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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of follicular unit excision in correcting unnatural hairline designs in men with androgenetic alopecia.

March 16, 2026Frontiers in MedicineOpen Access

FUE for the repair of unnaturally designed or low hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia: a retrospective, multicenter observational study

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AGA. Gómez-ZubiaurRice Research Institute JMJ. M. Mir-BonaféUniversity of Ha'il OMO. Muñoz Moreno-ArronesCapio Clinic in the Park

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Retrospective observational study demonstrates effective hairline repair in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a practical surgical approach.

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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of follicular unit excision in correcting unnatural hairline designs in men with androgenetic alopecia.
Conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study.
Included 20 men with a median age of 37.5 years.
Used a serrated punch in 68.4% of cases with a median size of 0.8 mm.
Employed single rotation movement of the extraction device in 70% of cases.
High rates of total and partial transection observed.
Approximately 80% of patients showed no visible scarring after 6–12 months.
Only 28% of patients required a second corrective procedure.
95% of patients reported satisfaction or high satisfaction with the results.

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Gómez-Zubiaur et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79da78166e15b153aade3 https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1735251

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Retrospective observational study demonstrates effective hairline repair in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a practical surgical approach.

FUE for the repair of unnaturally designed or low hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia: a retrospective, multicenter observational study

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FUE for the repair of unnaturally designed or low hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia: a retrospective, multicenter observational study

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