TLDR Follicular-unit grafting is an effective hair transplant method that looks natural and has a high success rate.
The document from 2003 details the advancements in hair restoration, particularly focusing on follicular-unit grafting, which was considered the most advanced and natural-looking method at the time. Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD, reported performing 615 hair transplant procedures over the past 3 years, using follicular-unit grafting in 95% of cases, with graft numbers ranging from 250 to 3115 per procedure. The technique, which requires a team of experienced assistants, involves transplanting 1 to 4 hair micrografts, resulting in a more natural appearance, faster healing, and minimal trauma to existing hairs. Over 90% of transplanted hairs grew successfully, with high patient satisfaction and minimal complications. The document also discusses the procedure's technical aspects and the preference for follicular-unit grafting in over 90% of cases, with micro/minigrafting being an option for certain situations. Epstein's initial 3-year experience with the technique confirmed its effectiveness and preference for achieving natural-looking hair transplantation results.
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8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.
15 citations
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January 1999 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” Advancements in hair transplantation have resulted in more natural-looking hair and increased patient satisfaction.
33 citations
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
25 citations
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
67 citations
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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.
33 citations
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January 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Incisional slit grafting for hair transplantation gives natural-looking results and has a high success rate.
9 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Researchers successfully transplanted hair follicles in mice, which survived well and helped in wound healing.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” New hair transplant method allows for hair regrowth in the donor area and less scarring.
