Clinical experience on follicular unit extraction megasession for severe androgenetic alopecia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1481-1486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai‐Tao Li ◽  
Qian Qu ◽  
Zhe‐Xiang Fan ◽  
Jin Wang ◽  
Fang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Follicular Unit Extraction ◽  
Follicular Unit

scholarly journals Recycling of Previously Transplanted Hair: A Novel Indication for Follicular Unit Extraction

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1095-1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Mohebipour ◽  
Serena Gianfaldoni ◽  
Torello Lotti ◽  
Marigdalia K. Ramirez-Fort ◽  
Christopher S. Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Curve ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Hair Transplantation ◽  
Hair Density ◽  
Steep Learning Curve ◽  
Follicular Unit Extraction ◽  
Follicular Unit

BACKGROUND: Hair transplantation has enhanced the realm of procedural dermatology. Before the advent of follicular transplantation, androgenetic alopecia was a difficult disease to manage, as there is a limited armamentarium of topical and systemic pharmaceuticals. However, as with other novel surgical procedures, there is a steep learning curve, that may result in poor transplantation or cosmesis.CASE REPORT: We present a case of androgenetic alopecia, where previously, poorly implanted hairs were recycled by follicular unit extraction to increase hair density at the vertex of the scalp, which resulted in improved cosmesis and patient satisfaction.CONCLUSION: We have demonstrated that re-transplantation is not only feasible but is effective; therefore redesigning of previous transplantations should be considered as a possible indication follicle unit extraction, particularly in the setting of scarce follicular reserves. The utility of our recycling method may also inspire hope in patients that have undergone failed or unsatisfactory hair transplantations.

Hair transplantation in cicatricial alopecia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Gillian Roga ◽  
Naveen Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Hair Transplantation ◽  
Follicular Unit Extraction ◽  
Follicular Unit ◽  
End Stage

Follicular unit extraction method of hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia is quite common, but as far as cicatricial alopecia is concerned there still exists a lacuna. In this article, we have presented various factors that surgically determine the treatment outcome in cicatricial alopecia. Thus, in advanced end-stage cicatricial alopecia, it is now possible to give good results to the patient with hair transplantation.

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