Efficacy of follicular unit extraction in the repair of scarring eyebrow loss: a clinical observation

VernacularTitle:毛囊单位提取术修复瘢痕性眉缺损疗效观察
Author: Yan WANG ; Jufang ZHANG ; Yuyan WANG ; Haiyan SHEN ; Xiaozhe LI ; Yonglin LI
Keywords: Cicatrix; Eyebrows; Follicular unit extraction; Eyebrow defect; Single hair follicle transplantation
From: Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2017;50(2):117-119
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the efficacy of follicular unit extraction (FUE) in the repair of scarring eyebrow loss.Methods A total of 30 patients with scarring eyebrow loss were treated with FUE technique in the Department of Plastic Surgery of Zhengzhou First People's Hospital,including 18 females and 12 males with 41 eyebrow defects.Fine soft hairs with a length of 5-10 mm were extracted from the back of the ear and temporal region of the patients,and then were split into individual follicular units under a microscope at 6 × magnification.The transplant density ranged from 20 to 30 FU/cm2.Results During the 3-18 months of follow-up after the surgery,eyebrows in the recipient areas grew in a natural direction and showed good appearance.The survival rate of hair grafts was up to 90％,and the patients were satisfied with the results.Conclusion FUE may be an ideal method for the treatment of scarring eyebrow loss with less injury and high survival rate of hair grafts.