Issued U.S. Patent

On August 11, 1998 the U.S. Patent office issued Dr. Gary Hitzig patent #; 5,792,163 for invention of the Hitzig Linear Punch. Linear grafting has been complimented by the commercial development of The Redfield Slot Punch (RSP). The Redfield Corp., Montvale, NJ, now commercially manufactures the Dr. Hitzig Linear Punch under the trade name Redfield Slot Punch. This new instrument is machine made and computer sharpened, providing the consistent shape and sharpness lacking from previous prototypes. Slot Punch sharpness and consistency is as vital as the technique the surgeon uses to make the slots. It is now very feasible to transplant up to 5000 hairs in 2-3 hours. The obvious advantage is better results as well as cost effectiveness for both the surgeon and patient.

Also, the vertex swirl (top back of the head) pattern is much easier to recreate utilizing this instrument. With a narrow slot incision the surgeon can mimic the swirl pattern to follow the natural growth pattern in the crown.

At Gary S Hitzig, M.D., P.C. a transplant session must consist of several techniques integrated together to achieve the best patient result and satisfaction. Single hairs and individual follicular units create the best hairlines. Smaller coupled follicular units (small Linear grafts in slots) create the most natural parts and lower vertex swirls. Larger "Coupled Follicular Units" create significant central density without sacrificing naturalness.

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