TLDR Surgeons make more mistakes in hair transplant procedures as they get tired or do more work.
The study, involving 25 patients undergoing their first FUE session with over 2000 grafts, found that a surgeon's transection rate during the procedure significantly increased as the surgery progressed and with the number of follicular units harvested. Specifically, transection rates rose from 5.3/cm² to 27.7/cm² in the mid-zone, 4.4/cm² to 25.6/cm² on the right side, and 5.7/cm² to 24.2/cm² on the left side by the end of the surgery. Additionally, rates increased from 5.03 to 6.0/cm² for less than 2500 FUs, from 4.83 to 6.6/cm² for over 2500 FUs, and from 5.5 to 6.67/cm² for over 3000 FUs. The conclusion was that a higher workload for the surgeon correlates with a greater rate of hair transection during FUE procedures.
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November 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Following a standard process for FUE hair transplants leads to consistent results.
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September 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad's technique improves hair transplant success by increasing space between hairs and adjusting their angle to reduce damage and skin removal during extraction.
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March 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Hair follicle damage happens during hair transplants and can impact success; better surgical methods are needed.
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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.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.
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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.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Advanced FUE systems have evolved to improve precision and efficiency in hair transplantation.
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January 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” The article discusses debates on hair transplant techniques, safe donor areas, PRP use, and practitioner qualifications in hair restoration.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for male hair loss.
