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      community What is the deal with "longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation"

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      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.

      community What is the deal with "longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation"

       3 upvotes 6 years ago
      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.

      community Why do Hair Transplant procedures take a rectangle from the donated area?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      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.

      community Is "hair stem cell transplant" legitimate?

       12 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the legitimacy of hair stem cell transplants, with skepticism about their effectiveness and claims of infinite grafts. Some users mention alternative treatments like verteporfin and share experiences with different clinics and doctors.

      community Sapphire FUE vs Standard FUE: what we’ve actually seen in practice

      in Hair Transplants  168 upvotes 2 months ago
      Sapphire FUE uses sapphire-tipped blades for more precise incisions, but the surgeon's skill and overall procedure management are more crucial for success than the blade type. Both Sapphire and Standard FUE can yield similar results, with recovery influenced more by individual factors and aftercare than the blade used.