Hair transplantation update

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2015 Jun;34(2):89-94. doi: 10.12788/j.sder.2015.0131.

Abstract

Contemporary hair transplant surgery offers results that are natural and undetectable. It is an excellent treatment option for male and female pattern hair loss. Patients are encouraged to also use medical therapy to help protect their surgical results and prevent ongoing thinning of the surrounding hairs. The two major techniques of donor elliptical harvesting and follicular unit extraction are discussed here.

Keywords: donor harvest; finasteride; follicles; grafts; hair restoration; hair transplant; minoxidil.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hair / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Selection
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting
  • Transplantation / methods