Follicular Unit Excision Terminology And Overview

October 2022 in “ Hair Transplantation ”

follicular unit excision follicular unit extraction FUE hair restoration surgery graft quality

Studysummary This article discusses the establishment and global adoption of standardized terminology for follicular unit excision (FUE) by the ISHRS, which aids effective communication among hair restoration practitioners.

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In 2013, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) committee on FUE terminology established a standardized set of terms for follicular unit excision (FUE), which was previously known as follicular unit extraction. This terminology provided clear definitions for various techniques, steps, graft quality, patterns of injury, and methods to assess the quality of FUE surgery. Since its publication, it became the standard among hair restoration surgeons globally, facilitating effective communication in both clinical practice and academic settings.

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research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction: Lower Follicle Transection Rates and Expanded Patient Candidacy

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