Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss
This article is an update of the currently available options for medical therapies to treat androgenetic alopecia in men and women. Emerging novel therapeutic modalities with potential for treating these…
Graft Harvesting and Management of the Donor Site
The strip technique remains the most popular method of harvesting grafts. The challenge in every patient is to maximize the number of grafts while minimizing the scar. Fortunately, there are…
Hairline Design and Frontal Hairline Restoration
Creating a natural hairline is one of the most important elements of a successful hair transplant. This article discusses the key skills needed to design a natural hairline. These are…
Imposters of Androgenetic Alopecia
It is crucial that hair restoration surgeons understand the basic clinical diagnosis and pathologic condition of other hair loss conditions that are not always amenable to successful hair transplantation. In…
Patient Selection, Candidacy, and Treatment Planning for Hair Restoration Surgery
Patient consultation, examination, and selection are crucial for successful outcomes in hair restoration surgery. The hair restoration surgeon must take a holistic approach in identifying those patients who are and…
Phenotype of Normal Hairline Maturation
Hairlines change shape with age, starting at birth. A good head of hair is frequently present some time after ages 3 to 5 years. The look of childhood has its corresponding…
Hair Restoration: A Sophisticated Art Form
Raymond J. Konior, MD, Editor Steven P. Gabel, MD, Editor Hair restoration is truly an exciting and dynamic field that continues to fascinate and amaze. It has been nearly 20…
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery Richard L. Goode, MD and Samuel P. Most, MD, Editors Techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery: Discussion and Debate, Volume 2 Fred Fedok, MD…
Contributors
Consulting Editor J. REGAN THOMAS, MD, FACS Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Editors RAYMOND J. KONIOR, MD, FACS Clinical Professor, Department of…
