Automatic Artificial Hair Implant: Safety and Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia. A Prospective Study with a Highly Biocompatible Fiber

January 2018 in “ Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ”

Amr Abdel Hakim Rateb Said, Bogdan Morad Albzour, Mariangela Fontes Santiago, Mahima Agrawal, Miriam Rovesti, Francesca Satolli, Uwe Wollina, Georgi Tchernev, Jacopo Lotti, Torello Lotti

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TLDR Implant safely and effectively treats hair loss.

A study from 5 years ago found that an automatic artificial hair implant made of highly biocompatible fiber was safe and effective in treating androgenetic alopecia. The treatment had no significant adverse effects and high patient satisfaction, making it a promising option for hair restoration in patients with this condition. The study involved 30 patients and concluded that the implant was effective in promoting hair growth.

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