Studies
This section contains posts discussing recent studies related to the development of the FUE hair transplant method, body hair transplants, hair regrowth for transplanted hair and more.
Anti-Aging Medicine for Hair
Download PDF John cole* and Megan A Cole Introduction Aging is a natural and unavoidable consequence of life; however, the appearance of being “aged” need not follow suit. Indeed, the biology associated with cosmetic aging, the chemical pathways that trigger…
Stem Cell Treatments for Hair Restoration are Advancing at an Incredible Rate
Hair restoration theory and practice continue to progress at an impressive rate. Nonetheless, the past 40 years have emphasized actual transplantation: the removal of follicles from a donor scalp area and their placement into a recipient scalp area. This is…
Measurement of Hair Growth Angles is a Complex Process
In their manuscript, “Examination of the Exit Angle of Hair at the Skin Surface versus the Internal Angle of Hair as It Relates to the FUE/CIT Harvesting Method,” Rose, Canales, and Zontos, attempted to map the path hair follicles take…
Cross-Sectional Trichometry: Understanding the Math of a FUE & PRP Treatment
Description: 57-year-old white male received hair transplant (HT) treatment for receding hairline and excessive thinning hair. He elected to receive the FUE shaved hair procedure along with PRP treatment based on verbal discussion with Dr. Cole. Background: 2 strip surgeries…
FUE: An Analysis of Follicular Punches, Mechanics, and Dynamics
Key Points Follicular unit extraction punches are made from a variety of metals. The degree of sharpness varies significantly from one punch manufacturer to another. Sharp punches require less axial and tangential force to penetrate the skin and dissect hair…
The Optimal Holding Solution and Temperature for Hair Follicle
For years hair transplant physicians have experimented with holding solutions for grafts, Very few studies, however, compare holding solutions for follicular transplants. In fact, there are many questions researchers ask when investigating holding solutions and temperature: Should we chill follicular…
Clinical Applications of Acell
Acell is an FDA approved bi-modal extracellular matrix useful in the regeneration of tissue. For this reason, I began working with this product on FUE extraction sites. The objective of this presentation is to stimulate interest in Acell by other…
Growth Rate of Body Hair Obtained by FUE and the Benefits of Acell
In cases of Androgenic Alopecia, the donor area in the scalp is the best possible source of transplantation hair. However, the donor area in the scalp is sadly limited in everyone, so that alternative sources must be found for donor…
ACell Clinical Implications in Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair Restoration Surgery and ACell Clinical Implications – current position Acell And Strip Scars Will ACell result in regrowth? Clinical Implications of ACell in Hair Restoration Surgery Review of current Literature A much publicized recent report about the use of…
Latest Body Hair Study
Body Hair Transplant (BHT) is the transplantation of body hair from various parts of the body with the intent of placing it on the scalp. If performed correctly, there is a great potential source of donor hair that would be…