A Practical Guide to Hair Graft Placement Using the Sharp Implanter Method.
Jae Hyun Park1, Yeh Hong Ho2, Kotchamol Manonukul3
1Dana Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
|July 17, 2023
Summary
The sharp implanter method for hair transplantation allows for efficient graft placement and natural-looking results when specific surgical techniques are followed. This method enhances both speed and precision in hair restoration procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Hair transplantation is gaining popularity.
- Limited literature exists on efficient and precise sharp implanter techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe surgical techniques for dense packing using the sharp implanter method.
- To enhance efficiency and precision in hair transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Detailed explanation of eleven principles for sharp implanter hair transplant surgery.
- Techniques cover graft handling, team coordination, bleeding control, and staff training.
Main Results:
- High graft survival rates are achievable.
- Dense and natural hair density can be obtained.
Conclusions:
- The sharp implanter technique, when applied correctly, leads to efficient and rapid graft insertion.
- Achieves natural-looking hair restoration outcomes.


