Is a punch size of 1.0 mm considered too large for FUE these days?

April 16, 2017
Asked By:radmd in Pacific Palisades, CA

One surgeon I met says he always uses 0.75-0.8 punches and anything beyond that is too large and unnecessary. The other surgeon says he uses 1.0 punches and his intention is to mostly remove 2-4 hair containing follicles for better density . From what I read these days on the internet, it seems like most HT surgeons now use 0.8-0.9 punches but a minority still use 1.0, which I understand also to be the current ARTAS's typical punch size? I have relatively coarse hair. Who should I go with?

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March 14, 2018

Answer: ARTAS Robot

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March 14, 2018

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October 17, 2018

Answer: You should pick a doctor you trust over the size of their punch.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 17, 2018

Answer: You should pick a doctor you trust over the size of their punch.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

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Answer: Punch Size

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