Hair Transplantation Update

June 2015 in “ Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”

Nicole E. Rogers

hair transplant surgery male pattern hair loss female pattern hair loss donor elliptical harvesting follicular unit extraction medical therapy hair thinning hair transplant FUE

Studysummary This review discusses donor elliptical harvesting and follicular unit extraction in contemporary hair transplant surgery for pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results.

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Eight years ago, hair transplant surgery was highlighted as an effective treatment for both male and female pattern hair loss, offering natural and undetectable results. The study discussed two major techniques: donor elliptical harvesting and follicular unit extraction. Additionally, patients were advised to use medical therapy to maintain their surgical results and prevent further hair thinning.

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