I have logged back in after 4 long years to give my opinion! I don't think you can get GREAT results with either FUE or STRIP but with going with strip it gives you better odds. I generally do see better, denser results on this forum with strip. That said, you take on the linear scar which will probably be fine but *could* stretch. You pay your money and take your choice.
I would imagine that impact of FUE on the donor is worse than strip but if you don't need much work done in your lifetime that might not matter. I have had FUE myself with Dr Feller (1010 grafts), the left side grew in ok but the left didn't. I would estimate (and I am in no way an expert) that it was in the 50-60% range. Was this Dr Fellers fault? No I shouldn't think so it could well be my physiology, who knows and to be honest it doesn't really matter now, it's done. From a personal perspective, Dr Feller came across as an exceptionally knowledgable surgeon and obviously can hold some strong views and comes across as defensive in the thread. This thread has been made into Feller vs. FUE which isn't really fair as if you look back over the last decade he has done more than most to try and progress things.
Isn't it nice that we have a number of experts who will give their view on this forum. Kudos to Feller, Vories & Bhatti.