In Support of Follicular Unit Transplantation

February 2000 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Robert Bernstein, William R. Rassman, Dow B. Stough

Follicular Unit Transplantation Extended Elliptical Donor method follicular unit integrity microscopic dissection donor hair hair transplantation hair growth FUHT

TLDR The document concludes that Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation is a more precise and effective method for hair restoration.

The document critiques the Extended Elliptical Donor method for hair transplantation due to its reliance on small sample sizes and challenges in comparing donor tissue, while advocating for Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation (FUHT). It points out the technical skill required for FUHT and the importance of maintaining follicular unit integrity to ensure better aesthetic outcomes and hair growth. The document also notes the advantages of FUHT, such as smaller wounds and the efficient use of donor hair, and the role of microscopic dissection in reducing damage to follicles. It concludes that although FUHT is not universally adopted, its principles have greatly influenced hair restoration surgery towards more scientific and precise techniques.

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