30 An Overview of Anesthetic Modalities Used in Hair Restoration Surgery Carlos J. Puig Summary This chapter reviews the history, dosing, pharmacology, and toxicology of scalp anesthesia for hair restoration…
46 Stick-and-Place Technique Antonio Ruston and Luciana Takata Pontes Summary This chapter discusses the stick-and-place (S&P) technique of implantation using forceps. The technique involves making an incision in the skin…
14 Cosmetic Cover-ups and Hairpieces Sara Lea Salas Tovar Summary Hair loss is a common problem for both men and women, as it has the potential to impact negatively on…
76 Transplanting into Areas of Cicatricial Alopecia Robin Unger Summary The surgical correction of areas of cicatricial alopecia involves an intricate balance of achieving a good cosmetic result and respecting…
75 Transgender Patients Steven Gabel Summary Transgender patients pursue hair restoration surgery with the goal of reshaping their existing hairline to match their preferred gender identity. Follicular unit transplantation allows…
58 Special Considerations for Anesthesia with Follicular Unit Excision Scott A. Boden Summary In hair transplantation surgery, patient comfort and safety are of paramount importance. Whether a patient undergoes linear…
45 Placing into Premade Incisions with Forceps Bradley R. Wolf and Ronald Shapiro Summary The hair transplantation process consists of two parts: (1) removing the donor follicles and (2) placing…
42 Recreating the Vertex Jerry Wong Summary Crown transplants should be avoided if there are any signs pointing to advanced Norwood VI or VII pattern. Consistently good crown growth indicates…
89C West Asian Hair Characteristics Ali Abbasi, Ramin Rabbani, and Sheida Abbasi Summary There are three major ethnic hair characteristics: African, Caucasian, and Asian. Asians are known to have fewer…
43 Large Grafting Session Jerry Wong Summary Large balding areas are best treated with large strip surgeries. Complications such as widened scars and poor growth can be avoided if the…
