Hair Transplantation Surgery

October 2008 in “ Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ”

Manoj Khanna

hair transplantation surgery follicular unit grafts donor dominance donor area preparation recipient area preparation graft harvesting graft placement hair growth direction postoperative care hair replacement surgery

TLDR Hair transplantation surgery has improved, giving more natural results, and success depends on a skilled team and proper technique.

The 2008 document on hair transplantation surgery by Manoj Khanna detailed the advancements in the field, particularly the use of follicular unit grafts and the principle of donor dominance, which have led to more natural-looking results in patients. It outlined the process of hair transplantation, including donor and recipient area preparation, graft harvesting and placement, and the importance of hair growth direction. The paper mentioned that sessions could involve transplanting 2000-3000 follicular unit grafts over five to six hours and highlighted postoperative care practices to ensure the best outcomes. Although the document noted that complications are rare, it did not provide specific study data. It concluded by stressing the necessity of a skilled surgical team and proper technique for successful hair replacement surgery.

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