A Unique Part of Our Bio-Enhanced Hair Transplant Procedure
Sapphire-Tipped Site-Making Tools
Recipient sites are where the rubber meets the road in a hair transplant surgery. The recipient sites determine the location, angle, orientation, and density of hair follicles in the newly transplanted area and will ultimately determine the final cosmetic appearance of the hair transplant. For the very best outcome, recipient sites that are created by the surgeon on the scalp should be precise and exact, and designed for optimal graft density, enhanced follicle growth, and with exceptional healing properties.
WHY DO WE USE SAPPHIRE-TIPPED SITE MAKING TOOLS?
As a part of the bio-enhanced hair transplant surgery at Anderson Center for Hair, our surgeons use sapphire-tipped site-making instruments, which have revolutionized the hair transplant process. To create recipient sites, most hair transplant centers use the SP-89 blade, the 18G Nokor blade, and some even use a standard hypodermic needle that has been bent with a pair of pliers. You read that correctly. These instruments collectively all share several disadvantages, including:
- A larger wound size, which leads to more bleeding during the procedure and a prolonged healing time after the procedure. The larger wound also leads to increased scarring in the recipient area, which can affect the transplanted follicle density.
- Less precision in recipient site creation, and a variability in the incision size among different sites, which can lead to a less aesthetically pleasing hair transplant result.
The sapphire-tipped site-making instruments used by the surgeons at Anderson Center for Hair have several advantages compared to the more traditional blades and needles used throughout the hair transplant community:
- Precision: Sapphire-tipped instruments create precise incisions, allowing for accurate placement of hair grafts and natural-looking results.
- Minimized Trauma: The sharpness and smoothness of sapphire blades reduce scalp tissue trauma, leading to faster healing and less postoperative discomfort.
- Reduced Bleeding: Cleaner incisions result in minimal bleeding, enhancing surgical visibility and efficiency.
- Faster Healing: Reduced trauma promotes quicker recovery with less swelling and inflammation.
- Natural Results: Smaller, precise incisions mimic the natural orientation of hair follicles, leading to aesthetically pleasing outcomes.
- Reduced Transection Rates: Sapphire blades minimize follicle damage during incision-making, improving graft survival rates.
Ready to take a deeper dive into your bio-enhanced surgical options? Schedule a consultation today to discuss the next steps with your surgeon.
