Hair Transplantation (eBook)

1. Basic Science1A. Hair Anatomy and Histology1B1. Anatomy of the Scalp1B2. Surgical Ramifications of Scalp Anatomy1C. New Software for Making Density and Surface Area Measurements in Hair Transplantation1D. Recipient Site Influence on Transplanted Hairs1E. Genetic Screening Tests in Androgenetic Alopecia: The Androgen Receptor Gene1F. The Promise of Cell Therapy1G. The Impact of Culture Conditions on In Vitro Hair Follicle Growth1H. Differences in Gene Expression in Bald and Nonbald Dermal Papillae2. Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss2A. Current Views on the Pathogenesis of Patterned Hair Loss2B1. Classification of Androgenetic Alopecia2B2. The Incidence and Degree of MPB and FPHL at Various Ages in Men and Women2C. The Cohen Hair Loss Index, Profile, and Severity Scale3. Unpatterned Hair Loss4. The Initial Interview and Evaluation4A1. The Physician–Patient Relationship4A2. Commentary4B. My Personal Approach to the Consultation4C. "Red Flags" in Hair Restoration Surgery4D. Enhanced Patient Selection: The Folliscope®4E1. Assessment and Management of the Patient with Body Dysmorphic Disorder4E2. Commentary4F1. Nonphysician Consultations: Advantages/Disadvantages4F2. Commentary5. Pharmacotherapy5A. Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss5B. The Emerging Role of Pharmacogenetics in the Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss6. Surgical Planning and Organization6A. Planning and Organization6B1. Hair Transplant Goals Based on Natural Patterns of Hair Loss6B2. Commentary6C. Maximum Density Vs. Cosmetic Density6C1. Maximum Density6C2. Cosmetic Density6D. Hair Transplanting in Early Stage Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss6D1. Earlier and Younger6D2. Later and Older6D3. Commentary6E. Transplanting the Vertex6E1. Sometimes6E2. Virtually Never6E3. Commentary6F. Isolated Frontal Forelock6G1. Planning in Female Patients6G2. Evaluation of Female Patients: Red Flags for Hair Restoration Surgery in Women6H1. Long-Term Follow-Up of Hair Transplantation Patients6H2. Commentary6I. Effect of Medical Therapy on Planning for Hair Restoration Surgery7. The Preoperative Phase7A. Preoperative Preparation and Instructions7B. OSHA and Laboratory Screening7C. Preventing Infectious Complications in Scalp Surgery7D. Standards of Hair Photography7E1. Conventional and Nonconventional Medications in Hair Transplantation7E2. Commentary8. Anesthesia8A1. Overview of Anesthesia8A2. Field Blocks: A Practical Approach8B. Tumescent Anesthesia in Hair Transplantation8C. Supraorbital Nerve Blocks in Hair Restoration Surgery8D. Emergency Intervention in Hair Restoration Surgery9. Donor Area Harvesting9A1. An Overview of the Donor Area: Basic Principles9A2. A Practical Approach to the Donor Area9A3. Commentary9B. Evaluation of Scalp Elasticity9C1. Donor Area Vascular Damage and Sequelae9C2. Donor Harvesting with Doppler Guidance and In Situ Dissection9D1. Managing Wide Donor Strips9D2. Commentary9E. Minimizing Follicular Trauma During Harvesting9E1. Skin Hook Technique9E2. The "Spreader": Technique and Indications9F. Trichophytic Closure9F1. Overview9F2. Trichophytic Closure in Asians9F3. Frechet Closure for Invisible or Minimal Scar9F4. Trichophytic Closure: Always or Sometimes?9G. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)9G1A. Conventional FUE9G1B. Commentary9G1C. Commentary to Chapters 9G1A and 9G1B9G2. Beard to Scalp9G3. Body to Scalp9G4. Commentary10. Graft Preparation and Storage10A1. Ergonomics in Graft Preparation10A2. Commentary10B. Classic Microscope Dissection of Follicular Units10C. Preparing Grafts for High FU Density Follicular Unit Transplants10D. Preparation of Multi-Unit Grafts10E. Holding Solutions10F. Graft Sorting and Distribution11. Graft Survival and Growth Studies11A1. Introduction: Practical Problems and Limitations of Hair Survival Studies11A2. Studies on Graft Hair Survival11B. Hair Survival of Partial Follicles: Implications for Pluripotent Stem Cells11C. Methods of Studying Hair Survival and Growth11C1. A Technique for Counting Hairs in a Research Study Box11C2. The Cross-Section Trichometer11C3. Enhanced Patient Selection: A New Method for Measuring Hair Growth Parameters - The TrichoScan®11C4. Commentary12. The Recipient Site12A1. The History of Follicular Unit Transplantation12A2. Commentary12B1. The Pitfalls of FUT Incisions and How to Avoid Them12B2. Commentary12C1. High-Density Follicular Unit Transplant12C2. Commentary12D1. Mega Session Follicular Unit Transplantation12D2. Commentary12E. Recombinant Follicular Unit Transplantation12F1. The Hairline Zone and "Egg"12F2. Principles of Creating a Natural Hairline12G. The Anterior Temporal Area12H. Transplanting the Vertex12I1. Combination Grafting Indications and Techniques12I2. Commentary12I3. Response to Commentary13. Graft Insertion13A. Atraumatic Graft Insertion for Premade Incisions13B1. "Stick-And-Place" Technique of Graft Insertion13B2. Commentary13C. Different Orientation for the Incision: An Effi cient Method of Controlling Graft Implantation Design and Location13D1. Graft Implanters13D2. Commentary13E. Insertion of Multi-FU Grafts13F. Problematic Graft Quality and Handling13G. The Spread and Place Technique14. Postoperative Phase14A. Management of the Postoperative Period14B. Donor Area Complications14C. Recipient Area Complications14D. Postoperative Bandaging15. Hair Transplanting in Asian and Black Patients15A. Hair Transplantation in East Asian Males15B. Hair Transplantation in Black Patients15C. Hair Transplantation in Asian Women16. Transplanting That Requires Special Consideration16A. Preview Long Hair Follicular Unit Transplanting16B1. Transplanting into Areas of Cicatricial Alopecia16B2. Hair Transplantation into Cicatricial Alopecia Secondary to Artificial Hair Implantation16C. Hair Transplanting in the Pubic Area16D. Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelash Transplantation16D1. Part 1: Direct Insertion16D2. Part 2: Sewing Needle Eyelash Insertion16D3. Commentary16E1. Eyebrow Transplantation16E2. Commentary16F. Moustache and Beard Hair Transplanting16G. Hair Transplantation in Transgender Patients16H1. Single Hair Follicular Grafting for Vitiligo Treatment16H2. Commentary17. Correction of Cosmetic Problems Secondary to Hair Transplantation17A. Commentary18. Ancillary Surgical Procedures18A. Alopecia Reduction18B. Scalp Extensions and Triple Flaps18C. Flaps19. Setting Up an Office19A. The Surgical Suite19B. Instrumentation and Supplies Used in Hair Restoration Surgery19C. Surgical Assistants19D. Medicolegal Issues in Hair Replacement19E1. Building and Promoting Your Practice19E2. Commentary