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During hair grafting, a strip of hair-bearing skin
is cut from the back of the head and then divided into smaller minigrafts
containing three to eight shafts each. The minigrafts are then transplanted
into tiny holes made in bald areas. The donor areas of hair-bearing skin are
stitched closed.
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Conditions Treated with Hair Grafting:
Hair grafting may be utilized in cases of alopecia.
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Non-surgical alternatives to hair grafting include
finasteride and minoxidil. Scalp reduction and microscopically magnified
minigrafting are surgical alternatives to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Hair Grafting:
Hair grafting is performed with a local anesthetic.
Potential Complications from Hair Grafting:
Possible risks following hair grafting include swelling, itching of the donor sites and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience numbness at the recipient and donor sites and for a temporary crust to form.
Prognosis after Hair Grafting:
The prognosis for a positive end result following hair grafting is good.
Recovery from Hair Grafting:
Total recovery from hair grafting takes two to four months.
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