Our Innovations – The Last 18 Years

Pioneering Hair Transplant: Globally Recognized Contributions from Hong Kong

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How has a clinic in Hong Kong influenced global hair transplant practices?

Through dedicated clinical research and a commitment to solving common surgical challenges, we have pioneered specific techniques that have been integrated into global standards. Our work, often presented and published first through the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), demonstrates that impactful innovation focuses on patient outcomes, not practice size or location.

Sara’s Comment:

For over 18 years, our Hong Kong-based clinic has been a global contributor to hair restoration, developing and publishing techniques that enhance graft survival, comfort, and natural aesthetics. Our innovations—from laser-guided hairline design to a folliculitis prevention protocol—have been adopted worldwide and validated by international societies, reflecting our commitment to advancing patient care.

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Our Inventions and Techniques

We are committed to continuously refine techniques for your best result. Creating a unique hair transplant technique benefits patients significantly. It ensures personalized procedures for optimal results, fosters ongoing advancements for top-notch care, and delivers superior outcomes that enhance patient satisfaction and confidence.

  • 2006 – Introduce the European style FUE and Implanter to Hong Kong
  • 2008 – Invent the Hand-held Laser Hairline Placement Device
  • 2008 – Discovered that the “Shock Loss” after hair transplant is “Anagen Hair Loss” rather than “Teleogen”.
  • 2008 – Developed the ISHRS Endorsed Sequential FUE Technique
  • 2009 – Introduce Dr Pathomvanich ( USA ) FUT Technique
  • 2010 – Introduce Dr Wong ( Candada ) FUT Mega- & Gigasession
  • 2011 – Introduce Dr Harris ( USA ) S.A.F.E dull-punch FUE system
  • 2012 – Provide Sunetic Laser for use after hair transplant to promote wound healing
  • 2012 – Developed the concept of Key Area Transplant
  • 2012 – Discovered that “Folliculitis” immediately after hair transplant is NOT infection, and Stopped Using Antibiotics
  • 2013 – Modified Follicular Unit FUT into Mixed Graft FUT-X
  • 2014 – Develop our Female Hairline Extension Technique
  • 2015 – Introduce Hypothermasol Storage Solution & Tricomin Spray
  • 2016 – Introduce SMP service using our own Technique
  • 2017 – Replaced Hypothermasol by Lyposomal ATP to store  grafts at room temperature.
  • 2017 – Introduced our 0% Postop Facial Swelling Protocol
  • 2018 – Invented our own 0.8mm wide-mouth FUE Punch
  • 2019 – Introduce FUE-HD technique
  • 2022 – Introduce COMBO FUE+FUT Combined Technique
  • 2023 – Provided Non-Shaven FUE on selected cases

Our key documented innovations and their impact.

Our contributions address critical aspects of the procedure: planning, execution, graft health, and recovery.

1. Hand-held Laser Hairline Placement Device 2008

  • Innovation: Invented a device to project a symmetrical hairline guide onto the scalp.

  • Impact: Revolutionized precision and speed in surgical planning. The concept remains the basis for laser-guided design tools used by surgeons worldwide today.

Reference :

  • The P&P hairline Laser : Piamphongsant P. et. al. A Novel Hands-Free Laser Assisted Hairline Device for Hair Restorative Surgery. Hair transplant Forum 2021 Vol 31 No. 5 Sep/Oct pp.174-176
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2. FUE Sequential Technique 2008

  • Innovation: Developed a two-handed method for real-time, graft-by-graft extraction and adjustment during difficult FUE procedures.

  • Impact: Formally recognized and named by the ISHRS FUE Committee. Acknowledged in ISHRS literature as the first described technique of its kind, it provides a standard for managing complex extractions.

Reference :

  • Standardization of the Terminology Used in FUE : Part II. Hair transplant Forum 2013 Vol 23 No. 6 Nov/Dec pp.210
  • A 2019 Guide to Currently Accepted FUE and Implanter Terminology. Hair transplant Forum 2019 Vol 29 No. 3 May/June pp.102
  • Clarification : FUE Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hair transplant Forum 2019 Vol 29 No. 4 July August/June pp.139-50
Read More About This Technique

3. Room-Temperature Graft Storage Protocol (2010)

  • Innovation: Challenged the then-universal practice of storing grafts in chilled saline, proposing room-temperature storage to avoid “cold injury.”

