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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 Do NOT make this mistake when getting your hair transplant

       135 upvotes 4 days ago
      A youthful hairline is preferred over an age-appropriate one for hair transplants, but factors like donor hair availability and response to treatments like finasteride must be considered. Surgeons should aim for the most aesthetically pleasing hairline while managing long-term hair loss.

      community Is stem cell + PRP therapy legit?

       13 upvotes 9 years ago
      Stem cell and PRP therapy for hair loss is considered experimental and not consistently effective. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are more established, but the potential for cloning chemically resistant hair follicles is seen as a promising future solution.