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Halsey needle holder for micro and mini slit grafting
D Spencer1, C Schauder, D B Stough
1Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas Medical School, Little Rock, USA.
Summary
Stabilizing blades with a Halsey needle holder improves scalp slit placement for hair transplantation (micro- and minigrafts). This technique offers better depth, angle control, and reproducibility compared to direct blade handling.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Techniques
- Hair Restoration Procedures
Background:
- Reproducible placement of scalp slits for micro- and minigrafts remains a challenge.
- Current methods lack consistent depth and angle control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the consistency of depth and angle in scalp slit creation for hair grafting.
- To introduce a more reproducible technique for micro- and minigraft slit placement.
Main Methods:
- Utilized seven-inch Halsey needle holders to stabilize cutting instruments.
- Employed No-Kor microblades, #15c, and #15 blades for scalp slit creation.
- Conducted the procedure on approximately 80 patients over a 5-month period.
Main Results:
- Stabilization of blades with Halsey needle holders significantly improved depth control.
- Enhanced angle control and ease of adjustment were observed.
- Greater reproducibility in scalp slit placement was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Halsey needle holder use or blade stabilization offers superior outcomes for scalp micro- and minigrafting.
- The technique improves depth, angle control, ease of handling, and reproducibility.
- This method represents an advancement over directly holding cutting blades for slit placement.