Color atlas of hair restoration surgery

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Color atlas of hair restoration surgery

[by]James M. Swinehart

Appleton & Lange, c1996

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-388) and index

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Description

This illustrated procedural atlas describes step-by-step methods and techniques used in hair restoration surgery. Surgical procedures, each shown in both line illustrations and colour photographs, are presented to help physicians make critical evaluations. Emphasis is placed on proper patient diagnosis, evaluation, selection and preparation. Procedures include developing a master plan for each patient, extensive scalp lifting, the use of scalp extenders and extensive micrografting.

Table of Contents

Diagnosis and Treatment of Alopecia. Aetiology and Medical Therapy of Hair Loss. Classification and Progression of Male-Pattern and Female-Pattern Alopecia. The Surgical Suite, Staffing and Equipment. Patient Consultation, Selection and Pre-operative Work Up. Philosophy of Hair Resoration Surgery. Developing the Master Plan. Scalp Reduction and Scalp Lifting. Evolution of Scalp Reduction Surgery. Planning and Dynamics. Pre-operative Preparation and Haemostasis. Anaesthesia. The Bilateral Flap. The Bitemporal Flap. Scalp Extension and Scalp Flap. Hair Restoration with Expanded Scalp Flaps. Case Studies. Complications and Repairs of Scalp Reductions and Scalp Lifts. Hair Transplantation. Philosophy and Evolution of Hair Transplantation Surgery. Patient Preparation and Photography. Local Anaethesia. The Donor Area. Graft Dissection. The Recipient Area. Dressings and Post-operative Care. Complications, Repairs and Special Situations. The Future. Hair Follicle Cloning. The Future of Hair Restoration Surgery. Acknowledgments. List of Equipment Suppliers.

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