New methodology and instrumentation for follicular unit extraction: lower follicle transection rates and expanded patient candidacy.

摘要: BACKGROUND Follicular unit extraction (FUE), as described in the literature for harvesting follicular units, is technically demanding, has limited patient candidacy, and can potentially result high rates of follicle transection. Although FUE potential advantages, such faster surgical recovery, less postoperative pain, noticeable scarring, possible expansion donor area, acceptance technique by problems noted above. The proposed methodology instrumentation may allow widespread adoption FUE. OBJECTIVE To present SAFE (Surgically Advanced Extraction) System, a new novel FUE. This article presents efficacy this addresses candidacy. METHODS Twenty-two patients undergoing standard strip excision were enrolled pilot study to assess transection using System. Based on success study, an additional 37 receiving total 6,947 grafts examined. Transection recorded, examined complications or adverse reactions. RESULTS average rate was 6.14%, with range 1.7% 15%. only reaction occurrence two buried grafts, resulting inammatory subcutaneous cysts requiring excision. CONCLUSION It appears that System provides enhance current techniques expand candidacy. method compares favorably traditional microscope graft dissection. Physicians modicum technical skills use technique, there does not appear be significant rate.