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

TLDR Linear-strip excision is a traditional hair restoration method with specific pros and cons compared to newer techniques.

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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