- Featuring contributors who are board certified hair transplant surgeons and dermatologists
- Aside from surgical applications, this text explores FDA approved medical treatments for hair loss
- Explores the widely popular technique of Plasma Rich Plasma for hair restoration
- Includes high quality photos
Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials is a high-level, focused guide poised to become a landmark text for any surgeon interested in learning about and treating hair restoration. Going beyond anecdotal and popularized treatments commonly found online, this text reviews evidence-based treatment options with demonstrated success to provide tailored and optimal results for patients.
The content reviews essential topics for understanding of hair loss, the natural cycle of hair regrowth, and medical factors to consider in creating a treatment plan. Postoperative patient instructions and realistic patient expectations are discussed as well as risks and patient selection criteria. Authors also detail pearls and pitfalls for achieving desired results and avoiding rare complications.
Table of Contents- 1 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair Cycle
- 2 - Medical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia
- 3 - Hair Loss Physiology and Transplantation Principles
- 4 - Indications and Contraindications for Hair Transplant
- 5 - Designing the Hairline
- 6 - Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) Technique
- 7 - Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Technique
- 8 - Local Anesthesia and Scalp Blocks
- 9 - Postoperative Expectations and Instructions
- 10 - Refining Techniques in Beard and Eyebrow Restoration
- 11 - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Restoration
- 12 - Photography for Evaluating Patients with Hair Loss
- 13 - Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls
