Follicular Unit Excision in Patients of African Descent: A Skin-Responsive Technique
August 2023
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Dermatologic Surgery
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research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome
The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
research A Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device for All-Purpose Hair Graft Harvesting
The new hair graft device is faster, more efficient, and reduces damage to hair follicles.
research Follicular Unit Excision Punches and Devices
Different hair transplant tools work best in different situations; surgeons should know their tools and patient differences to improve results.
research Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-Textured Hair
The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.
research Advances and Challenges in Hair Restoration of Curly Afrocentric Hair
Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.
research Technical Considerations for Follicular Unit Extraction in African-American Hair
FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.
research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction: Lower Follicle Transection Rates and Expanded Patient Candidacy
The SAFE System may improve hair transplant results but isn't suitable for everyone.
research Follicular Unit Extraction: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hair Transplantation
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.