FUE is an abbreviation for follicular unit extraction and FUT is an abbreviation for follicular unit transplantation. You may also see FUT called the strip method.
FUE is a method in which a small punch- like device is used to remove individual follicular units from the donor area. With FUT or the strip method a piece of hair bearing scalp is removed from the donor area. The wound is then stitched or stapled closed.