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

TLDR The Mercedes incision is a new hair restoration technique that creates a more natural look and has a high success rate.

The article discusses a new technique called the Mercedes incision for hair restoration. The standard techniques for hair transplantation often result in a "pluggy" look and a "doll's head" appearance. The Mercedes incision aims to address these issues by using a stellate incision in the shape of the Mercedes logo. This incision allows for the grafts to be spread in three directions, eliminating compression and creating a more natural appearance. The technique has been used on four patients with excellent results, and graft survival exceeds 90%. The Mercedes incision also decreases the contrast between the transplanted hair and the recipient scalp, resulting in a better overall outcome.

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