9 citations
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September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this study, a curved nonrotary punch was found to achieve the lowest follicular unit transection rates of less than 5% compared to conventional rotary punches in hair transplantation for patients with tightly curled Afro-textured hair.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the evolution of follicular unit extraction techniques for hair transplant, highlighting various devices and methods but reports no clinical results; it emphasizes advancements in tools and techniques over the years.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report highlights keloid formation as a rare complication at the donor site after follicular unit extraction hair transplantation, suggesting practitioners should be aware of procedure-associated risks.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Sensors” This study found that photoacoustic imaging can effectively measure follicle density and angles, even when follicles are not visible to the eye, providing a promising alternative to traditional photographic examination.