TLDR A wavy two-layer closure in hair transplants makes scars nearly invisible for most patients.
The document discussed the evolution and improvement of trichophytic closure techniques in hair transplantation surgery. Initially introduced in the mid-1970s for facelift and flap procedures, the technique was adapted for hair restoration by Drs. Patrick Frechet, Paul Rose, and Mario Marzola in 2005. The addition of a wavy two-layer closure to both upper and lower trichophytic closures, as reported in 2009, further enhanced the aesthetic outcome of donor scars, achieving an invisible scar in over 95% of patients. The study emphasized the importance of tailoring the approach to individual patient characteristics to ensure optimal results.
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January 2010 Refined open donor harvesting techniques can reduce hair follicle damage in hair restoration surgery.
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
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November 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new Cosmetic Surgery Scar Assessment Scale (CSSAS) was found to be simple and effective in evaluating scars from hair restoration surgeries.
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Narrower donor strips and special closure techniques in hair transplants lead to smaller scars and happier patients.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
