Hair Transplant: Evolution and Role in Treating Alopecia

April 2015 in “ Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing ”

Amy Kite, Valentina Lucas

hair transplantation alopecia hair follicle micrografts minigrafts tissue expansion scalp flaps donor site graft harvesting implantation postoperative care

TLDR Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.

The 2015 article reviews hair transplantation, highlighting its evolution and role in treating alopecia in men and women. It covers hair follicle anatomy, hair types, and alopecia causes, emphasizing the hairline's significance in facial aesthetics and the considerations for hairline restoration, including age, ethnicity, facial shape, and gender. The history of hair transplant techniques is outlined, from tissue expansion and scalp flaps to micrografts and minigrafts, which offer a natural appearance. The outpatient procedure is performed under sedation and local anesthesia, focusing on donor site selection, graft harvesting, and implantation, with postoperative care and potential complications also discussed. The article concludes that with proper planning and execution, hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline, satisfying patients.

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