A Comparison Between the Preview Long Hair Technique and the Classic Hair Transplant Technique

July 2010 in “ International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery ”

Márcio Crisóstomo

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Studysummary This abstract describes the classic hair transplant technique and its processing time without providing any new research findings.

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The document compared the preview long hair technique with the classic hair transplant technique. The classic method involved shaving hair from the donor area and transplanting it while short, requiring patients to wait 6-12 months to see results. The preview long hair technique allowed for immediate visualization of the potential outcome, as it did not require shaving the donor area. This technique provided patients with a more immediate assessment of the transplant's aesthetic impact, potentially improving satisfaction and decision-making.

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