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Record Nr.

UNINA9910424643603321

Titolo

Hair transplant surgery and platelet rich plasma : evidence-based essentials / / Linda N. Lee, editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2020]

©2020

ISBN

3-030-54648-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XIV, 150 p. 61 illus., 60 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

617.47790592

Soggetti

Hair - Transplantation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair Cycle -- Chapter 2 - Medical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia -- Chapter 3 - Hair Loss Physiology and Transplantation Principles -- Chapter 4 - Indications and Contraindications for Hair Transplant -- Chapter 5 - Designing the Hairline -- Chapter 6 - Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) Technique -- Chapter 7 - Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Technique -- Chapter 8 - Local Anesthesia and Scalp Blocks -- Chapter 9 - Postoperative Expectations and Instructions -- Chapter 10 - Refining Techniques in Beard and Eyebrow Restoration -- Chapter 11 - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Restoration -- Chapter 12 - Photography for Evaluating Patients with Hair Loss -- Chapter 13 - Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls.

Sommario/riassunto

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.