With the FUT method, a narrow strip of skin containing hair follicles is taken from the back of the head, divided into individual grafts under the microscope and transplanted into thinning or bald areas.
Planning of the hairline and the treatment concept together with your treating doctor
Preparation of the grafts under the microscope by trained hair transplant technicians
Carried out under sterile operating theatre conditions
Personal care before and after the procedure
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FUT hair transplant in Düsseldorf: consultation, procedure and aftercare in one place
Consultation room
Your FUT hair transplant takes place at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf, from the first consultation to the follow-up appointment after about 12 months. In the specialist clinic for plastic and aesthetic surgery, hair transplants are carried out under sterile operating theatre conditions, and the procedure is outpatient.
The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine in Lörick, in the Am Seestern office district near the B7. The U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on site. This makes the appointments after the procedure, for example to have the stitches removed, easy to reach from all over Düsseldorf, from Meerbusch, Neuss and the surrounding area.
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What is the FUT method?
The FUT technique is, alongside the FUE method, the second method of hair transplantation that is recognised today. FUT stands for Follicular Unit Transplantation. The donor hair is taken as a strip of skin about 1 to 1.5 cm wide (a “strip”) from the donor area at the back of the head. This is also where the alternative name of the method comes from: strip harvesting or strip method. Because only a narrow area has to be shaved, it is also an option for women and for longer hair.
Methods compared
FUT or FUE?
Both methods transplant your own hair follicles from the ring of hair. How they obtain the follicles determines the scar, the quantity and the shaving.
01FUT hair transplantStrip method
The strip of skin containing up to 3,000 follicular units is taken from the back of the head; hair transplant technicians divide it into individual grafts under stereo microscopes. The extraction site is closed with the trichophytic wound closure, and hair grows through the scar. This allows more freedom in choosing a hairstyle.
Donor hair is enough foras a rule 3 to 4 sessions
Duration
3 to 6 hours
Grafts per session
up to about 3,000
Scar
a narrow, linear scar
Shaving
only a narrow area at the back of the head
02FUE hair transplantSingle extraction
The hair follicles are taken individually, without a strip of skin and without a linear scar; pinpoint micro-scars remain. FUE usually requires a larger, healthy and dense donor area, is more time-consuming and is used in particular for smaller areas.
Donor hair is enough foras a rule 1 to 2 treatments
Preparation of the follicular units that have been taken
After the strip of skin has been taken, which can carry up to 3,000 follicular units (grafts), trained hair transplant technicians divide the strip under stereo microscopes into individual hair follicles. The grafts are then prepared for implantation, stored chilled and kept moist at all times so that the hair roots do not die. This protects the grafts from external influences until they are implanted. The FUT technique is a procedure that has been used for decades. It is particularly suitable for large treatment areas because many grafts can be obtained in one session.
The result of a hair transplant is influenced by the experience of the surgeon and the surgeon’s team of hair transplant technicians, by compliance with hygiene and material standards and by the medical technology used. At Klinik am Seestern, hair transplants are carried out under sterile operating theatre conditions.
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When is the FUT strip method an option?
If the donor area at the back of the head is thin, or after previous hair transplants
If many grafts are needed in one session
For patients who do not want to shave their hair short
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Wound closure after the strip has been taken
The site from which the strip of skin was taken is closed with a suture. The stitches can be removed about 14 days after the procedure by us or by your GP.
At Klinik am Seestern, we use what is known as trichophytic wound closure for this. With this technique, hair can grow through the sutured area, so that the scar is usually covered by hair. This allows more freedom in choosing a hairstyle, even with shorter haircuts.
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How does hair transplantation with the FUT method work?
The recipient area is prepared for the grafts in a precise arrangement with small openings about the size of a pore, known as slits. Our hair transplant technicians then insert the follicular units one by one into the recipient area. The instruments are chosen to suit the properties of the hair follicles.
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The treatment process at a glance: FUT technique
Step 1
Beforehand
Your treatment plan. Before the procedure, the treatment plan, including the marked hairline, is discussed one last time with your treating doctor. You will be told the expected duration of treatment: FUT hair transplants at Klinik am Seestern take between 3 and 6 hours.
Step 2
Day of surgery
The strip of skin. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia. The procedure begins with the removal of the strip of skin containing the hair roots to be transplanted from the ring of hair.
Step 3
Preparation
Under the microscope. Under stereo microscopes, our hair transplant technicians obtain the follicular units. Between extraction and transplantation, the follicular units are stored chilled.
Step 4
Insertion
Into the bald areas. The recipient area is prepared for the grafts using the slit technique. Our hair transplant technicians insert the follicular units into the bald areas. They pay particular attention to the natural direction of hair growth and the planned hairline. A solution to soothe the scalp is then applied.
