Dense-Packing Hair Grafting Technique for Restoration of Cicatricial Alopecia

    July 2002 in “ PubMed ”
    Jiping Wang, Jincai Fan
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    TLDR Dense-packing hair grafting is a simple, safe, and effective way to restore hair in people with cicatricial alopecia.
    The study conducted 21 years ago investigated the use of dense-packing hair grafting technique for the restoration of cicatricial alopecia. The method involved harvesting a scalp strip from the back of the head and creating micro-grafts and mini-grafts, which were then implanted into the scarring recipient area. The technique was applied to 96 patients with 128 bald scarring areas resulting from burns, trauma, or infection. The results showed a graft density of 10-15 mini-grafts/cm2 and 16-19 micro-grafts/cm2 per session. Postoperative follow-ups for more than a year showed a 90%-95% survival rate of the grafted hair. One third of the patients achieved satisfactory results with one session, while two thirds required a second session. The study concluded that the dense-packing hair grafting technique is a simple, safe, and effective method for hair restoration, including for cicatricial alopecia.
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