Hair Graft – Follicular/Micrograft:
This method allows for the most natural looking assessment of hair growth upon completion and healing of transplant surgery. Advances in practice and technology have allowed this procedure to reduce the pattern of follicle growth that normally occurs. Hair follicles grow in groups of one or four units. This method specifically prevents the effect of sharply contrasting areas of bare scalp against areas of the scalp that are densely covered with hair.
The first step in the process of follicular unit extraction requires that a donor strip of root hair is produced to produce the skin surface. This strip contains approximately one millimeter of hair that emerges from the inner surface and also contains microscopic and essential blood vessels and hair follicles. The tissue of the follicular units is dissected with the aid and aid of a microscope and sorted into units that will eventually be implanted in a natural pattern of one to four units, where upon implantation and retrieval, they form a natural and flatter pattern. Will develop into ,
The next step in the procedure requires that Physican make tiny incisions in the scalp to produce long-lasting results. There are several components to this particular procedure that will affect the overall appearance of hair loss treatment. First the therapist must reproduce a natural hair line that best suits the client’s facial structure. Larger grafts or units are used in areas at the back of the scalp where hair is naturally at its thickest. Smaller, or single units are needed at the front of the head, or in the hairline area of the scalp, to create a more gentle result. Second, the direction in which the hair will eventually grow depends on the angle of insertion.
The following are different methods for grafting that are used in conjunction with each other to produce homogeneous and natural looking results:
1. Mini-micrografting.
This is a procedure by which follicular hair graft units are dispersed in small clusters of one or two hairs. This intended use for this method does not allow soft builds of replacement ROMs. It is often used in building up the hair line and around areas where larger or more dense grafts are placed.
2. Puch Grafts.
This method for grafting was used during the 1980s, but has declined in use due to advances in this area of medical science. Pooch grafts are generally circular sections of donor hair inserted into bald areas of the scalp. This method is one of the more popular recognized methods of transplantation. This method is still in use today, but it is used in conjunction with other more advanced and modern methods. For the best effect and appearance, the client needs to wait for the hair to fully grow out of the transplant, or incision site.
3. Slit graft.
These are grafts that contain up to 10 follicles, and are particularly necessary in areas of the scalp where hair is naturally moderately thick. They are usually inserted from the middle to the back of the head. These grafts are also used towards the center of the head or in the crown area.
4. Strip graft.
These are the largest of all types of grafts. Strip grafts contain 30 to 40 follicles and are combined with slit grafts to create a natural, thick, full head of hair. The straps are usually long and thin.
Source by Rich Fuller
