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Years ago, antiquated surgical techniques left many patients with sub-par results. But thanks to the hard work and dedication of todays professional surgeons, the modern hair transplant technique has evolved to the point where it can mimic nature seamlessly, with outstanding results.

Only a minority of hair transplant surgeons are committed to doing the follicular unit procedure properly. Many physicians continue to dissect grafts without regard to the integrity of the follicular units. Follicular units are often transected and damaged as donor tissue is cut to conform to the size of the recipient holes rather than to maintain the integrity of the follicular units.

The importance of finding the right doctor to perform the right procedure for your situation can not be overstated, this is a medical procedure and requires all the due diligence and knowledge of the facts before any decision is made. Hair transplant surgery is a great way to produce a fuller head of hair, just make sure you are making an informed decision.

Such common standard hair transplant procedures are quicker and simpler to perform than follicular unit hair transplantation from the hair transplant surgeon’s perspective. The standard hair transplant procedure is also often more profitable for the clinic since it requires less staff time, training, resources, and skill. However, the results are generally suboptimal for the patient.

Each follicular unit is surrounded by small glands, blood vessels, nerves, and a connective tissue sac making it a tiny self contained unit. If these follicular units are damaged during removal or dissection, the hair may grow poorly. Therefore it is important to cut only in the loose tissue between the follicular units to keep each follicular unit intact and avoid damaging it.