  • Impact: Our 2010 presentation preceded independent validation. A 2021 study by Dr. Beehner confirmed superior graft survival at room temperature (90.9% vs. 80.3%), supporting our early clinical insight.

Reference :

  • A Study Comparing Survival of Hair Follicles Stored Cold and at Room Temperature. Hair transplant Forum 2021 Vol 31 No. 5 Sep/Oct pp.165-173

4. Folliculitis Prevention Protocol (2013)

  • Innovation: Re-defined post-op folliculitis as primarily an inflammatory/foreign-body reaction, not an infection, advocating against routine prophylactic antibiotics.

  • Impact: Our protocol, emphasizing anti-inflammatory management, was accepted as a leading article in the ISHRS Forum in 2025, influencing safer, more rational post-operative care globally.

Presentations
  • AAHRS Annual Meeting, Bangkok Thailand 2017
  • WFI Annual Meeting, Bangkok Thailand  2023.  
Publications
  • Report of Hospital-Acquired Enterobacter Infection After Hair Transplant Surgery. ISHRS Hair Transplant FORUM. 2009 Vol 19:3, May/Jun
  • Postoperative Folliculitis. Practical Aspects of Hair Transplantation in Asians, Pathomvanich & Imagawa, Springer 2018,
  • Immediate Post-Operative Folliculitis : A Foreign Body Reaction, Not an Infection. ISHRS Hair Transplant FORUM. 2025 Vol 35:6, Nov/Dec pp 193 -199
Read More About Prevention of Postoperative Folliculitis

5. Zero Facial Edema Protocol (2008-Present)

  • Innovation: A multi-step surgical and post-op protocol designed to eliminate post-operative facial swelling.

  • Impact: Achieving a 0% incidence of noticeable facial edema in FUE patients over 24 consecutive months (2024-2025), setting a benchmark for comfortable, discreet recovery.

Reference :

  • Postoperative Edema in Mega Sessions : Risk Factors and Our Preventive Protocol. ISHRS Hair Transplant FORUM. 2009 Vol 19:3, May/Jun
Read More About Prevention of Postoperative Facial edema

Why does contributing to surgical research matter for your patients?

A practice engaged in innovation is inherently focused on improvement. Our role as developers means:

  • You Benefit from Refined Techniques: You receive care informed by proven, peer-reviewed methodologies we helped create.

  • Commitment to the Highest Standards: Publishing and presenting work requires rigorous documentation and invites global scrutiny, ensuring our clinical standards meet international benchmarks.

  • Focus on Biological Outcomes: Our research is consistently directed at preserving graft viability and improving patient experience, aligning directly with your long-term results and comfort.

Key Takeaways

  • A History of Firsts: Our clinic has pioneered and published multiple techniques—from the Sequential FUE method to folliculitis management—that have influenced global practice.

  • Evidence-Based Development: Our innovations are presented at major conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, with some independently validated years later.

  • Solving Practical Problems: Each contribution addresses a real surgical or recovery challenge, directly aiming to improve graft survival, aesthetic precision, and patient comfort.

  • Global Recognition from Hong Kong: Despite our location, we have achieved formal recognition from the ISHRS, demonstrating that surgical excellence and innovation are universal.

Ready to Be Treated by a Team of Innovators?

Experience care shaped by a legacy of surgical refinement. Consult with a team dedicated to advancing hair restoration science, not just performing procedures. Discuss how our developed techniques contribute to a personalized, high-precision plan for your result.

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Our Quality & Safety Standards

Our practice adheres to guidelines established by leading international organizations in Hair Restoration.

ISHRS

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is the leading global medical association that establishes international practice standards and patient safety protocols.

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ABHRS

The American Board of Hair restoration Surgery represents the highest standard. To maintain rigorous certification requirements the physician must demonstrate surgical expertise.

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WFI

Worls FUE InstituteI serves as the premier educational body focused exclusively on Follicular Unit Extraction methodology. The institute ensures consistent application of safe FUE.

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