Management of Advanced Hair Loss Patterns
This article covers how to manage patients with extensive hair loss in whom complete, dense coverage is not possible. In addition to discussing planning a transplant pattern for already bald…
Follicular Unit Extraction
The purpose of this article is to introduce the reader to the topic of follicular unit extraction (FUE) and to present an overview of the value of FUE to patients…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Complications in Hair Restoration
Hair restoration requires a high level of specialized skill on the part of both the surgeon and the assistant team. Recipient-site problems can manifest from either surgeon or assistant error….
