Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant Harvest: A Review of Current Recommendations and Future Considerations

    January 2014 in “ Dermatology online journal ”
    Lindsay M Bicknell, Natalie Kash, Chitra Kavouspour, Rashid M Rashid
    Studysummary This article discusses Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) as a minimally invasive hair restoration technique that avoids the drawbacks of traditional strip surgery and highlights ongoing procedural advancements.
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