TLDR Follicular Unit Transplantation is a reliable hair restoration method with a high success rate and minimal scarring.
Three years ago, the procedure of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) was discussed as a reliable method for hair restoration, with a graft survival rate greater than 95% when performed correctly. The process involves removing scalp tissue from the occipital area, dissecting the follicular units microscopically, and reimplanting them into areas of hair loss. Despite leaving an occipital scar, the impact is minimal with the use of trichophytic incisions. The success of the procedure heavily relies on proper patient selection and treatment planning, considering factors such as the patient's genetic predisposition for hair loss and the characteristics of the donor area. Complications from the procedure are rare and typically revolve around issues that may occur during local anesthesia-type procedures.
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August 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
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September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helps grow eyebrows and eyelashes in severe alopecia areata patients.
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March 2019 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a good hair transplant option that doesn't require shaving and can transplant up to 3000 grafts daily.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Hair follicle transplantation can hide scars but often needs more than one surgery for better results.
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January 2002 in “Nowotwory” Hair transplant is effective for treating hair loss caused by radiation and improves patients' quality of life.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine”
