TLDR The document concludes that appearance can be significantly improved after one hair restoration correction procedure, but often multiple operations are needed for the best results.
The document from 23 years ago, written by James E. Vogel, M.D., discussed the correction of common problems in surgical hair restoration, particularly the "cornrow hair transplant". This term refers to an outdated plug hair transplantation technique that often resulted in an unnatural, row-like appearance of hair. Vogel described a technique to reduce the plugs and recycle them into smaller grafts, which could then be combined with scalp lifting, scalp reductions, and occipital harvesting of grafts to improve results. The paper also discussed the use of anesthesia, scalp preparation, and instrumentation in the procedure. Several case studies were presented, including a 42-year-old man who underwent three sessions of plug reductions and grafting, with 35 plugs reduced at the hairline and 1200 grafts placed at the anterior hairline and temporal alleys. The document concluded that significant improvement in appearance could be achieved after one corrective procedure, but multiple staged operations were often needed to maximally improve the results of previous hair restoration procedures.
10 citations,
December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.
67 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
32 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Mini-micrografting in hair transplants can give similar density to older methods with fewer sessions.
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” Hair transplant works well, but needs more research for better results.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “PubMed” SMT effectively treats advanced baldness with high satisfaction.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.
4 citations,
January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Body hair can be used as an extra source of donor hair in hair restoration surgery for people with severe hair loss.
11 citations,
August 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration in children, tailored to their specific needs, can yield good aesthetic results with minimal complications.
24 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.
The book teaches how to diagnose hair loss, prepare patients, perform hair restoration surgeries, and discusses future techniques like hair follicle cloning.
5 citations,
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
8 citations,
February 1982 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, especially when combined with hair transplants.
