32 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This study found that mini-micrografting and plug methods achieve comparable hairdensity, but mini-micrografting requires fewer sessions due to its dense graft packing.
8 citations
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May 2019 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery”
In this controlled study on hair transplantation, using autologous plasma as a graft holding solution resulted in better hair follicle cell survival, hair count, and density compared to Ringer's lactate, suggesting plasma's potential to enhance hairgraft outcomes.
July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international”
This commentary discusses donor area alopecia resulting from follicular unit excision, noting that numerous small scars can lead to thinning in the donor area, and calls attention to this emerging issue.
3 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology”
This article presents a rationale for using a combination of follicular units and slit grafts in hair transplanting and reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences”
This study conducted in Pakistan found that innovative hair transplantation techniques, incorporating body hair and strategic extraction angles, significantly improved graft survival and patient satisfaction compared to traditional methods in men with poor donor site density.
A user had a hair transplant of 1000 grafts in the temples and is using finasteride to maintain hairdensity. The procedure cost $2,200 and was done in Medellín, Colombia.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 2450 grafts, noting improved hairline and density while continuing minoxidil and finasteride. The procedure cost Rs 90000, and others complimented the results.
A user shared their 6-month progress after a 2700 grafthair transplant, noting initial challenges with shedding but visible improvement in hairdensity and a natural-looking hairline. They mentioned using minoxidil post-surgery and had the procedure done in Patna, India, costing around 1 lakh.
A user shared their positive experience with a 4200-grafthair transplant performed by Dr. Heena Kudyar, noting significant improvement in hairline and density by month 9. The user did not mention using medications like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841.
A 22-year-old had a 3,500 grafthair transplant to restore his original hairline and improve density, while using dutasteride and oral minoxidil to manage hair loss. He believes being proactive with medication prevented further loss and allowed for a successful transplant.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
How many sessions will I need for a hair transplant?Providers give different answers, and the number is decided at consultation: some clinics quote courses of 3 to 6 sessions, but that pattern belongs to non-surgical treatments rather than to surgery. Ask your surgeon how many procedures your own case would need and how far apart they would be.