we've introduced the EXACT scale to bridge this gap. Unlike traditional qualitative scales used in hair transplant planning for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), the EXACT scale offers a precise quantitative classification.
This scale specifically targets Male-Pattern hair loss (MPHL), delivering a more accurate and quantitative evaluation of baldness severity. By doing so, it enables a customized approach to hair transplant procedures, ensuring the consideration of an appropriate number of follicular units (FUs) tailored to each unique case.
The EXACT scale is designed to overcome the limitations of qualitative scales by minimizing distortions. Qualitative scales often overlook variations in hair loss distribution and density, potentially leading to suboptimal results when applying the same surgical strategy across patients with varying levels of baldness. Through its quantitative approach, the EXACT scale minimizes these disparities, providing a more precise foundation for surgical planning.
Just envision utilizing cutting-edge 3D technology for this purpose. With 3DGraftScan, it's entirely possible. By leveraging a rendered 3D model of a patient's head, one can assess the relative bald area (RBA) through analysis of the 3D mesh generated via advanced technologies like LiDAR/TrueDepth or similar methods.
This intricate 3D mesh mirrors the object's surface obtained by scanning the environment using laser beams, infrared sensors, and cameras integrated into devices like cell phones. These technologies impeccably capture the unique characteristics of the patient's head, delineating the topography of the bald area and its deviations from the rest of the scalp. Through meticulous analysis of the resulting 3D mesh, the application accurately quantifies the bald area in relation to other scalp regions.