A Side-By-Side Study of 20 Consecutive FUE Patients Comparing the Use of a 0.9mm Sharp vs. 0.9mm Blunt Punch

    November 2016 in “ International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery ”
    David Josephitis, Ron Shapiro
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    Studysummary This article discusses the progress of follicular unit extraction (FUE) over the past 15 years but reports no new research findings. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    The study compared the use of a 0.9mm sharp punch versus a 0.9mm blunt punch in follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedures across 20 consecutive patients. The research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of each punch type in hair transplantation. The findings indicated that both punch types were effective, but there were differences in transection rates and ease of use. The study provided insights into the advantages and limitations of each punch type, contributing to the ongoing development and refinement of FUE techniques.
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