Clinical Practice Guidelines for Follicular Unit Transplantation

The guidelines for Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery provide recommendations for hair restoration surgeons, emphasizing that these are not definitive standards of care. FUT involves excising a strip of scalp skin to harvest follicular unit grafts, offering benefits like maximum hair removal with minimal scarring. Ideal candidates for FUT have a narrow safe donor zone, good scalp elasticity, and typically do not wear short hair. The guidelines stress the importance of evaluating patient candidacy, considering factors like potential scarring and scalp elasticity, and provide detailed procedural steps, including anesthesia administration and strip removal. The document highlights that while FUT remains a viable option, the choice between FUT and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) should be tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.