Hair Transplantation Surgery

In 1987, hair transplantation surgery was primarily performed using the Orentreich punch graft technique, with the success of the procedure relying on the principles of donor and recipient dominance. The document highlights the importance of selecting the right patients, with male-pattern baldness being the primary indication, and outlines the meticulous surgical procedure, including hairline planning and graft placement. Post-operative care is crucial, with recommendations such as using minoxidil to enhance growth. The use of micrografts was emphasized to create a more natural hairline and avoid the cobblestone effect. Complications were noted to be minor and manageable, with an incidence of infection below 1%. The document concludes that the benefits of hair transplantation outweigh the potential problems, provided that there is careful patient selection and awareness of the procedure's intricacies.