FUE Research Committee Chair’s Message: Standardization of the Terminology Used in FUE: Part II
November 2013
in “
Hair transplant forum international
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TLDR The document calls for standardized terms and definitions in hair transplant methods.
The document from 10 years ago detailed various techniques and terminologies used in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), a hair transplant method. Techniques included Rotating Extraction, Oscillating Extraction, and combinations of both, which involve the rotation of a punch tool to penetrate the skin. Step Methods, such as the One, Two, and Three Step Methods, were described, which involve different sequences of incisions and extractions. Other techniques like Sequential, Coring, Open, Sharp Dissection, and Dull Dissection methods were also explained. The document also defined terms related to the extraction process, such as Axial Force, Tangential Force, Donor Tension, and Follicle Distortion. It also classified punches used in FUE by diameter, cutting edge, and sharpness. The document also discussed the concept of a "Safe Donor Area" from which hair follicles are extracted, and the use of a Donor Area Template to mark these zones.
