Cutting out the Facts - An Inside Look into a Strip Incision

Strip incision is a method of donor-site harvesting. Hair restoration surgeons retrieve healthy hair from the back of the head (the donor site) by cutting out a linear strip in the scalp. Strip incision is the most common technique for removing hair and follicles from a donor site.

The Strip Incision Procedure

- A local anesthetic is given for pain.

- The surgeon begins by removing strips of tissue from the donor site (usually from the back of the head) with a scalpel. The strips can be up to one inch wide.

- After the strip incision has been made, the wound is closed with sutures or staples.

- The surgeon later dissects the follicles from the strip. The amount of hair dissected is dependent upon the selected type of hair transplant. The surgeon removes single follicles for follicular unit extraction or small groups of follicles for mini-micrografting. Sometimes, depending on the size of the balding area, the follicles must be removed in larger groups.

- The dissected follicles are transplanted into the scalp. The procedure may take a few sessions to complete.

Will the strip incision scar? When the incision heals, it will leave a linear scar. Depending on the size of the incision, the scar will range in length from 1mm to 5mm wide. The good news, however, is that since the incision was made in an area where you have an abundance of hair, the scar will be hidden beneath your hair.

About the author: About the Author - Maggie Kay is a freelance writer from Montreal and is the head researcher and content manager of Hair Transplant Costs (http://www.hairtransplantcosts.com/) - a resourceful site about hair transplant doctors.

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  • How to achieve natural hair transplant results

    Today, when done right, hair transplant surgery can produce results that are so natural that even hair stylists cannot detect them. But the key is finding the right hair restoration physician.

    It's tough deciding who to choose. They all claim to provide natural and safe results. But in reality their skill, experience and talent vary widely, as do the end results.

    Where to find and learn about outstanding hair restoration surgeons

    It's easy to find physicians offering hair transplants in any phone book or online directory. But to find the minority who provide truly natural and outstanding hair transplant results we recommend the following online resources:

    • Hair Loss Learning Center – This multimedia site provides extensive and in-depth information about hair loss causes and cures. It is sponsored by the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. This elite group of surgeons is committed to excellent patient education and results.
    • Hair Transplant Network – This long time community provides recommendations for over 50 of the world’s leading hair transplant surgeons. This site also hosts the world’s largest gallery of patient before and after photos.
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