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System and method for selecting follicular units for harvesting

  • US 8,652,186 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/2010
  • Issued: 02/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for improving visualization of hair for use in hair transplantation, the method comprising:

  • illuminating with a light source a skin surface having blood on a portion of the skin surface;

    acquiring an image of the skin surface, including the portion of the skin surface with the blood thereon, while the skin surface is illuminated with the light source;

    adjusting a wavelength of the light source such that contrast between the image of the skin surface without blood and an image of the blood is minimized; and

    using the adjusted wavelength of the light source to visualize or improve visualization of a hair graft located in a region of the skin surface having blood thereon.

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