Utility of Follicular Unit Excision Using Nonscalp Donor Hair

    November 2023 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery ”
    Steven Gabel
    Studysummary This review highlights that nonscalp donor hair harvesting, particularly from the beard, chest, and abdomen, can provide additional grafts for patients with insufficient scalp hair, though it requires high technical expertise.
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