The first comprehensive classification of hair transection: A step forward

Abstract

There has been an increase in the hair transplant surgeries especially FUE all over the world during last two decades. The more the number of grafts being harvested result in increase in transection. Unfortunately, there is no classification dealing with the hair transection. The authors have proposed the first comprehensive classification for document different levels of hair transections.

Application of follicular unit extraction technology to remove oral hair

“…However, because of the particular position of the region in the oral cavity, it was difficult to consistently maintain the trephine needle in the direction of the hair, resulting in partially transected hair follicles (Figure 1Cb). Although we did not calculate the follicle transection rate of the procedure, we experienced an increased transection rate compared with that in scalp FUE harvesting; therefore, a second operation may be required, 2,3…”