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Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica 2003; 1 (2)

Hair transplantation. The state-of-the-art in Mexico

Poletti ED, Bazan C, Muñoz FL

Language: Spanish
References: 21
Page: 121-123
PDF size: 83.70 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Hair transplantation is a field in which technological development has brought very important and interesting changes. From the early 4 mm punch grafting techniques to the latest FUHT (Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation) technologies, we have witnessed a varied array of options like scalp reductions, Juri flaps, extensions, expansions, laser hair transplantation, minigrafting and micrografting arriving with great colors and becoming obsolete.
Since the early studies (Limmer, Rassman, Bernstein) on the use of the stereo microscope for the dissection of the follicular unit, to the stripless (“scar free”) hair transplantation, here in Mexico we have noted that only a very small percentage of hair transplanters are catching up with the new technology.
This is a worldwide phenomenon, the majority of physicians and surgeons offering surgical hair restoration alternatives are using now techniques proven to be inferior in aesthetic results, yield, donor preservation and general ergonomics.


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