Step 5
The first few days
The resting phase. After the procedure you receive the most important information and recommendations on how to behave during the first few days. Wash the transplanted hair in the first few days only as instructed by Klinik am Seestern. The hair is now in a resting phase.
Step 6
Weeks 2 to 4
Stitches and healing. The stitches can be removed about 14 days after the procedure by us or by your GP. The donor area usually heals in 2 to 3 weeks, and after 2 weeks you are back out among people. You avoid sport for 4 weeks.
Step 7
After about 12 months
The result. The result of the hair transplant can be assessed after about 12 months. The transplanted hair has then grown in and is a few centimetres long.
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What does an FUT hair transplant cost in Düsseldorf? Costs and financing
The cost of an FUT hair transplant depends on the extent of the procedure. With the same number of grafts, FUT is somewhat cheaper than FUE, which usually requires a larger, healthy and dense donor area and is more time-consuming. How many grafts are possible in your case is something we discuss in the consultation at Klinik am Seestern. Afterwards we will prepare a no-obligation treatment quote for you. Financing is possible through our financing partner; more on this under Financing your treatment.
For aesthetic and medical reasons, the upper limit is about 3,000 grafts. For most patients, this corresponds to slightly fewer than 6,000 individual hairs. How many grafts are possible in your case is something we discuss in the consultation.
Does the back of the head have to be shaved for an FUT hair transplant?
Only a narrow area at the back of the head where the strip of skin is taken. Once the suture has been closed, this area is covered by the surrounding hair.
Do scars form in the donor area?
An FUT hair transplant leaves a narrow, linear scar. The wound is closed in such a way that hair normally grows through the scar again (known as trichophytic closure). As a result, the scar is usually not very noticeable over time.
How long does the healing process take for an FUT in the donor area?
As a rule, 2 to 3 weeks. During this time, avoid direct sunlight, sauna and solarium so as not to disturb healing. You should avoid sport for 4 weeks.
For how many treatments is the donor hair at the back of the head enough?
As a rule, 3 to 4 sessions are possible. Even then, there is usually only one scar, because the previous scar is usually removed as well in a follow-up procedure. It is covered by the remaining donor hair.
What does an FUT hair transplant cost in Düsseldorf?
The costs depend on the extent of the procedure. With the same number of grafts, FUT is somewhat cheaper than the more time-consuming FUE. After your consultation at Klinik am Seestern, you will receive a no-obligation treatment quote. Financing is possible through our financing partner.
Where in Düsseldorf does the FUT hair transplant take place?
Consultation, procedure and aftercare take place at the Klinik am Seestern, Am Seestern 4 in 40547 Düsseldorf-Lörick. The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine near the B7, the U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds.
I am a lipoedema and lymphoedema patient and have been trying to find help for about 10 years. Here it was no problem at all! I was called in quickly, was well looked after, my questions were answered very professionally, and I was able to leave the practice in tears of joy! Many thanks for the support so far.
Alina · October 2026
The friendliness of everyone I dealt with.
Anonymous · July 2026
I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
Kerasoula P. · June 2026
Very beautiful clinic, wonderful reception and great service. The consultation with the doctor was very comprehensive and she addressed all my questions, which is all you could wish for as a patient / customer. I will definitely have my treatment done here.
Sandra W. · April 2026
Dr. Bromba took the time and advised me very well.
Anonymous · April 2026
A very kind doctor. I felt very comfortable from the first moment!
Elisabeth-katrin · March 2026
Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
Mix · February 2026
I was welcomed and advised incredibly kindly. The consultation takes place on an equal footing and without medical jargon, and what I like best is that they paid attention to what the best treatment is for my concern, and not to what would earn the practice the most money. I took a week to think it over, but actually the decision to choose the clinic was made much sooner.
Anonymous · January 2026
Everyone was very friendly, especially the nurses.
Anonymous · October 2025
I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent and friendly consultation.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent consultation, super friendly staff!
Anonymous · September 2025
Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
Andreas M. · August 2025
Very competent consultation and medical examinations. I feel very well looked after.
BrigitteM · August 2025
I really liked the super friendly manner of the ladies at reception, and also that the doctor took the time to see and advise me, as well as the nice lady who went through the cost plan with me. I felt wonderfully looked after and will definitely have my treatment there. Thank you once again for everything so far.
Astrid R. · August 2025
A conversation in peace and without time pressure. I felt very well looked after.
Anonymous · August 2025
I was welcomed very nicely. The doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. She also showed understanding that one does not decide straight away.
Anonymous · July 2025
Dr. Bromba's calm, matter-of-fact manner and his competence really convinced me during the consultation.
