Abstract
Reconstruction of the temporal hairline is usually discouraged because of unsuccessful results. A technique using punch hair grafts and “micrografts” is presented that has shown good cosmetic results.
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Nordström, R.E.A. Reconstruction of the temporal hairline. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 5, 103–106 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01981691
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01981691