Depth Control in Follicular Unit Excision: A New Classification from a Detailed Analysis of 30 Patients Undergoing FUE Technique for Hair Restoration

    August 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Otavio Boaventura, Cleber Stuque
    Studysummary This study investigated variation in depth control during follicular unit extraction and introduced a new depth classification, highlighting depth variability within different zones of the scalp's safe donor area.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on onlinelibrary.wiley.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 9

    1. A Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device for All-Purpose Hair Graft Harvesting Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2021
    2. A 2019 Guide to Currently Accepted FUE and Implanter Terminology International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery · 2019
    3. Dynamics of Follicular Unit Extraction Hair transplant forum international · 2017
    4. Various Types of Minor Trauma to Hair Follicles During Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Transplantation Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2017
    5. Hidden Transection of Follicular Unit Extraction in Donor Site Dermatologic Surgery · 2016
    6. An Analysis of Follicular Punches, Mechanics, and Dynamics in Follicular Unit Extraction Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America · 2013
    7. Use of Body Hair and Beard Hair in Hair Restoration Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America · 2013
    8. Follicular Unit Extraction: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hair Transplantation Dermatologic Surgery · 2002
    9. Distribution of Human Hair in Follicular Units Dermatologic Surgery · 1999

    Related research 7

    1. Scalp Hair Loss Is Not Random Across Follicular Units: A New Insight Into Human Hair Aging International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2023
    2. Alterations in Hair Follicle Morphology and Hair Shaft Production After Follicular Unit Transplantation The American Journal of Dermatopathology · 2016
    3. Hair Follicle Plasticity with Complemented Immune-Modulation Following Follicular Unit Extraction International Journal of Trichology · 2015
    4. Hair Loss in Autoimmune Cutaneous Bullous Disorders Dermatologic Clinics · 2011
    5. Donor Hair Follicle Preservation by Partial Follicular Unit Extraction: A Method to Optimize Hair Transplantation Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2010
    6. Histology of the Human Hair Follicle Springer eBooks · 2008
    7. Distribution of Human Hair in Follicular Units Dermatologic Surgery · 1999