Surgical Management for Hair Restoration: A Review of Contemporary Techniques

May 2023 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”

Sammy Othman, Paul Glat

follicular unit transplantation follicular unit extraction FUT FUE tissue expanders scalp reduction flap surgery hairline lowering hair follicles donor hair hair transplant hair restoration

Studysummary The document concludes that there are various surgical techniques for hair restoration, their success depends on the surgeon's skill, patient's health, and quality of donor hair, and they can potentially improve the mental well-being of those with hair loss.

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