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Dr. Bisanga - INSIDE THE OP ROOM (With Result) - Making Recipient Sites

Raphael84

Raphael84

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In this latest presentation from our "Inside the Op Room" series, Dr. Bisanga shows and explains his approach to cutting recipient sites, discussing angles, feathering, hair groupings and light penetration to best achieve the desired "illusion of coverage".

This is a very interesting video and even more valuable is that we have this very patient´s result to show the evolution and growth of this procedure (below).


 
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Bigmac

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Nice video Ian. The feathering effect and graft angulation are very important for getting the best possible outcome for coverage. It is also important to point out it creates a natural look.
It looks as though the incisions being made are for the larger grouping of follicles. What gauge needles does Dr Bisanga use?
 
Bully

Bully

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When making the incisions how does the doc know what depth to insert the needle?
 
Raphael84

Raphael84

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Thanks for your question Bigmac.

As can be seen, Dr. Bisanga uses needles and sharp points for making sites. The needle size is variable and dependent upon several factors including the hair to graft make up.

Dr. Bisanga will more commonly use around a 21 gauge hypodermic needles in relation to 0.8mm punch size.

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Thanks for the clarification on the needle size. One mistake I’ve seen repeated often are clinics who don’t switch sizes which results in larger grafts squashed into smaller incisions that causes damage to the follicle, stunted/wiry growth and single grafts placed in larger incisions that have more potential to move out of position resulting in wrong angled growth.
 
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