FUE vs FUT Results Photography: Documentation Standards for UK Clinics
Key Takeaways
- FUE and FUT require different photography emphasis in the donor area documentation
- FUE donor photography needs macro-level detail to show extraction site healing
- FUT donor photography must document linear scar progression at consistent angles
- Both techniques require identical recipient area documentation protocols
- Gallery organisation by technique + Norwood classification maximises patient conversion
Patients choosing between FUE and FUT hair transplant techniques rely heavily on visual evidence — and the photography requirements for documenting each technique differ in important ways. FUE results photography emphasises individual graft quality and minimal donor scarring, while FUT documentation must carefully capture linear scar healing progression. Understanding these differences ensures your results gallery accurately represents the strengths of each technique you offer.
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View clinic photography servicesFUE Documentation Specifics
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) involves harvesting individual follicular units from the donor area, leaving tiny circular scars typically 0.8-1mm in diameter. Photography must capture:
- Donor area before extraction: Baseline density documentation
- Immediately post-extraction: Extraction pattern and density of harvest
- Donor area healing: 7 days, 30 days, and 3 months post-procedure
- Macro photography: Close-up shots showing individual extraction site healing — this requires a macro lens and controlled lighting
- Recipient area: Standard 5-angle protocol at each milestone
FUT Documentation Specifics
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) involves removing a strip of tissue from the donor area, leaving a linear scar. Photography must capture:
- Donor area before excision: Laxity assessment and baseline
- Linear scar documentation: Immediately post-closure, 1 month, 3 months, and 12 months — always at the same angle and camera distance
- Scar concealment: Photography showing hair coverage over the scar at various lengths — this reassures prospective patients
- Recipient area: Identical 5-angle protocol as FUE
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Organise your results gallery to help patients find cases relevant to their situation. The recommended structure: separate sections for FUE and FUT results, then subdivide by Norwood classification (II through VII). Each case should display the technique used, number of grafts, timeline, and the full set of standardised before-and-after photos. This clinical transparency builds trust and helps patients self-qualify before booking a consultation.
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