Clinical Practice Guidelines for Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

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Disclaimer: These guidelines on follicular unit transplantation (FUT) are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be interpreted as a standard of care, or be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care, nor exclusive of other methods of care. Following these guidelines will not ensure successful treatment in every situation. Each physician should make an independent judgment regarding the proper treatment of each patient based on the facts and circumstances. These guidelines are provided “as is.” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) makes no representation or warranty as to their accuracy or completeness. The guidelines reflect the best available data at the time they were prepared. Future studies may yield results that require revisions to the recommendations in this guideline to reflect new data.

The Follicular Unit Transplantation Guidelines Task Force of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery has written this treatise on Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) in which suggestions for the safe practice of this harvest method are provided. It was authored and reviewed by the committee, and the suggestions were based on any available studies as well as the combined experience and expertise of the committee members. It is intended to provide basic information on the harvest technique for any physician performing FUT.

Please be aware that any suggestions are subject to the laws and regulations of the physician’s respective country/state, and we strongly advise you to familiarize yourself with those in your area of practice.