermore, this technique is very convenient for those with a tight scalp. In some cases this technique is considered an important application to camouflage a widened linear donor scar from a prior hair transplant procedure.

-No linear scar: thus important especially for those who cut their hair short
-Possibility to take from donor area more than once over time thus ideal in cases with poor donor area
-Less post-operative downtime and exercise limitations
-Could be ideal for repairing donor scars that cannot be excised
-Decreases healing time in the donor area
-Useful for those with a great risk of scar formation or bad healing
-Ideal for tight scalp
-Ideal for giving a natural look especially for the hairline

Natural hair transplantation is the only sure permanent way to treat many cases (but not all) of baldness and hair loss. FUE can be performed for: -Male baldness/hair loss -Female baldness/hair loss -Male and females who wish to adjust their hairline -Cases suffering of skin diseases or previous accidents that led to permanent loss of hair -Correction of previous hair transplantation that led to scarring or disfigurement