Avoiding pitfalls in planning a hair transplant

Abstract

Follicular unit transplantation is a powerful hair-restoration technique that allows the surgeon to create very natural results. However, the ability to achieve a full cosmetic benefi t depends upon a number of factors, including proper patient selection, accurate assessment of the patient’s donor supply, appropriate design of the hair line and correct distribution of the grafts. This article reviews the major mistakes that doctors make in these key aspects of the hairrestoration process and advises the practitioner on how to avoid them to achieve the best possible results for the patient.