The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation

    September 1997 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Robert Bernstein, William R. Rassman
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    TLDR The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
    The 1997 document by Bernstein and Rassman provides a comprehensive overview of the aesthetic principles in follicular transplantation for hair restoration. It highlights the importance of the surgeon's aesthetic judgment in recreating natural hair patterns and densities, especially when reconstructing hairlines and the vertex and crown areas of the scalp. The authors discuss the need for artistic adjustments in implant weighting, the creation of transition zones, and the strategic placement of follicular units to maximize cosmetic impact. They also address the challenges posed by racial variations in hair characteristics and advise against overcommitting donor hair to the crown area in younger patients. The paper suggests that excellent cosmetic results can be achieved with careful planning and execution, and it includes a critique of potential risks and alternative methods. However, the document does not provide specific numbers of patients or study participants.
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