TLDR Megasessions in hair transplant can cover more area or increase density but need a skilled team and careful planning, and have both benefits like less downtime and risks like lower graft survival.
The document from August 1, 2013, by Dr. Steven Gabel, discusses megasessions in hair restoration surgery, which are defined as transplanting more than 3000 grafts in a single session. These sessions can cover large areas of the scalp or achieve higher density but require careful patient selection, detailed planning, and an experienced team. Techniques to improve efficiency and maximize graft survival, such as organizing grafts, shaving the recipient area, and using methylene blue for site staining, are highlighted. The document notes the advantages of megasessions, like decreased downtime and less scarring, but also the disadvantages, such as higher risks and potential for decreased graft survival due to longer procedure times. It emphasizes the importance of minimizing graft out-of-body time, referencing a study by Limmer that showed a significant drop in survival rate from 95% at 2 hours to 54% at 48 hours. The document does not provide specific study numbers or outcomes but focuses on procedural aspects and considerations in hair transplantation megasessions.
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