Modern artificial hair implantation: a pilot study of 10 patients

In the 2008 pilot study, 10 patients with androgenetic alopecia underwent artificial copolyamide fiber implantation after not responding to conventional therapies. Each patient received an average of 1000 fibers over a minimum of 3 years, with a total of 10,000 fibers implanted. The study reported that the procedure was generally safe and aesthetically pleasing, with a 15-20% annual fiber fall rate. One patient (10%) experienced a foreign body reaction and could not continue, while 30% of patients had mild recurrent folliculitis. The study highlighted the importance of the choice of fiber, implantation technique, and regular follow-ups, concluding that artificial hair implantation could be a viable option for hair restoration, especially when other treatments have failed. It called for larger studies with longer follow-up periods to confirm these findings.