TLDR The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
In 1999, the document outlined the evolution of hair transplantation to follicular unit transplantation (FUT), emphasizing the importance of preserving natural follicular units for more efficient and natural-looking results. It highlighted the problems with older methods, such as transection and inefficient use of donor hair, and the benefits of FUT, including smaller wounds and better graft survival. A study within the document showed that intact follicular units had a higher survival rate (113%) compared to single-hair micrografts (82%) at 5 1/2 months post-transplant. The document also discussed strategic planning for patients with active hair loss, the finite nature of donor hair supply, and the impact of hair characteristics on cosmetic outcomes. It argued against combining units to create density, which can look unnatural and deplete donor hair. The importance of considering hair characteristics and long-term planning was emphasized, as well as the advantages of using a dissecting microscope for minimal transection of follicular units. The introduction of the Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel was mentioned as a way to make high-quality FUT more accessible. The number of participants in the study was not mentioned.
25 citations,
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
9 citations,
June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel may allow faster hair transplants with less bleeding and similar healing and growth compared to manual methods.
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January 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration effectiveness can be measured.
72 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
67 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
10 citations,
May 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp reductions are no longer commonly recommended.
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January 1996 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers in hair transplantation may have potential but require caution due to possible damage and reduced graft survival.
94 citations,
August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
26 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplantation techniques have improved, making the process safer and more effective with less visible scarring.
4 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” FUE hair transplants have improved to give more natural results with less scarring and pain.
4 citations,
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
