Hair Transplant Hemostasis

The Use of Infrared Coagulation in Hair Transplant and Scalp Reduction Surgery

Methods | Results | Discussion

GARY S. HITZIG, M.D.,* JOHN P. SCHWINMNG, M.D., F.A.C.S.** ANT) SEYMOUR L. HANDLER, M.D.***

Results
Scores were consistently higher for IRC in all categories with electrocauterization second and radiosurgical coagulation third. In all cases, infrared coagulation proved to be the quickest and most satisfactory form of coagulation of bleeding points (see Table 2).

References
1.Colver GB: The infrared coagulator in dermatology. Dermatol CIin 7 (1): 155-167, January 1989.
2.Haycock AJ, Ashto RE: Treatment of amateur and professional tattoos with the infrared coagulator. J Dermatol Treat 4:37-39, 1993.

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