FUE: Basic and Advanced Techniques

The document from September 25, 2017, details the advancements in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), a hair transplantation technique that has evolved to provide natural-looking results with minimal scarring. It highlights the transition from small graft numbers to mega-sessions, allowing for better coverage and density, particularly in patients with limited donor capacity or higher Norwood classifications. FUE is noted to have a higher average hair per graft count compared to Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), as well as less post-procedure pain and no linear scarring. The document also discusses the importance of precise surgical planning, innovative tools, and the assessment of donor area quality, introducing concepts like "calculated density" and "coverage value" to predict the number of grafts needed. It emphasizes that the angle of hair penetration is crucial for minimizing scarring and that FUE has seen significant improvements over the past 15 years, leading to more homogenized and natural outcomes in hair restoration.