Plug-Type Grafts
This technique is not performed by NHI.
In the early days of hair transplantation, rather large grafts were removed with a 'punch' instrument and transplanted to thinning areas. When transplanted, the tissue surrounding the plug constricted during the natural healing process, causing the hairs in the plug to be pushed much closer together than hairs naturally would be. The final effect is much like a doll with 'rooted hair'. Very unfortunately, when finer methods of transplantation were developed, some physicians continued to use the old 'plug' method and many individuals were needlessly deformed.
New Hair Institute pioneered follicular unit transplantation, transplanting hair in naturally occurring groups to create an incredibly natural appearance. NHI's Dr. Rassman and Dr. Bernstein have written articles for medical journals that describe the process of follicular unit transplantation in detail so that state-of-the art advances could be incorporated into every hair transplantation procedure by every physician. Change has been swift, but not swift enough.
We have, over the years, developed some surgical strategies that help camouflage plugs for many men. If you have one of these old-style transplants, a visit with one of our NHI physicians could result in a plan leading to a much more natural appearance.
Large punch, used to make plugs. |
Wound made in the skin by the punch. |
Recipient area in punch-grafting. |
Donor area in punch-grafting. |
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