Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning

    September 1997 in “ PubMed ”
    Robert Bernstein, William R. Rassman
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    TLDR Follicular transplantation can greatly improve hair restoration if done with detailed planning and patient evaluation.
    The 1997 study "Follicular transplantation. Patient evaluation and surgical planning" by R M Bernstein et al. discussed follicular transplantation, a hair restoration method that uses naturally occurring groups of hair called follicular units. The study emphasized the importance of thorough patient evaluation and careful planning for successful hair restoration. The researchers found that excellent cosmetic results could be achieved by transplanting intact follicular units, accurately assessing the extent of balding, and respecting the finite nature of the donor supply. The study concluded that follicular transplantation could significantly increase the benefits of hair restoration procedures when performed with meticulous attention to detail and careful planning.
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