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Hair Transplant Case 03 | From "Waiting and Watching" to "Surprise": 46-Year-Old Patient Regains Natural Hairline with Hairo Robot-Assisted Hair Transplant

The patient has struggled with hereditary hair loss for many years and had initially been hesitant about hair transplant surgery. Preoperative testing revealed a hair density of 65 FU/cm², and the donor area at the occipital region showed excellent resource availability. During the procedure, Poundce’s proprietary 0.9mm extraction microneedle was used, while the Hairo hair transplant robot performed fully automated follicular unit extraction. The surgeon remained on hand to oversee the process, ensuring precise control and fine-tuning as needed.


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  Patient Profile

  Patient: Mr. Xu | Gender: Male | Age: 46 | Occupation: Mechanical Engineer | Improvement Area: Hairline

  Follow-up time: September 2025

 

  Preoperative Background Information

  The patient has been troubled by hereditary hair loss for many years and had previously been hesitant about hair transplant surgery. Preoperative testing revealed a hair density of 65 Fu/cm², and the donor area at the back of the head was rated as having excellent resource availability.

  The surgery utilizes Pangce's self-developed 0.9mm extraction microneedles, while the Hairo hair transplant robot automatically extracts follicles throughout the procedure. Meanwhile, the surgeon remains nearby to oversee the process and make precise adjustments as needed.

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Figure 1 The image above was taken before the patient's hair transplant.

  Technology Application Records

  AI Path Planning: Before surgery, intelligent algorithms precisely map out the extraction radius and needle insertion points, ensuring that the donor-site follicular spacing error is tightly controlled within millimeter-level accuracy. This effectively minimizes visible surgical scars on the occipital region, allowing for a naturally seamless postoperative appearance—even when the hair is short.

  AI-powered intelligent adjustment: Designed specifically for fine, fragile hair prone to breakage, this system features a dynamic 30°–45° smart penetration angle that adapts in real time, while continuously monitoring follicle integrity to ensure the structural preservation of hair follicles throughout the extraction process.

  Multi-embryo Priority Extraction: Leveraging Hairo's exclusive single-embryo skipping technology, this method precisely identifies and prioritizes the extraction of multiple embryo follicles using an ultra-clear, stereoscopic binocular camera—while maintaining the same extraction volume. As a result, it yields approximately 25% more usable follicles, achieving the "extract less, gain more" effect. Not only does this technology dramatically enhance follicle utilization, but it also significantly reduces follicle wastage for patients, ensuring that these invaluable, non-renewable resources are effectively preserved.

  Surgical Trauma Management: Utilizing Pangce's proprietary 0.9mm extraction microneedles paired with a patented tensioning device, postoperative incisions are reduced by approximately 30% compared to traditional needles, delivering both enhanced minimally invasive outcomes and improved functional recovery—perfectly aligning with patients' everyday needs for maintaining a short 1-2 cm haircut.

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  Postoperative Recovery Monitoring

  Short-term performance: A rapid recovery window is entered 3–5 days post-surgery, with significant reduction in inflammatory edema, and no notable itching or painful discomfort reported.

  Mid-term effect: Newly grown hair begins to take shape, reaching a length of approximately 0.5–1 cm, with a texture nearly indistinguishable from the original hair.

  Latest follow-up: Both the hair follicle survival rate and density have reached clinical expectations, with uniform hair arrangement density, natural and smooth growth direction, and seamless integration between the transplanted hair and existing hair in the donor area.

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Figure 2 The image above was taken on the day of the patient's hair transplant.

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Figure 3 The above image was recently taken by the patient.

  Patient Reviews

  "The biggest surprise after the surgery was the back of my head—family and friends all said you couldn’t even tell I’d had a hair transplant!" Mr. Xu also highlighted his daily care experience: "The implant area felt slightly swollen at first, but the recovery period was completely manageable and didn’t interfere with my work."

  Regarding the hairline area, he objectively stated: "Professionals can spot it if they look closely, but ordinary people wouldn’t notice any signs of the hair transplant at all."