Abstract
This article describes the 15 steps for a safe and fast follicular extraction using the follicular unit excision (FUE) technique to achieve the highest success rate in this important part of hair transplant process. The choice of the correct equipment, the extraction technique, and the sequence to be followed in the donor area are described in detail to standardize and improve the training of doctors and technicians in follicular extraction.
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- Abstract
- INTRODUCTION
- STEP 1: USE QUALITY LOUPES
- STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR FORCEPS
- STEP 3: DECIDE WHO WILL PULL THE FUs
- STEP 4: DETERMINE NUMBER OF ASSISTANTS TO HARVEST
- STEP 5: CHOOSE THE BEST POSITIONS FOR TEAM MEMBERS
- STEP 6: DECIDE WHEN TO REMOVE THE GRAFTS
- STEP 7: USE PROPER EXTRACTION TECHNIQUE
- STEP 8: USE THE CORRECT NUMBER OF EXTRACTION STAGES
- STEP 9: PULL WITH TRACTION IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION
- STEP 10: GATHER EXTRACTED GRAFTS
- STEP 11: REMOVE GRAFTS IN AN EFFICIENT ORDER
- STEP 12: OPTIMIZE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ASSISTANT(S) AND SURGEON
- STEP 13: OPTIMIZE EXTRACTION SPEED
- STEP 14: AVOID IATROGENIC GRAFT DAMAGE
- STEP 15: USE PROPER EXCISION TECHNIQUE FOR ATRAUMATIC EXTRACTION
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