Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

In 2005, Robert M. Bernstein MD provided an extensive overview of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), a technique for hair restoration surgery that transplants hair in its natural groupings. The document emphasized the importance of assessing a patient's donor reserves, the precision of FUT compared to older techniques, and introduced Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) as a less invasive alternative. It also discussed the importance of aesthetic judgment in hairline design and the necessity of a well-trained surgical team. The document outlined the need to differentiate between types of alopecia for diagnosis and planning, advised caution against early-age transplants, and highlighted the role of medications like finasteride. It provided detailed preoperative instructions, considerations for the surgical procedure, and postoperative care, but did not include specific study data or participant numbers. The document also discussed common pitfalls in FUT and the importance of avoiding them for successful outcomes.