Graft Compression

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What is Graft Compression in a Hair Transplant?

March 22nd, 2006

Q: What exactly is compression in a hair transplant?
A: Compression refers to the visible tufting of grafts due to the contraction of the grafts from the normal elasticity of skin around it, after it has been inserted into the recipient site.
Compression is most commonly seen when minigrafts are used in the hair restoration (minigrafts contain [...]

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What is Graft Compression After Hair Transplant and Why Does it Occur?

August 19th, 2005

Q: What is graft compression?
A: Graft compression refers to a tufted look resulting from the contraction of grafts caused by the normally elastic skin that contracts around the graft as the hair transplant heals. This was a common occurrence with mini-micrografting where 5 or more hairs from two or more follicular units were placed into [...]

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