Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant: Curves Ahead

    May 2019 in “ Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery ”
    Ravi Sharma, Anushri Ranjan
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    TLDR FUE hair transplant is a promising method with benefits like less scarring, but requires a skilled surgeon and can damage hair follicles.
    In 2019, the document "Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant: Curves Ahead" discussed the FUE method of hair transplantation. This technique involves extracting individual hair follicles from a donor area and transplanting them to a balding area. The document highlighted the advantages of FUE, such as less visible scarring and less post-operative discomfort compared to traditional methods. However, it also noted challenges, including the need for high skill and experience from the surgeon, and the potential for damage to the hair follicles during extraction. The document also mentioned that FUE has been successfully used in correcting alopecia, cleft lip scars, post-burn or surgical scars, vitiligo, and as an adjuvant to other maxillofacial procedures. Despite its challenges, the document concluded that FUE is a promising technique for hair transplantation.
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