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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March 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The new FUE device improves hair transplant safety and efficiency.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The edge out punch is a tool that lowers the chance of damaging hair follicles during hair transplant surgery.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that new treatments for hair loss may involve a combination of cosmetics, clinical methods, and genetic approaches.
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October 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
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April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Partial hair follicle extraction can effectively double the number of hair follicles for transplants, with most surviving and growing normally after a year.
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December 2009 in “Medical hypotheses” Identifying specific hair follicle parts could lead to better hair loss treatments.
