TLDR Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
The document from 15 years ago discussed the evolution of hair restoration surgery, emphasizing the concept of donor dominance and the use of follicular unit transplantation for natural-looking results. The procedure involved two sessions, each with 1000 to 2500 grafts, separated by 6 to 12 months. The process included designing the hairline, preparing the donor site, grafting under local anesthesia, and postoperative care. Hair regrowth usually started to regenerate visible hair in 3 to 4 months. Complications were rare but could include patient anxiety, vasovagal reactions, hypertension, lidocaine toxicity, postoperative bleeding, and bacterial infection. Long-term complications were predominantly aesthetic in nature and involved poor graft survival, poor design, and inappropriate patient selection. The document emphasized that hair restoration is about redistributing existing hair rather than creating new hair, and achieving optical density rather than original density is the goal.
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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.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” You can use hair from other parts of the body for scalp hair restoration.
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January 2019 Hair transplants are effective for male and female pattern baldness, have evolved in technique, and require careful planning for natural results and managing complications.
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November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using body hair with scalp hair for hair transplants improves density and coverage in severe hair loss cases.
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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.
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Body and beard hair can be used for hair transplants in baldness treatment but keep their original color and curl.
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August 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair transplantation has improved with techniques that increase graft survival and patient satisfaction for more natural results.
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April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration provide high patient satisfaction and can cover large areas of hair loss, including sideburns, eyebrows, and beards.
