FUE Punch – best hair transplant punch
A FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) punch is a cylindrical or conical hollow surgical instrument used to extract hair follicles during hair transplant surgery. A sharp FUE punch refers to a punch with a very finely honed cutting edge (often beveled, ultra-thin wall) to reduce trauma, minimize skin drag, and improve graft survival.
Key Features of a Sharp FUE Punch:
Ultra-sharp Cutting Edge: Helps to slice through the skin cleanly, reducing insertion force, thereby minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue.
Inside Bevel Sharpness: Some punches have an inner bevel (at the internal edge) to reduce transaction (damage to grafts) when extracting.
Thin-Wall Design: A thinner wall reduces friction and makes the punch more efficient, while also allowing a broader internal diameter so the graft fits better.
Material: Usually made from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength and durability.
Diameter Variants: Sharp FUE punches come in different sizes (e.g. 0.7 mm to 1.0 mm for some brands) depending on follicle size and surgeon preference.
Purpose: Better cutting efficiency → less graft torsion, lower transaction rate → higher survival of follicles and faster healing.
Some noteworthy ones:
NIW Sharp FUE Punch 1.3 mm: Larger diameter; ERTIP type; very precise for larger follicular units.
Ultra Sharp FUE Punch 1.0 mm: Standard diameter, ultra-sharp cutting edge; good for most FUE procedures.
Ultra Sharp FUE Punch 1.2 mm: Slightly wider; useful when working with bigger grafts.
Alpha Super Ultra Sharp FUE Punch: Premium sharpness, good finish and cutting performance.
Ertip Inner Sharp FUE Punch (Pack of 5): Pack of five, inside bevel design helps reduce graft damage.
Ertip Super Sharp FUE Punch: Single punch, super-sharp tip, thin wall.
