Evaluation of polyamide synthetic hair. A long-term clinical study.
BACKGROUND
Different methods of hair restoration surgery exist: expanders, rotation flaps, autotransplantation and artificial hair implant.


METHODS
The authors reviewed 196 patients who underwent hair implantation 2 years before with a highly biocompatible polyamide fiber. Indications, contraindications and complications of the procedure are outlined.


RESULTS
Clinical subjective and photographic objective judgement, evaluation of Hamilton scale grading and covered area rate show very satisfactory improvements. Relevant adverse events were limited to 1.02%.


CONCLUSIONS
A careful medical follow-up with regular scalp check-up minimizes complications to a very acceptable rate and overall results are definitely satisfying.
Palmieri
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Department of Surgery, University of Modena, Italy.
Griselli
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G
D'Ugo
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A
Palmieri
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Salti
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D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000601:surgery*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009757:Nylons; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D009757:Nylons