Hair Restoration: A Sophisticated Art Form

August 2013 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America ”

Raymond J. Konior, Steven P. Gabel

follicular unit grafts surgical treatment medical treatment scalp micropigmentation follicular unit extraction robotic hair restoration FUE SMP

TLDR Hair restoration has evolved into a refined art, providing happiness to patients and doctors.

This article discusses the evolution of hair restoration techniques over the past 20 years, with a focus on the use of follicular unit grafts and the development of new surgical and medical treatment options. The article also highlights several innovative topics, including scalp micropigmentation, follicular unit extraction, and robotic hair restoration. The authors emphasize that hair restoration has become a sophisticated art form that consistently brings great joy to patients and treating physicians.

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