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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Microprocessor-controlled local anesthesia versus the conventional syringe technique in hair transplantation.
Local anesthesia by the traditional injection technique is central to optimizing patient comfort during hair transplant procedures. However, even when carefully and properly performed, some patients still describe their treatment sessions as painful. ⋯ Microprocessor-controlled local anesthesia with the Wand is superior to traditional injection in consistently producing comfortable hair transplant treatments.