The Art of Repair in Surgical Hair Restoration Part I: Basic Repair Strategies

    September 2002 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Robert Bernstein, William R. Rassman, Nazia Rashid, Richard C. Shiell
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    TLDR Effective repair of bad hair transplants requires skilled techniques and careful use of donor hair, with strategies like reimplantation and camouflage, and new methods to minimize scarring.
    In 2002, Bernstein et al. discussed the complexities of repairing poorly executed hair transplants, emphasizing the need for skillful surgical techniques and judicious use of the limited donor hair supply. They identified common issues such as surgical and aesthetic errors, operating on non-candidate patients, and setting unrealistic expectations. The authors recommended strategies like excision with reimplantation and camouflage, with a preference for follicular unit transplantation. They stressed the importance of natural graft angling and avoiding over-harvesting donor hair to prevent a depleted supply, which is a significant limitation in repair procedures. The document also introduced "Follicular Unit Extraction" as a method for minimizing scarring and preserving hair alignment in repairs. The conclusion highlighted the potential for reversing cosmetic defects from poor techniques, but underscored the challenge of limited donor hair due to previous surgical wastage.
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      Successful surgical hair restoration requires careful planning, precise execution, and proper aftercare, using techniques like follicular unit transplantation and correct hair angling for best cosmetic results.
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      September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      The best results in surgical hair restoration come from careful techniques, optimal use of limited hair supply, correct hair direction, saving hair for key areas, understanding scarring effects, and adjusting hair graft density.