Elliptical Donor Stereoscopically Assisted Micrografting as an Approach to Further Refinement in Hair Transplantation

    December 1994 in “ The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology ”
    Bobby L. Limmer
    TLDR This hair transplant method improves cosmetic results for hair loss.
    The study described a hair transplantation technique that involved elliptical excision of donor tissue and dissection under stereoscopic magnification into micrografts, which are small enough to be inserted into a 16-, 18-, or 20-gauge needle tunnel. This method was applied to 330 patients over 6 years, with results documented through examination and photography. The technique was found to provide improved cosmetic outcomes due to the large number and small size of the grafts. The author concluded that this method was a viable alternative for treating both limited and extensive androgenetic alopecia.
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