Asian blepharoplasty
The term “Asian blepharoplasty” refers specifically to the surgical creation of an upper eyelid crease amongst people of Southeast Asian descent. Unlike traditional blepharoplasty, which is typically performed on persons…
Dermatology
Brow and forehead lifting
Introduction Forehead and brow lifting procedures are performed by cosmetic surgeons to correct changes from aging to the upper face. They afford long-term improvement of brow positioning and, depending on…
Anatomical considerations of the face and eyelids
General concept Facial rejuvenation procedures have increased over the past decade, which has brought increased attention to the anatomy of the face. This renewed focus on understanding facial anatomy with…
Preoperative assessment of the face, neck, and eyes
Blepharoplasty and brow lift Patient selection It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Surgically “opening these windows,” on appropriate patients, can lead to long-lasting…
Follicular Unit Excision Terminology and Overview
52B Follicular Unit Excision Terminology And Overview Aditya K. Gupta and Robert H. True Summary In 2013, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) committee on FUE terminology established…
Motorized Blunt Punch Follicular Unit Extraction
64 Motorized Blunt Punch Follicular Unit Extraction Kapil Dua, Aman Dua, and Nirav V. Desai Summary The development of the motorized follicular unit extraction (FUE) machines with blunt punches has…
Hairline Design and Frontal Hairline Restoration
40 Hairline Design and Frontal Hairline Restoration Ronald Shapiro Summary Creating a natural hairline is one of the most important elements of a successful hair transplant. This chapter discusses the…
Instrumentation and Supplies Used in Hair Restoration Surgery
94 Instrumentation and Supplies Used in Hair Restoration Surgery Leila David Bloch and Russell G. Knudsen Summary Obtaining proper instrumentation and supplies is one of the first steps one must…
Closure Techniques
36 Closure Techniques Mohammad H. Mohmand and Muhammad Ahmad Summary The closure of the wound in follicular unit strip surgery (FUSS) is very important. The mobility of the scalp plays…
Motorized Sharp Punch Follicular Unit Extraction
63 Motorized Sharp Punch Follicular Unit Extraction John Cole, Megan Cole, and Asim Shahmalak Summary Motorized sharp dissection is the most rapid way to harvest grafts in follicular unit extraction…
