A comparison of graft implantation techniques for hair transplantation

Jm, Whitworth; Db, Stough; Limmer, Bobby L.; Seager, David; Boudjema, Pascal; Barrera, Alfonso; Choi, Younyoung; Mangubat, Antonio E.

doi:10.1016/s1085-5629(99)80042-x

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“…There are a number of various techniques employed for the graft separation and implantation using multiple tools such as different sized needles and blades. Each of this technique has its own advantages and disadvantages as described by Whitworth et al . Moreover, laser‐assisted recipient site creation has been investigated but appears to be limited by potential damage to surrounding skin and follicles …”

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“…In current practice, there is a wide range of epidural needles used for recipient sites creation ranging from 16 to 22 gauge size depending upon the size of graft and choice of the implanter . In this regard, it has been noted that 21–22 gauge needles are used for single hair containing grafts, 19–20 gauge needles are used to create sites for FUGs containing 1–2 hairs, and 17–18 gauge needles are used for the transplantation for larger FUGs or MUGs . Interestingly, 16 gauge epidural needle has been employed by some for anterior hairline creation in a technique called separate needles and graft placement.…”

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Hair restoration approaches for early onset male androgenetic alopecia

Bhatti¹,

Basra

Patel

2013

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Society places great emphasis on the presence of hair. Some degree of hair loss is accepted as a normal part of the aging process, in line with the observation that more than 50% of men will develop androgenetic alopecia by the age of 50 years. However, it is possible to understand the psychosocial isolation and distress felt by men with a strong familial predisposition to androgenetic alopecia, who tend to display hair loss in their late teens or twenties. There are currently two drugs which have been licensed for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: oral finasteride and topical minoxidil solution which are effective to some extent. Furthermore, upon discontinuing treatment, any gain that has been achieved is quickly lost. Added to which there is an entire market of unproven over the counter products: advertised in the electronic media, local hair salons, and various departmental stores. In this review, we highlight the important advances in the management of male androgenetic alopecia with emphasis on approaches that can lead to more successful and long-term hair restoration for young adults. In particular, we discuss the evidence supporting the use of the follicular unit grafting technique in conjunction with medical treatment before and after the procedure. Moreover, some other alterations of this most popular state of the art hair restoration technique have been mentioned briefly. As a result, patients and physicians seem equally satisfied from this procedure for its naturally looking results which are cosmetically more acceptable and esthetically pleasing for longer period of time.

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Hair restoration approaches for early onset male androgenetic alopecia

Bhatti¹,

Basra

Patel

2013

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…Er:YAG laser can do that by heating the tissue up to 70°C. Er:YAG laser pulse must be below the thermal relaxation time of skin for protection of epidermal layer [8,17,18].…”

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Hair Transplantation in the Cicatricial Alopecias

Kucuktas¹

2013

Hair Therap Transplantat

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Cicatricial alopecia (CA) causes irreversible hair loss and negatively affects self-image and self-esteem of patient. Cicatricial alopecias are divided into two main groups as "primary" and "secondary" cicatricial alopecias. Spontaneous regrowth of hair in case of cicatricial alopecia can rarely occur. Cicatricial alopecias can be treated by certain surgical procedures such as excision, flap surgery, scar reduction with gradually tissue expansion, and hair transplantation. The most important determining cause for surgery success of cicatricial alopecia surgery is the low blood flow of the recipient region. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method is prefered for hair transplantation for cicatricial alopecia. FUE method is mostly preferred in patients who have large areas of scattered cicatrices in recipient region. Cicatricial alopecia patients with no active disease signs should have more alternative therapeutic options. One of those options can be hair neogenesis from autologous adult hair follicle cell populations in the future.

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“…Following the creation of all recipient sites, micrografts were placed into each individual recipient site with forceps (the separated needlestick and graft placement technique). 6,7 Gentle pressure is applied with a swab or finger to adjacent grafts while grafts are inserted. This technique is only used to create the anterior hairline.…”

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“…The beveled edge of the needle was kept towards the skin while creating the recipient area so coronal angle grafting was used. Following the creation of all recipient sites, micrografts were placed into each individual recipient site with forceps (the separated needlestick and graft placement technique) 6,7 . Gentle pressure is applied with a swab or finger to adjacent grafts while grafts are inserted.…”

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