Ergonomics in Follicular Unit Excision Surgery

    August 2021 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Jae Hyun Park, Na Rae Kim, Kotchamol Manonukul
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    TLDR Ergonomic improvements in hair transplant surgery reduce discomfort for surgeons and may improve patient outcomes.
    The document discusses the importance of ergonomics in follicular unit excision (FUE) hair transplant surgeries. The authors suggest various methods to improve ergonomics, such as using different positions, a motorized chair system, a fingertip touch sensor, a foot pedal, and a Bluetooth-based punching machine. They also recommend using a magnifying loupe, a high-definition microscope, and an entertainment and graft monitoring system for the patient. The authors use sharp implanters for graft placement to minimize graft popping and bleeding, reduce trauma, promote circulation recovery, prevent scarring, and increase graft survival rates. A survey of 10 hair surgeons who applied these ergonomic concepts showed significant improvement in musculoskeletal discomfort and pain, with an average satisfaction score of 4.8. However, the authors note that further research with more surgeons would be beneficial.
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