Forehead-Supporting Chair System for Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation
January 2019
in “
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
”
TLDR A forehead-supporting chair improves comfort and results in hair transplant surgery.
The document discussed the benefits of a forehead-supporting chair system for follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplantation. It highlighted that while the seated position is commonly used due to better surgical field exposure and efficiency, traditional salon chairs lack head support, making it difficult for both the surgeon and patient during long procedures. A forehead support system was proposed to provide ergonomic benefits, such as maintaining scalp tension, reducing the gap between hair exit and internal angles, and minimizing graft torsion, which would ultimately reduce follicular injury and improve graft quality.