January 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A manual blood cell counter was effectively used to count hair follicles during surgery, being user-friendly and cost-effective but limited by a three-digit display.
8 citations,
March 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The new FUE device improves hair transplant safety and efficiency.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for measuring hair diameter for FUE surgery.
9 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document suggests changing "Follicular Unit Extraction" to "Follicular Unit Excision" to more accurately describe the surgical hair transplant procedure.
4 citations,
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document calls for standardized terms and definitions in hair transplant methods.
3 citations,
December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Hair transplantation has evolved to refined techniques like FUE and FUT, with Finasteride and Minoxidil as the only other proven treatments for hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Heavy smoking and other factors may lead to reduced blood flow and tissue death after hair transplant surgery.
54 citations,
August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Researchers concluded that safe hair follicle extraction limits in FUE vary by individual characteristics and proposed a method to calculate these limits to maintain appearance.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Hair transplantation with FUE is safe, effective, and better than FUT for male hair loss.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Transplanted hair follicles show significant changes after FUE, needing more research.
November 2023 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” A single robotic system can accurately harvest and implant hair grafts, showing promise for real-world use.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
6 citations,
January 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Best solution for storing hair grafts is saline with ATP at 4 degrees Celsius, but no definitive best method was confirmed.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
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.
26 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
19 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Partial hair follicle extraction can effectively double the number of hair follicles for transplants, with most surviving and growing normally after a year.
10 citations,
May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction (FUE) causes less postoperative pain than follicular unit transplantation (FUT), but pain from both methods decreases significantly within two days.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A man with baldness had successful hair growth after transplanting body hair to his head.
4 citations,
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
2 citations,
August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The study found that hair transplant complications are rare, with swelling being the most common issue.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.
13 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using normal saline in vertical extraction for hair transplants reduces donor area injury more than acute extraction.
13 citations,
September 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Transplanting hair from the nape and around the ear to the hairline and temples generally satisfies patients and looks natural.