Current Practices and Controversies in Cosmetic Hair Restoration

May 2013 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Kenneth C. Williams

TLDR The document concludes that hair restoration has advanced significantly, with FUE becoming more popular, and stresses the importance of physician training and ethical practices in the field.

In 2013, the document outlined the evolution of cosmetic hair restoration, detailing the advancements from early scalp flaps to the development of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and the emergence of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). FUE, which harvests individual follicular units, became more popular due to technological improvements that allowed for lower transection rates and the ability to harvest more follicles in one session. The document highlighted the need for more scientific studies to directly compare FUE and FUT, while also addressing the ethical concerns of nonphysicians performing hair surgeries. It concluded by emphasizing the significant progress in creating natural-looking hairlines and the automation of FUE, urging physicians to be well-trained in these procedures and to adhere to ethical and legal standards in hair restoration surgery.

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