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Consultation
Dr. Osayande evaluates brow position, forehead and hairline anatomy, eyelid skin, facial symmetry, medical history, and your goals. Photographs help document the relationship between the brow and upper eyelids.
FUT Hair Transplantationin Rockville, Maryland
Maximum density in a single session
What Is FUT Hair Transplantation?
FUT, or follicular unit transplantation, is a hair restoration technique that harvests a thin strip of donor scalp, from which individual follicular units are dissected and transplanted to thinning areas. Signature Facial Plastic Surgery serves patients in Rockville, Bethesda, and the greater Washington, DC area.
Maximum density in a single session
What can FUT hair transplantation restore?
Follicular unit transplantation removes a thin strip of tissue from the donor area at the back of the scalp, from which follicular units are dissected under magnification and placed where density has been lost. The donor site is closed in a fine line.
The advantage is yield. FUT can deliver a high graft count in one session without shaving the entire donor area, which suits patients covering a larger area or who prefer not to change their appearance beforehand.
- Extensive thinning requiring a high graft count
- A receding hairline with crown involvement
- Widening of the part in female pattern loss
- A preference for keeping hair long during recovery
- Limited donor density where yield matters most
FUT leaves a thin linear scar across the back of the scalp. It sits comfortably under hair worn at a moderate length, but would show with a very short clipper cut. If you wear your hair close-cropped, FUE is the better fit.
Thoughtful patient selection
Is FUT right for you?
You may be a good candidate if you need a high number of grafts, wear your hair long enough to conceal a linear scar, have sufficient scalp laxity for closure, and are in good general health.
FUT is generally not recommended for patients who wear their hair very short, who have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring, or whose scalp laxity would make closure difficult. These are assessed directly at consultation.
Yield and scar quality together
Your personalized FUT plan
Dr. Osayande plans strip width against your scalp laxity, since taking more tissue than the scalp can comfortably close is what produces a widened scar. Yield is never pursued at the expense of the donor line.
The same design principles govern placement as in FUE: hairline shape suited to your face, graft angle matched to native direction, and single-hair grafts along the leading edge.
“FUE and FUT are not better and worse. They are different trade-offs, and the right one depends on your hair and how you wear it.”
From consultation through regrowth
Your FUT experience at Signature
Surgical Planning
Your incision pattern, degree of repositioning, anesthesia plan, and whether another procedure would add meaningful benefit are selected for your anatomy—not from a standard formula.
Procedure Day
Brow lift surgery is performed with anesthesia appropriate to the planned technique and setting. The tissues are carefully repositioned and secured while the incisions are closed with attention to scar quality.
Follow-Up
Scheduled postoperative visits allow Dr. Osayande to monitor swelling, incision healing, brow position, and your gradual return to normal activities.
Planning your downtime
FUT recovery and results
Healing varies by patient, but the following timeline offers a general framework.
First 48 hours
Sleep with your head elevated. The donor closure is kept clean and dry as instructed.
Days 10–14
Sutures are removed at a scheduled follow-up, and the donor line begins to settle.
Weeks 2–6
Transplanted hairs shed, which is an expected part of the growth cycle.
Months 3–18
New growth begins around months three to four, with the fuller result at twelve to eighteen months.
When will I see the final result?
Growth begins around months three to four, with the fuller result visible at twelve to eighteen months.
How long do results last?
Transplanted follicles are generally durable. Untransplanted hair can continue to thin, so a long-term plan often includes medical therapy.
What are the risks?
Bleeding, infection, numbness near the donor closure, widening of the donor scar, folliculitis, and poor graft survival.
Considering upper-face rejuvenation?
Start with the right diagnosis.
Your consultation will determine whether the change you see comes primarily from the brow, upper eyelids, dynamic muscle activity, or a combination of factors.
Why choose Signature
A facial plastic surgeon’s perspective
Dr. Bella Osayande is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon whose practice is focused on the face, eyes, brows, nose, neck, and hair. That focused training supports a comprehensive, whole-face approach to every procedure she performs.
Her approach emphasizes precise planning, natural facial expression, honest treatment recommendations, and results that feel proportionate to the individual—not a predetermined aesthetic ideal.
- Fellowship-trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Care centered on facial anatomy and natural-looking results
- Personalized surgical planning and direct surgeon follow-up
- Located in Rockville, serving Bethesda, Montgomery County, Washington, DC, and the greater DMV
Frequently asked questions
FUT Hair Transplant FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about surgery, recovery, scars, and treatment selection.
What is the difference between FUT and FUE?
FUT removes a thin strip of donor tissue from which follicular units are dissected, while FUE harvests units individually. FUT can yield a high graft count in one session and does not require shaving the whole donor area, but it leaves a thin linear scar.
How noticeable is the FUT scar?
The scar is a thin line across the back of the scalp, concealed by hair worn at a moderate length or longer. It would be visible with a very short clipper cut, which is the main reason to consider FUE instead.
Who is FUT better suited for?
Patients who need a high number of grafts in a single session, who wear their hair long enough to cover a linear scar, and who prefer not to shave the donor area.
When are the sutures removed after FUT?
Typically around ten to fourteen days after the procedure, at a scheduled follow-up visit.
When will I see results from FUT?
Transplanted hairs shed within the first few weeks. New growth generally begins around months three to four, with the fuller result visible at twelve to eighteen months.
Can FUT and FUE be combined?
In some cases, yes. Patients needing extensive coverage may benefit from both approaches across a staged plan, which is discussed at consultation.
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