Evolution of Hair Transplant Surgery in India: A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective

The document "Evolution of Hair Transplant Surgery in India: A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective" provides an overview of the history and development of hair transplant techniques in India, as observed by a plastic surgeon with 35 years of experience. The evolution of hair transplant surgery began with the use of plugs and flaps, and scalp reduction surgery. These methods were gradually replaced by mini- and micrografts. The introduction of the microscope, strip surgery, and improved slivering techniques led to the development of mega sessions, which allowed for the coverage of larger areas. The document also discusses the use of follicular unit extraction and body hair in hair transplant procedures.