The Mercedes Incision in Hair Restoration

April 1995 in “ Annals of Plastic Surgery ”

Steven Bernard, James A Smith

hair restoration Mercedes incision stellate incision grafts transplanted hair recipient scalp

Studysummary This study describes the Mercedes incision technique, which may improve hair transplant results by reducing graft compression and row cropping, leading to a more natural appearance.

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