Recycling of Previously Transplanted Hair: A Novel Indication for Follicular Unit Extraction

June 2018 in “ Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ”

Alireza Mohebipour, Serena Gianfaldoni, Torello Lotti, Marigdalia K. Ramirez‐Fort, Christopher S. Lange, Homayoun Sadeghi‐Bazargani, Uwe Wollina, Georgi Tchernev, Amir Feily

androgenetic alopecia follicular unit extraction hair transplantation hair follicles grafts re-transplantation FUE

TLDR Recycling hair from past transplants can improve hair density and patient satisfaction.

In 2018, a case study was conducted on a 26-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia who was dissatisfied with the results of his previous hair transplantation. The researchers successfully recycled previously implanted hair follicles using follicular unit extraction (FUE) to improve the patient's hair density and cosmesis. Out of 32 grafts obtained from the previously transplanted area, 26 successfully grew five months after the revision surgery, resulting in complete patient satisfaction. The study concluded that re-transplantation is not only feasible but effective, especially in cases with scarce follicular reserves. This recycling method could provide hope for patients who have undergone failed or unsatisfactory hair transplantations.

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