“Micrografts” for improvement of the frontal hairline after hair transplantation

Abstract

The frontal hairline is the most important and difficult part of hair reconstruction. A technique is presented that uses “micrografts” to correct a frontal hairline that looks less than natural, a condition often seen after punch hair grafting (or strip grafting or scalp flaps). With these “micrografts,” it is possible to produce a natural-looking, soft frontal hairline, hiding an unnatural-looking, dense hairline that starts abruptly with coarse hairs. It is also possible to hide disturbing visible scarring or cobblestoning of the foremost punch grafts and differences in color between the grafted skin and the recipient area.