abst-1994-jrnl-derm&surg-oncology

TITLE	LASER HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
ABSTRACT FROM:	Journal of Dermatology & Surgical Oncology, 1994; 20:515-521
AUTHOR	Walter P. Unger, MD Laurence M. David, MD
THE ARTICLE TALKS ABOUT:	Studies were conducted to investigate the pros and cons of laser-assisted hair transplantation. The authors proposed the following theoretical benefits of laser-assisted hair transplantion: A reduction in bleeding and speedier post-surgical recovery and regrowth of the transplanted grafts. Increase in hair density compared to using the scalpel blade approach, since some of the balding skin is removed when using laser to prepare the recipient sites. Hair grafts are more easily manoeuvred into the recipient areas and slits that are prepared by laser. A reduction in sacrring in the donor area. Experiments were conducted on 10 subjects with the following results: 40% of the subjects reported better "hair yield/hair counts" than traditional scalpel approach. 50% of the subjects reported same "hair yield/hair counts" compared to the traditional scalpel approach. 10% of the subjects reported poorer "hair yield/hair counts" compared to the traditional scalpel approach. 50% of the subjects reported earlier hair regrowth than the traditional scalpel approach. The optimum settings and intensity of the laser were not discussed in the report. According to the authors, this has yet to be determined.

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