Donor Site Preservation and Long-Term Management in Follicular Unit Extraction: A Structured Clinical Framework for Surgical Planning and Complication Prevention

    June 2026 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Abdulaziz Balwi, Tamer Koldaş
    Studysummary This review synthesizes evidence on strategies to preserve donor aesthetics and reserve in follicular unit extraction, emphasizing conservative extraction limits and long-term planning to prevent donor site morbidity.
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