Mini-Micrografting - Investigating the Pros, the Cons, and the FUE's
Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2005
by Maggie Kay
Hair Transplant Costs
Mini-micrografting is similar to follicular unit extraction, yet not as advanced.
The mini-micrografting procedure involves removing donor tissue with a multi-bladed knife. The tissue is then cut into smaller pieces using direct visualization therefore, instead of using a microscope to cut the tissue, a surgeon might use the help of a regular ruler.
One benefit of mini-micrografting is that it is time and cost efficient. Most likely, that is the main reason why it is such a popular surgical choice.
Below is an overview of the problems associated with mini-micrografting (in comparison to follicular unit extraction):
- Grafts are cut in such a way that individual follicular units may be split up or damaged
- Harvesting technique does not ensure that each follicle will be kept intact
- Grafts are larger because excess tissue is not trimmed
- Healing time is very slow
Most up-to-date hair restoration surgeons recommend that patients choose follicular unit extraction over mini-micrografting because it produces a more natural result, has a faster healing time, and is more efficient in preserving donor hair.
About the Author - Maggie Kay is a freelance writer from Montreal and is the head researcher and content manager of Hair Transplant Costs - a resourceful site about hair transplant doctors. http://www.hairtransplantcosts.com/
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