Hair transplantation update
June 2015
in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
TLDR Hair transplant surgery is an effective way to treat hair loss and looks natural.
Eight years ago, hair transplant surgery was highlighted as an effective treatment for both male and female pattern hair loss, offering natural and undetectable results. The study discussed two major techniques: donor elliptical harvesting and follicular unit extraction. Additionally, patients were advised to use medical therapy to maintain their surgical results and prevent further hair thinning.
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