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GlossaryPunch Grafting (Punch Hair Transplant)

small scalp sections with hair follicles transplanted to bald areas

Punch Grafting, also known as Punch Hair Grafting or Punch Hair Transplant, is a hair restoration technique where small, circular sections of scalp containing hair follicles are removed from a donor area and transplanted to a balding or thinning area. Each graft typically contains 2-4 hairs and is placed into tiny holes made in the recipient site, allowing for natural hair growth over time. This method was more common in the past but has largely been replaced by more advanced techniques like Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

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research Revision Surgical Hair Restoration: Repair of Undesirable Results

5 citations, July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

Unsatisfactory hair restoration results can be significantly improved with strategic hair redistribution and new donor hair placement, despite previous surgery challenges.

research Long Hair FUE and the Donor Area Preview

15 citations, September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”

The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.

research An Analysis of Follicular Punches, Mechanics, and Dynamics in Follicular Unit Extraction

45 citations, August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.

research Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant

29 citations, January 2010 in “PubMed”

FUE hair transplants offer minimal scarring and are good for short hairstyles but are time-consuming and can be costly.

research Progression of Surgical Hair Restoration Techniques

8 citations, January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Hair restoration techniques have improved but still rely on limited donor hair, with new methods like cloning and gene therapy being explored.

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community Finasteride + HT results: 10 months. Post fin shed pics

frankieromer in Finasteride/Dutasteride 136 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with finasteride and a 1000 FUE hair transplant for the frontal region, noting significant improvement in the crown area with medication alone. They emphasized patience with finasteride, as results vary from person to person.

community Holy shit. Verteporfin may actually be the cure

Destracky in Research/Science 1012 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might be effective with microneedling.

community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

InteractionIcy84 in Treatment 29 upvotes 3 years ago

User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

community Can I punch someone if they make fun of my hair loss, just like Will Smith did?

ZeldaFanBoi1988 in Chat 448 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hair loss and emphasizes empathy.

community Beard to Scalp Hair Transplants - are they any good?

itsnearlygone in Transplants 6 upvotes 3 years ago

Beard to scalp hair transplants can provide 12,000-15,000 grafts for coverage, with fast recovery time. However, beard hair may grow curly and not suitable for frontal areas.

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