Reconstructive Hair Transplantation of the Face and Scalp

    May 2005 in “ Seminars in Plastic Surgery ”
    Alfonso Barrera
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    TLDR The document concludes that using small hair grafts has improved facial and scalp hair restoration.
    The document from May 2005 provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques in hair restoration, focusing on both aesthetic and reconstructive cases. It discusses the use of follicular unit micrografts and minigrafts as significant advancements in reconstructive plastic surgery, particularly for enhancing aesthetics. The issue covers various topics, including the introduction of micrografting and minigrafting in large numbers, the role of scalp flaps, scalp reduction, tissue expansion, and the reconstruction of eyebrows and eyelashes. It also addresses the enhancement of facial and scalp aesthetics using micrografts and minigrafts, the correction of poor hair restoration results, and the use of lasers in hair transplantation. Additionally, the document touches on the basics of getting started with micrografting and minigrafting and offers a glimpse into the future of hair follicle cloning.
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