Follicular Unit Extraction Technique

January 2020

Sahar Nadimi

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TLDR FUE is a preferred hair restoration method because it avoids large scars and offers less pain.

The document discussed the evolution of hair grafting techniques, highlighting the rise of follicular unit extraction (FUE) as a preferred method in hair restoration. FUE was noted for its ability to avoid the linear scars associated with traditional strip harvesting by using small circular punches to extract individual follicular units. This technique was particularly beneficial for patients with reduced scalp laxity from previous procedures and those preferring short hair, as it resulted in small, scattered scars that were easier to conceal. Additionally, FUE offered less postoperative pain and the flexibility to harvest hair from various body areas. Advances in FUE punch technology had improved outcomes by reducing follicular transection rates.

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