Abstract:Aim: An atraumatic insertion of graft is key to successful outcomes in this procedure but there is a definite learning curve in available techniques. Many physicians do not continue hair restoration practice because of the repeated initial failures. The goal of any technique or instrument in follicular unit extraction (FUE) is to extract an individual follicular unit without transaction and implanting it in recipient area without producing physical trauma to the follicular unit. This article describes a novel … Show more
“…In previous FUE devices, the operator often needed to apply tension or tumescence to align grafts better and present a more stable surface to the tip of the cutting punch. 20 , 21 The texturing of the all-purpose punch minimizes this need because once the textures engage the skin, the punch navigates the subsurface course of the follicle to complete the score with minimal operator guidance. This benefit is evident in abdominal zones, where the donor area moves with each breath.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although oscillation is slower, it registers less graft damage because it minimizes torsion injuries. 21 A compound FUE movement capable of discharging more than one movement type per score phase 22 , 23 carries the advantage of speed by executing a revolution movement mode at graft points of lower risk of transection and oscillation where transection is more likely. Figure 10 The all-purpose FUE device: ( A ) Main Panel: The system, consisting of the console, hand piece, foot pedal, and optional fluid integration.…”
“…In previous FUE devices, the operator often needed to apply tension or tumescence to align grafts better and present a more stable surface to the tip of the cutting punch. 20 , 21 The texturing of the all-purpose punch minimizes this need because once the textures engage the skin, the punch navigates the subsurface course of the follicle to complete the score with minimal operator guidance. This benefit is evident in abdominal zones, where the donor area moves with each breath.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although oscillation is slower, it registers less graft damage because it minimizes torsion injuries. 21 A compound FUE movement capable of discharging more than one movement type per score phase 22 , 23 carries the advantage of speed by executing a revolution movement mode at graft points of lower risk of transection and oscillation where transection is more likely. Figure 10 The all-purpose FUE device: ( A ) Main Panel: The system, consisting of the console, hand piece, foot pedal, and optional fluid integration.…”
Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is becoming an increasingly popular method for hair restoration. As FUE leaves behind no linear scars, it is more suitable to harvest from various body areas including beard, chest, and extremities in hirsute individuals. Body hair characteristics such as thickness, length, and hair cycle may not completely match to that of the scalp hair. The techniques of harvesting body hairs are more time consuming, requiring higher degree of skill than regular scalp FUE. Body hair transplantation can be successfully used either alone or in combination with scalp hair in advanced grades of baldness, for improving the cosmetic appearance of hairlines and in scarring alopecia when there is paucity of donor scalp hair. Harvesting of body hairs opens up a new viable donor source for hair restoration surgeons, especially in cases of advanced Norwood grades five and above of androgenetic alopecia.
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