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Italian
Association for Research into Tissue Plasticity
HAIR
MICROTRANSPLANTATION BY NEEDLES OF DIFFERENT GAUGES
Institute for Research
into Tissue Plasticity
Via Parenzo 12
00198 ROMA
e-mail: info@airpt.org
http: www.airpt.org
Ph: 39.06.8557096
Q&A
With
Pasquale Fruscella M.D.
Why
is micro-transplantation the most widespread technique used for hair replacement?
Because it combines the advantages of local treatment with the absence of extensive
surgical manipulation and a natural aesthetic result, since micro-grafts have
been introduced.
What
is a "hair micro-graft "?
It is a graft consisting of one or two hair follicles.
What
is the "Needle-Technique" for hair micro-transplantation?
This technique uses needles 1.5 to 3.5 mm in diameter and 40 mm long which, by
cutting, providing haemostasis and carrying the hair follicles, can replace scalpel,
dilators and micro-forceps.
How
do you calculate the number of grafts to transplant?
By means of transparent patterns placed on the receptor area.
What
kind of anaesthesia do you use?
Local anaesthesia, achieved with 0.5% xylocaine and adrenaline 1/50,000. I also
infiltrate the supraorbital, temporal and occipital nerves
How
is the grafting procedure performed?
On bald areas I use the needle as a blade, choosing the right needle diameter
and securing it to a chuck handle. For hair thickening, I insert the micro-graft
into the needle, with the follicle(s) toward the tip. The needle, bearing the
predetermined number of grafts, is inserted into the skin and the grafts are pushed
into the subcutaneous tissue with a probe.
Where
can I read more about "Hair Micro-transplantation with Needles"?
In "Hair
Micro-transplantation by the Use of Needles", edited by Springer Verlag.
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2004 Associazione Italiana Ricerche sulla Plasticità Tessutale.
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