Linear-Strip Excision for Hair Restoration

January 2025

Samuel M. Lam

linear-strip excision follicular unit excision hair restoration surgical intervention medical therapy LSE FUE

Studysummary This chapter reviews when to perform linear-strip excision vs. follicular unit excision for hair loss surgery, noting their respective advantages and disadvantages, without presenting new clinical findings.

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The document discusses the management of hair loss through medical therapy and surgical intervention, focusing on the linear-strip excision (LSE) method for hair restoration. LSE is a traditional technique involving a linear incision to harvest hair, compared to the newer follicular unit excision (FUE) method. The chapter outlines when to choose each procedure based on their respective advantages and disadvantages, providing a comprehensive introduction for surgeons interested in exploring these techniques further.

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research FUT Fights Back: Drs. Pathomvanich and Wong's Expertise and Results on Follicular Unit Transplantation

8 citations , September 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international”

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