Microcylinder and Intra-Dermic Micropoint Technique in Hair Restoration

    Melvin A. Shiffman
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    TLDR The hair restoration technique discussed is a costly, temporary method similar to hair weaving, not well-supported by scientific data, and can have severe complications.
    The document discusses a hair restoration technique advertised by Ivari Hair Replacement Center, which involves microcylinders and an Intra-Dermic Micropoint technique. The technique is non-surgical and seems to be a variant of hair weaving, where hair is attached to existing hair to increase thickness and density. It requires periodic readjustments and is misleadingly marketed as having similar results to hair reconstruction surgery, despite being temporary. Synthetic hair grafting, which may be related to the Intra-Dermic Micropoint technique, has been associated with severe complications and is banned in the United States. The advertisement suggests a high cost for the procedure, up to $40,000, while actual hair restoration surgery could provide superior, permanent results for less. The responses from medical professionals indicate that the technique is not well-documented in scientific literature and is essentially a form of hairpiece or toupee, with no clear technical aspects or supporting scientific data provided in the advertisement.
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