The Edge Out Punch: An Advancement That Reduces Transections in Follicular Unit Excision Hair Transplantation

    June 2020 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Roberto Trivellini, Aditya K. Gupta
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    TLDR The edge out punch is a tool that lowers the chance of damaging hair follicles during hair transplant surgery.
    The document from June 22, 2020, describes the edge out punch, a tool created to minimize the transection of hair follicles during follicular unit excision (FUE) hair transplantation. The edge out punch's design, with thick walls and an internal bevel, directs the graft into the punch's center and away from the sharp cutting edge, thereby reducing the risk of damaging the follicles. This tool is particularly advantageous for patients with curly hair. The document highlights the mechanics behind the edge out punch and its benefits in improving graft quality, but it does not provide data from a study with a specific number of participants. The author of the document has a financial interest in the company that produces the edge out punch, while the other author has no conflicts of interest.
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