Hair transplantation (a new method for recipient site suturing): the upper dermal running stitch.
Recipient hair transplant plugs may heal into place with palpable, and unfortunately, visible borders. This appearance, called "cobblestoning," is reminiscent of the bumps in a cobblestone street. The author presents a new, rapid method of suturing transplanted plugs that greatly reduces cobblestoning, virtually eliminates traumatic plug loss, and facilitates row-by-row hair transplantation. Additionally, postoperative bandaging is not necessary, shower cleansing may commence within hours, and postoperative activity may be unlimited.
Weber
P J
PJ
Institute for Human Appearance and Skin Cancer Surgery, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306.
D006197:Hair / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors