Monica Chahar
Dermatologikum Hamburg, Germany
Title: Follicular unit extraction (FUE) in South Asians
Biography
Biography: Monica Chahar
Abstract
Hair transplantation has come a long way since its advent. The technique of follicular unit extraction (FUE) has transformed the procedure by removing the problem of strip excision and the resulting scar over donor area. The latest automated FUE technique makes possible the extraction of a large number of grafts in a single session with relatively low wastage of grafts. However, each patient has different characteristics of their scalp and hair which are influenced a great deal by their ethnicity. These characteristics influence the various stages of the actual technique of the procedure and thus the final outcome. Hence, a surgeon should take these differences into consideration while doing the transplantation to improve the result, and while minimizing the complications at the same time. In this chapter we would be highlighting the key points of FUE procedure in South Asian population and also share some tips for improving the cosmetic outcome based on our experience.