Table 5.

Comparison of all the implantation techniques

Features	Preformed slit	Stick and place	Implanters
Methodology	All slits are made in one go, followed by placing of grafts by the assistants	After every slit, graft is placed in it, one at a time	Slit and placement in one step using an implanter
Speed	Fast	Slow	Fast
Staff	2–3 assistants can implant at one time	Only one at a time	Only one at a time
Accuracy in counting	Assistants may skip slits in between and lead to error in calculations	Accurate	Accurate
Bleeding	Occurs only during first step while making slits	Bleeding while making slits leads to popping	Bleeding while implanting leads to popping
Identification of slits	Marking ink is required in dark skinned patients	Easy	Easy
Grafting between existing hair	Difficult	Easy	Easy
Accuracy in angle and direction	May vary since carried out by assistants	Accurate	Accurate
Cost	Cheap	Cheap	Consumable cost of implanters
Surgeon dependency	Less surgeon dependent	Surgeon dependent	Surgeon dependent