Hair Transplantation to the Axillae
September 2017
Studysummary This case report describes a hair transplantation technique for restoring axillary hair after bromhidrosis surgery, addressing challenges in graft survival and immobilization in the shaved recipient area.
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The document discussed a case of hair transplantation to the axillae following bromhidrosis surgery, which can result in the loss of axillary hair and cause embarrassment for some men. The author highlighted the challenges of this procedure, such as the poor graft survival due to the recipient area's compromised subcutaneous tissue and the difficulty in immobilizing the grafts. Despite these challenges, the author described a technique to achieve optimal results in restoring a masculine axillary appearance. This topic was not widely covered in medical literature at the time.
