Evaluation of polyamide synthetic hair. A long-term clinical study.

BACKGROUND: Different methods of hair restoration surgery exist: expanders, rotation flaps, autotransplantation and artificial hair implant. METHODS: The authors reviewed 196 patients who underwent hair implantation 2 years before with a highly biocompatible polyamide fiber. Indications, contraindications and complications of the procedure are outlined. RESULTS: Clinical subjective and photographic objective judgement, evaluation of Hamilton scale grading and covered area rate show very satisfactory improvements. Relevant adverse events were limited to 1.02%. CONCLUSIONS: A careful medical follow-up with regular scalp check-up minimizes complications to a very acceptable rate and overall results are definitely satisfying.