Follicular Unit Extraction in Hair Transplantation

Gökrem, Serdar; Baser, Nesrin Tan; Aslan, Gürcan

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“…FUT is a relatively simple method to learn and perform. This is the first method that was performed for hair transplantation and it is still commonly used; however, it has some limitations [24]. For example, during the procedure, magnification is required to diminish graft transection and obtain suitable grafts for implantation [25,26].…”

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“…This increases the duration of graft preparation and decreases the graft count. On the other hand, using the FUE method, grafts can be taken without changing their natural structure, there is no need for magnification, and the grafts can be transplanted directly without using any other processes [24]. A major drawback of the FUT technique is the linear scar occurring in the donor area [27].…”

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Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with Micromotor: Eight Years Experience

2015

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The main purpose of hair transplantation is to restore the hair loss. During the process, obtaining a natural appearance and adequate hair intensity is important. In the FUE method, grafts can be taken without changing their natural structure, there is no need for magnification, and the grafts can be transplanted directly without using any other processes. Because there is no suture in the FUE method, patients do not experience these incision site problems and scar formation. The FUE method enables us to achieve a natural appearance with less morbidity.

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Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with Micromotor: Eight Years Experience

2015

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“…In the market, there are several FUE donor harvesting devices available; of which some are hand-held punches, some are motorized and some are single user-directed robotic system which is also known as Surgically Advanced Follicular Extraction and ARTAS robotic systems [28][29][30][31][32] . Success with FUE depends on being able to predictably dissect excellent-quality grafts with minimum transection rates from the donor region [5,29,33,34] .…”

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Evolution of hair transplantation

Kayıran¹,

Cihandide²

2018

PAR

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Aim: Numerous non-surgical methods and surgical options are available for the solution of baldness in the practice. Technology provides mighty weapons in this field. Thus, individualized solutions are best carried out with well-trained and qualified practitioners. Here, a modification of follicular unit extraction, direct hair implantation is introduced with previously licensed unique pens. Methods: Follicular unit extraction and direct hair implantation methods were carried out in 207 hair transplantations between January and December of 2014. The nests for the grafts were created via pieces of hand-cut razor blade in follicular unit extraction. In addition, a new modification of follicular unit extraction, direct hair implantation, is done via pens that are produced for this purpose. Results: Thirty-eight direct hair implantations were performed in addition with 169 follicular unit extractions. An average number of 2973 grafts were transplanted. Mean operation time was calculated as 385 min. Conclusion: Hair transplantation is still the best solution for hair loss. In conjunction with the surgery, the addition of non-surgical interventions may give a better result to the patient. On the other hand, the promising results in the field of regenerative medicine with cell-based solutions may alter hair transplantation and change the options solely into this field.

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“…We have seen an explosion in the variety of incisional techniques using handmade punches from 18 and 19 gauge needles and sharp, serrated, non-serrated, dull, hybrid, U-punch, trumpet punches, and more. A variety of automated[78910] devices also have evolved to assist with the speed of incisions, such as the S.A.F.E.R System, ARTAS, NeoGraft, SmartGraft, Vortex, PCID, WAW system, Atera, 3 Step FUE, RoteCore, Mamba, and other international devices. Now, robots[7] are in use for FUE for follicle extraction as well as incision making.…”

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Donor harvesting: Follicular unit excision

Garg¹,

Garg²

2018

J Cutan Aesthet Surg

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FUE or follicular unit excision is one of the methods for hair follicle harvesting in hair transplantation. FUE involves harvesting hairs from the donor area, under local anesthesia which is most commonly the scalp but occasionally beard, chest and other parts of the body, using a circular punch less than a mm, mounted on a manual handle or a motorized hand device or more recently a robotic device. First hair transplant was done by Dr Shoji Okuda in 1937. The term “follicular unit extraction” was coined by William Rassman in 2002. The modern era of FUE begins with the work of several surgeons Woods, Rassman, Cole, Harris and Rose. FUE has gone through various stages of development from manual to motorized and blunt to sharp, serrated trumpet and flared punches. Now the use of the robot in FUE with extraction and incision making is also in use. In 2017 nomenclature committee headed by Parsa Mohebi of ISHRS, recommended the term “FOLLICULAR UNIT EXCISION” is most appropriate as it explains the two steps of the process: incision and extraction and incision is done by a physician. FUE is a surgeon based time-consuming procedure with the long learning curve. Use of motorized device and sharp punches has certainly helped to increase speed in an experienced hand. FUE method of hair transplant is the most demanding procedure. If done properly it is a safe procedure. with the experience, use of better quality of instrument the disadvantages of FUE like transection can be reduced. The above informations were collected from various papers published in authentic journals and textbooks.

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Follicular Unit Extraction in Hair Transplantation

Cited by 22 publications

References 12 publications

Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with Micromotor: Eight Years Experience

Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with Micromotor: Eight Years Experience

Evolution of hair transplantation

Donor harvesting: Follicular unit excision

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