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Background: The problem of alopecia affects both sexes at all ages with sometimes significant psychological sequelae. Along with androgenetic alopecia, there are forms of alopecia of various origin as traumatic, surgical, pharmacological and others. In 1993 the first biocompatible fibers (Biofibre®) were developed in Italy by Medicap company. Aim: Automatic Biofibre® hair implant is a soft surgery technique which is performed under local anesthesia, that enables an immediate aesthetic result without pain, scars or hospitalization. Methods: Biofibre® hair are similar to natural hair and they are available in 13 colors, that can be washed and dried with moderate heat, but cannot be bleached. The fibers are 15 cm long, until 45 cm. Besides straight fibers, there are also tight curl, soft curl and wave. Since the last years it is also available the MHD® hair variant that allows to use 3 hairs with the same graft. Automatic Biofibre® hair implant device allows to implant until 800 Biofibre® hair per hour reducing scalp trauma. Results: This modern technique of hair restoration is indicated to treat diffuse hair loss or hair thinning, both for men and for women. Conditions for success are: suitable patient with healthy scalp, qualified physician, respect of implant protocol and after care application, correct identification and therapy of possible skin reactions. Conclusions: Nowadays automatic Biofibre® hair implant is a valid surgical technique and can be also used alone or in combination with FUE to provide good final results. |
