Integrating Follicular Unit Extraction Into a Hair Restoration Office

    July 2013 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”
    James S. Harris, Tina Lardner
    Image of study
    TLDR Dr. James Harris successfully incorporated Follicular Unit Extraction into his hair restoration practice, offering more surgical options and achieving natural results with the help of a team approach.
    In 2003, Dr. James Harris integrated Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) into his hair restoration practice, overcoming initial challenges such as the learning curve and maintaining high-quality grafts. Over the past decade, the clinic developed a workflow incorporating both strip surgeries and FUE, offering patients more surgical options. The role of surgical assistants shifted but remained critical to the success of the surgical outcome. The learning curve for FUE was similar to that of traditional grafting, with smaller surgeries of 300-500 grafts recommended initially. The size of the surgery and the speed of extraction determined the number of assistants needed. The clinic also developed a system for scheduling multiple surgeries in a day. The surgical assistants played a crucial role in patient preparation, graft inspection, graft placement, and post-operative care. The clinic found that a team approach contributed to the success of the surgeries, and that FUE offered a viable choice for natural results without a strip excision.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 162 results

      community Verteporfin and Microneedling

      in Treatments 5 months ago
      Clinical studies by Dr. Barghouthi and Dr. Bloxham indicate that Verteporfin, when used with FUE and FUT hair transplantation methods, shows promise in hair follicle regeneration and minimal scarring due to its ability to inhibit Yes-associated protein (YAP). Microneedling at depths of 3-3.5mm, combined with Verteporfin, could potentially reactivate dormant follicles, although the optimal dosage and application method are still under investigation. Concerns remain about the DHT sensitivity of regenerated follicles, highlighting the need for further research to optimize trauma levels and Verteporfin concentrations to achieve effective and scar-free hair regeneration.

      community How is verteporfin doing in trials?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results