Hair Transplantation: State of the Art

June 2002 in “ Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”

Marc R. Avram

hair transplantation donor harvesting graft size hairline design steel punches scalpels CO₂ lasers erbium laser minoxidil finasteride hair follicle cloning Rogaine Propecia

TLDR Hair transplantation has improved to more natural-looking results and is complemented by effective non-surgical treatments, with ongoing research into hair follicle cloning.

In June 2002, the article reviewed the evolution of hair transplantation from the 1960s, highlighting the shift from large, unnatural-looking grafts to smaller 1-4 hair grafts that offer a more natural appearance. The author noted improvements in donor harvesting, graft size, hairline design, and the transition from steel punches to scalpels, which reduced scarring. The article also discussed the limited use of CO₂ lasers due to adverse effects, while the erbium laser was under investigation for its potential benefits. Medical therapies like minoxidil and finasteride were acknowledged as effective non-surgical treatments. The document emphasized the importance of realistic expectations, appropriate candidate selection, and the potential of future hair follicle cloning to address donor hair limitations.

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