Hair Restoration

Michelle G. Arnold; Scott R. Owen

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45920-8_23

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Hair Restoration

Michelle G. Arnold and Scott R. Owen

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, pp.337-350

Springer International Publishing

10/25/2020

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-45920-8_23

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Abstract

Alopecia affects a significant percentage of the population. It may affect any age or gender and can cause significant cosmetic deformity. A thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and etiology of alopecia, as well as a thorough evaluation, is essential for the surgeon interested in hair restoration. The field has evolved rapidly over the last two decades. An evolving emphasis on the use of the follicular unit to achieve natural-appearing surgical results has shifted the trend of hair restoration from the historical use of large plug grafts, scalp flaps, and scalp reductions toward follicular unit grafting and follicular unit extraction. Practicing surgeons should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the indications, contraindications, and potential complications associated with these procedures.

Alopecia

Finasteride

Follicular unit

Follicular unit extraction

Follicular unit grafting

Hair growth cycle

Hair transplantation

Ludwig classification system

Minoxidil

Norwood classification system

Scalp flaps

Scalp reduction

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Title: Subtitle: Hair Restoration
Creators: Michelle G. Arnold
Scott R. Owen
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, pp.337-350
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-45920-8_23
Publisher: Springer International Publishing; Cham
Language: English
Date published: 10/25/2020
Academic Unit: Otolaryngology
Record Identifier: 9984314087402771

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