The State of the Art in Hair Transplantation Techniques

    January 1999 in “ Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery ”
    Jason Swerdloff, Sheldon S. Kabaker
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    TLDR Advancements in hair transplantation have resulted in more natural-looking hair and increased patient satisfaction.
    In 1999, Swerdloff and Kabaker reported on improvements in hair transplantation techniques, focusing on the goal of achieving natural-looking hair and moving away from outdated methods that created an unnatural appearance. They discussed the importance of the follicular unit concept, which transplants hair in its natural groupings, and the use of magnification and lighting to reduce damage during graft preparation. The article described how to estimate the number of grafts needed, prepare the donor site, and create recipient sites with specific instruments. The authors emphasized the importance of a skilled and efficient team for successful transplantation, concluding that these advancements have led to more natural outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.
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