Micrografting in extensive quantities. The ideal hair restoration procedure

Abstract

Background: Smaller hair transplant grafts in greater quantities are becoming an unmistakable trend. As hair grow in groups of one to four, the process is mathematically and aesthetically logical.

Objective: To produce a natural appearing distribution of hair in the balding individual in an acceptable time frame.

Methods: Grafts reflecting natural patterns are used. Four hundred one-hair grafts are densely packed into a frontal hairline 4-5 mm wide to create a transition zone between the forehead and a new hairline. Two- to four-hair grafts are densely packed behind the frontal zone in a graded fashion. Grafts containing no more than four hairs are used.

Results: The results produce a slightly less dense but better balance that looks like the natural veneer of a normal mature male. In women or men with thinning hair, surgically increasing density satisfies many patient objectives.

Conclusion: Transplantation with one- to four-hair grafts in extensive quantities produces a natural "hairy" appearance without the artificial look typical of the large traditional grafts. By using this technique, many patients can be completed in just one session.