Managing Aesthetic Problems following Hair Transplantation 21 James E Vogel
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Using state-of-the-art techniques in hair transplantation, a natural-appearing result should be the expected outcome. Older techniques of hair transplantation usually did not produce this level of excellence, and poorly performed procedures usually result in an unnatural appearance as well. As a consequence, there are a considerable number of patients who have a cosmetically unsatisfactory, hair-transplant result (Figs 21.1A and B). These unfortunate patients often have unnatural-appearing hair grafts as well as emotional wounds as a result of a previous, adverse experience with their original, or several previous, hair-restoration surgeons. In addition to any technical considerations, managing the patient with cosmetic disfigurement Managing Aesthetic Problems following Hair Transplantation 21
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