Mini-micrografting

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Can Second Hair Transplant Repair Holes or Pits in Scalp from Prior Procedure?

January 29th, 2007

Q: I recently had a hair transplant procedure done in Florida and it has been about 8 months. When I am in direct overhead light and when sunlight is behind me, I see many tiny holes that are not visible under normal light. I know these are where they placed the transplanted hair but need [...]

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In Hair Transplant, How Important Are Microscopes?

December 7th, 2006

Q: I went to a hair transplant doctor for a consultation for my hair loss and he said that it was not that important to use microscopes for hair transplants. I had heard that it was. What’s the deal?
A: It is extremely important to use microscopes when performing hair transplants. It is the only way [...]

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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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Dr. Bernstein Encourages GQ Readers to ‘Grow Your Own’ Hair

June 1st, 2005

Dr. Bernstein: Anatomically, follicular unit transplantation is the end of the line. The next step would be hair cloning, which is still quite a way off. The way you get the most amount of hair into the smallest wound — and ensure that it’s going to look natural — is by using a follicular unit transplant. We can create swirls, add sideburns…

The beauty of follicular transplantation is that the hair will take on the old wave that the original hair had.

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