Survival of Densely Packed Follicular Unit Grafts Using the Lateral Slit Technique

Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to maintain hair production and potentially increasing transplant yield. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or remains theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

Hair transplants typically involve spreading follicle extraction across the back and sides of the head to maintain an even appearance, rather than taking a solid rectangle of grafts. FUT procedures, which involve taking a strip of skin, are less common now due to advancements in techniques like FUE, which heal well and are less invasive.

A 26-year-old male has stabilized hair loss after 18 months using Hims 2 in 1 spray and is considering a hair transplant, needing about 5,000–6,000 grafts for density and a forward hairline. Oral medication is suggested for better results.

A user shared their hair transplant journey, having received 4,960 grafts for advanced hair loss, and is using finasteride and minoxidil. The results were praised, and the surgery was performed at The Skin Centre in Patna.

The user has scheduled a hair transplant after stabilizing hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil, considering additional dermarolling. They are advised to use 2500-3000 grafts conservatively for temple filling without lowering the hairline too much.