Hair Transplantation: State of the Art

    May 2025 in “ Dermatologic Surgery
    Dawn Queen, Marc R. Avram
    TLDR Hair transplants now offer natural, lasting results with high satisfaction due to advanced techniques and therapies.
    Hair transplantation has become increasingly popular over the past 5 years due to advancements in techniques and medical therapies that maintain hair density, resulting in natural and long-lasting outcomes with high patient satisfaction. The review highlights follicular unit extraction and linear strip excision as state-of-the-art methods, with new devices enhancing the extraction and insertion processes. Improved hairline design and concurrent medical management have further enhanced aesthetic results. Future developments are expected in instrumentation, artificial intelligence, hair follicle cloning, and adjuvant medical management. The review analyzed 1,030 study abstracts from the PubMed database between 2019 and 2024.
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