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Semin Plast Surg 2001; 15(2): 147-158
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17576
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Hair Grafting Tips and Techniques

Alfonso Barrera1
  • 1West Houston Plastic Surgery Clinic, P.A., Houston, TX
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05 October 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The upward and posterior displacement of the sideburn and temporal sideburn after facial rejuvenating procedures results in a significant deformity. This can be successfully reconstructed by the exclusive use of micrografts (grafts with 1 to 2 hair follicular units) and minigrafts (grafts with 3 to 4 hair follicular units), which provide results that are truly natural and often achieved in a single session. The technique is discussed in detail. When doing facial rejuvenating procedures, we must prevent hair loss deformity. I prevent it simply by doing a pre-hairline incision; the technique is discussed in detail.

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Follicular unit - micrograft - minigraft