Dr. O’tar Norwood discusses the origin of follicular transplantation, and the influence that Dr. Bernstein’s research and publications have had on the evolution of the hair transplant procedure. Read a segment of the article:
The evolution of “follicular transplantation” can be attributed to three people. Dr. Robert Bernstein coined the phrase and advanced the concept. Dr. Bob Limmer introduced the use of the binocular microscope, providing the technology, and Dr. David Seager showed by direct hair counts, comparing the growth of grafts cut with and without the microscope, how the hair growth was improved when the follicular unit was kept intact.
Read the full article in the Hair Restoration Papers portion of our website.
Topic: Bernstein Medical News, Follicular Unit TransplantTags: Dr. Bobby Limmer / Dr. David Seager / Dr. O'tar Norwood / Grafts / Hair Count / Hair Growth / Hair Transplant Forum International / Microscope / Origin / Robert M. Bernstein M.D.
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