Multiple Follicular Units (MFU Grafts)
At AZ Hair Restoration, we are your premier destination for natural-looking hair restoration solutions. We specialize in the precise application of Linear Multiple Follicular Units (MFU) to achieve unmatched density and authenticity in hair transplantation.
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Understanding Follicular Units: The Foundation of Hair Transplantation
Hair naturally grows in small groups, known as Follicular Units, rather than as individual hairs. These units consist of 1-4 hair follicles, along with sebaceous glands, nerves, and blood vessels. The arrangement of these units plays a critical role in the overall density and appearance of hair.
Hair transplantation surgery aims to replicate this natural pattern, ensuring seamless and authentic results. During the procedure, surgeons carefully harvest follicular units from donor areas—where hair is genetically resistant to balding—and transplant them to areas experiencing thinning or hair loss.
What Are Multiple Follicular Units Grafts?
Linear Multiple Follicular Unit (MFU) grafts represent an advancement in hair transplantation. While traditional Follicular Unit (FU) grafts contain an average of 2-3 hairs per graft, MFU grafts combine 2-3 follicular units per graft, yielding 6-8 hairs per graft. This technique allows for greater hair density and enhanced coverage, resulting in natural-looking, fuller hair.
In scalp hair transplantation, Dr. Arthur Zacco commonly uses FU grafts along the hairline and temples to create a natural, feathered look, while MFU grafts are placed behind the hairline to increase density and fullness.
Traditional MFUs vs. Linear MFUs
Historically, traditional MFU grafts were associated with wide, “plug-like” grafts that resulted in an unnatural appearance. These outdated techniques lacked the precision needed to deliver seamless density.
Dr. Zacco’s innovative approach with Linear MFUs has revolutionized the process, maintaining the thinness of FU grafts while incorporating multiple groupings of follicles. This allows for grafts to be placed closer together, creating a more natural-looking density across larger areas. The result is a dense, seamless, and natural appearance.
FUT (Strip Method) vs. FUE
The FUT (Strip Method) offers significant advantages, particularly in its ability to transplant a larger number of follicles in each session. FUT can move 2-3 times more follicles compared to FUE. By producing both FU and MFU grafts, FUT/Strip hair transplants allow for greater hair density in the recipient areas.
With FUE, there is a higher follicular transection rate (30-50%) because follicles are harvested blindly, as they are beneath the skin’s surface. In contrast, FUT/Strip procedures have a much lower follicular transection rate (approximately 3%), as the follicles are carefully visualized under a microscope before being grafted, ensuring better preservation and less risk of damage.
FUE is ideal for small areas and offers the benefit of minimal scarring, with tiny scars that can be hidden with short haircuts (#1-2 clipper length). The recovery time for FUE at the donor site is about 3-4 days, whereas FUT requires about 8-10 days. However, recovery time for the recipient area is the same for both methods—approximately 8-10 days.
With FUT, the risk of depleting the donor hair supply is minimized, ensuring that there is enough hair available for both current and future balding areas. In contrast, FUE can exhaust the donor follicles before all balding areas are treated, making FUT/Strip a better option for individuals with extensive hair loss.
For an in-depth comparison of FUE vs. FUT/Strip, view our Video Comparison.
The Expertise of Dr. Arthur Zacco
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Arthur Zacco has been performing hair transplantation longer than anyone in Wake and surrounding counties. As the owner and founder of AZ Hair Restoration, Dr. Zacco is the area’s leading hair transplant authority, specializing in both FUE and FUT (Strip Method) hair transplantation. He personally oversees every procedure, ensuring that each treatment is tailored to the patient’s unique needs and goals.
When you schedule a free consultation, you’ll meet with Dr. Zacco directly, who will answer all your questions and design an individualized hair restoration plan. He views these consultations as opportunities for education and honest discussion—not sales pitches. When you meet with Dr. Zacco, you’ll immediately understand why he is considered the area’s foremost expert in hair restoration.
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Multiple Follicular Units FAQ
Who performs hair transplant procedures at AZ Hair Restoration?
Dr. Arthur Zacco, a leading expert in hair transplantation, performs all procedures at AZ Hair Restoration. Unlike other facilities where techs perform most hair transplant duties. including donor harvesting, FUE punch graft harvesting, and slits for graft placement. However, Dr. Zacco does not delegate these responsibilities to anyone but himself.
How can I schedule a consultation at AZ Hair Restoration?
Scheduling a consultation at AZ Hair Restoration is easy! Contact our office at (919) 615-0577 to speak with our staff and book an appointment. We offer both virtual consultations and in-person appointments to accommodate your needs and preferences.
Is financing available for hair restoration procedures?
We offer financing options to make hair restoration more accessible for our patients. Our team can discuss financing options during your consultation and help you find a solution that fits your budget. We also offer certain discounts you may be eligible for, so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date with any discounts available.
What are Linear Multiple Follicular Units (MFU) Grafts?
Linear Multiple Follicular Units (MFU) grafts represent a significant advancement in hair transplantation. Unlike traditional MFU grafts, which combine 2 or 3 hair groupings into each round graft as a large clump or plug, Linear MFU grafts are as thin as single Follicular Unit grafts. This innovative technique allows for the transplantation of significantly more density into transplanted areas, resulting in enhanced coverage and natural-looking results.
How does MFU differ from standard Hair Transplantation (FUT)?
While Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) remains a common technique in hair restoration, integrating MFU grafts into the procedure enhances its appearance. Standard FUT typically involves harvesting and transplanting individual follicular units, whereas MFU combines multiple follicular unit grafts with follicular unit grafts to achieve both density and a natural appearance.
Why should I choose MFU for my hair restoration procedure?
Follicular Units produce a natural feathered appearance because the grafts are fine and whispery. In the hairline, a natural appearance is very important. Behind the hairline, density is very important, and the multiple follicular unit grafts do this best.
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Hair restoration, particularly through hair transplantation, has established itself as the leading and most effective solution for hair loss. While alternatives like medications, wigs, and laser treatments may offer temporary relief, they simply cannot match the long-lasting results and value of hair transplantation. Some commonly used medications also carry the risk of permanent side effects, making it essential to choose the safest and most effective approach. Hair transplantation provides a natural, durable solution that continues to evolve, delivering remarkable results with minimal risk.