Patient Selection for Follicular Unit Extraction Versus Linear Strip Donor Harvesting

November 2023 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery ”

Raymond J. Konior

follicular unit extraction linear strip donor harvesting strip follicular unit transplantation follicular unit excision safe donor area donor scarring graft yield FUE strip harvesting FUT donor area scarring graft success

Studysummary This study discusses the advantages and disadvantages of two hair graft harvesting methods, strip follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit excision, highlighting their implications for creating effective surgical plans for hair restoration without providing specific new results.

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