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Glossary Minigrafts

small sections of hair-bearing tissue used in hair transplants

Minigrafts, also known as mini-grafts, are small sections of hair-bearing tissue typically containing 2-4 hair follicles. They are used in hair transplantation procedures to create a more natural-looking hairline and to fill in areas of thinning hair. This technique allows for a denser and more aesthetically pleasing result compared to older methods that used larger grafts.

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research The Use of Micrografts and Minigrafts in the Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Face and Scalp

67 citations , September 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

This narrative review discusses the use of micrografts and minigrafts for facial and scalp reconstruction following various causes of hair loss and reports a high level of patient satisfaction with these techniques.

research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin

56 citations , December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This study reported successful and cosmetically acceptable repigmentation of leukoderma in three patients using minigrafts of normally pigmented, autologous skin.

research Standardizing the Classification and Description of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Mini-Micrografting Techniques

33 citations , September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article proposes a classification for small graft transplants that includes technical factors to improve communication and facilitate comparative studies, reporting no new clinical results.

research Minigraft Preparation in Surgical Hair Replacement

10 citations , January 1997 in “Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery”

This study found that using a multibladed knife during hair transplantation surgery enhanced the rate of minigraft preparation and produced more uniformly sized grafts compared to traditional techniques.

research Refinements in Hair Transplantation: Micro- and Minigraft Megasession

1 citations , January 1998 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”

Hair transplantation using micro- and minigraft megasessions is safe, effective, and provides natural results with high patient satisfaction.

research THE USE OF MICROGRAFTS AND MINIGRAFTS WITH SLITS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MALE ALOPECIA

January 2001

This study found that using micrografts and minigrafts with slits for male pattern hair loss led to satisfactory appearance outcomes, though patients experienced low hair density.

research A Concentric Method for Mini-Micrografting Extensively Bald Patients

November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article describes a concentric mini-micrografting method for extensively bald patients that achieves natural-looking hair restoration and maintains a normal appearance at all stages of treatment.

research Book Review: Hair Transplantation: The Art of Micrografting and Minigrafting, Second Edition

March 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

The book is a valuable, comprehensive guide on hair transplantation, recommended for surgeons and students, with minor areas for improvement.

research The Minigraft Revolution: Can We Keep up Ethically?

June 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

This article discusses the growing demand and challenges in the hair transplantation industry, emphasizing the lack of formal training for physicians but reports no new clinical results.

research Rhomboid Minigrafts in Hair Restoration Surgery

2 citations , May 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study observed that rhomboid minigraft techniques in hair restoration surgery improved graft stability and reduced complications compared to traditional rectangular minigrafts.

Commentaries on Micro/Minigrafting vs Follicular Unit Transplantation: An Assessment of the Recent Bernstein/Rassman Article, 'Follicular Unit Graft Yield Using Three Different Techniques'

research Commentaries on Micro/Minigrafting vs Follicular Unit Transplantation: An Assessment of the Recent Bernstein/Rassman Article, “Follicular Unit Graft Yield Using Three Different Techniques”

1 citations , July 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This article discusses the contributions of Drs. Bernstein and Rassman to hair restoration but presents no new findings.

research Micrografting in Extensive Quantities Please Note: In 1995 we began using Follicular Unit Transplantation for all hair restoration procedures performed at NHI. Minigrafting/micrografting techniques were discontinued at this time. This article should be read in that context.

January 1995

Since 1995, we only use Follicular Unit Transplantation for hair restoration and stopped using minigrafting/micrografting techniques.

research Extensive Traction Alopecia Attributable to Ponytail Hairstyle and Its Treatment with Hair Transplantation

44 citations , July 2005 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.

research Hair Transplantation Update

8 citations , January 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This review discusses the advancements and ongoing controversies in hair transplantation techniques, reporting no new clinical results, but highlights the evolving methods for improving natural appearance in male-pattern baldness and female alopecia.

Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplantation

research Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplanting

8 citations , March 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

The author reports that using Total Excision Techniques in hair transplant surgeries increased graft yield by at least 50%, with minimal scarring in the donor area.

Hair Transplant: Evolution and Role in Treating Alopecia

research Hair Transplant

7 citations , April 2015 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing”

This article reviews the causes of hair loss and explores various options for restoring the hairline, but reports no new clinical results.

research Cosmetic dermatologic surgery

7 citations , January 1998

This article reviews various cosmetic procedures like botulinum A exotoxin and chemical peels for aesthetic enhancement but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing existing methods.

research Advances in aesthetic hair restoration

6 citations , August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

This study describes a method of hair restoration using large numbers of follicular micrografts and minigrafts, achieving natural-looking results in 1 or 2 sessions with minimal complications.

research Correction of the Cornrow Transplant and Other Common Problems in Surgical Hair Restoration

6 citations , April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

The document suggests fixing bad hair transplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hair transplantation.

research Reconstructive Hair Transplantation of the Face and Scalp

5 citations , May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”

This article reviews the use of micrografts and minigrafts for facial and scalp hair reconstruction, noting it is safe, predictable, and achieves high patient satisfaction, but it presents no new clinical data.

Use of Micrografts and Minigrafts in Hair Restoration

research Hair Restoration

5 citations , April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery”

This article reviews the use of micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration in various conditions, enhancing aesthetic outcomes, but it does not provide new clinical findings.

research The Knudsen Nomenclature

5 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This discussion provides a historical overview of modern hair restoration surgery and proposes a standardized graft classification system, but reports no new clinical results.

research Beard Reconstruction Using Hair Grafts in a Free Flap

5 citations , December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery”

This case study reports successful hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts to camouflage a free osteocutaneous mandibular flap reconstruction, resulting in high patient satisfaction.

research Follicular-Unit Hair Grafting

5 citations , September 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery”

This article discusses the follicular-unit grafting technique for hair transplantation and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight its potential for achieving natural-appearing outcomes but note the procedure's complexity.

research Hair Transplantation on a Free Microvascular Latissimus Dorsi Flap

4 citations , May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery”

In this case report, the authors found that hair transplantation on a free microvascular flap may be a viable and effective option for achieving good aesthetic outcomes when treating residual alopecia following reconstruction of large scalp defects.

research The Punctiform Technique in Hair Transplantation

4 citations , May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”

This article discusses the development and refinement of the hair-micrografting technique in cosmetic surgery and reports no new clinical results.

research Correction of the Cornrow Transplant and Other Common Problems in Surgical Hair Restoration

4 citations , April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

The document suggests fixing common hair transplant issues by combining artistic principles with plug reduction, recycling, and additional micrograft transplantation, while also potentially using arnica to help with post-operative swelling.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Cultural Importance and Advancements in Hair Restoration

research Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

4 citations , July 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This article, titled "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow," was published in 1993, but it provides no abstract or new research results.

Growth in Skin Surgery: Historical Advancements Since 1950

research Growth in skin surgery

4 citations , July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.

research Long-Term Follow-up and Unusual Findings After Microvascular Transfer of Hair-Bearing Skin for Pubic Hair Restoration

4 citations , November 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery”

This study reports successful restoration of congenital pubic alopecia using tissue transfers from the temporoparietal scalp, noting significant hair growth in the transplanted tissue.