Delineating the “Safe” Donor Area for Hair Transplanting

Three hundred twenty-eight patients were examined and classified according to age (65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and ≥80 years) and degree of male pattern baldness Hamilton/Norwood Class I-VII. In addition, the inferior to superior height of potential temporal, parietal, and occipital donor sites containing at least eight hairs per 4-mm round circle was measured. A schematic drawing of the borders of this “safe” donor area containing permanently hair-bearing scalp with adequate hair density for transplanting is presented.

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Circulating and intraprostatic sex steroid hormonal profiles in relation to male pattern baldness and chest hair density among men diagnosed with localized prostate cancers

The Prostate ◽

10.1002/pros.23433 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 77 (16) ◽

pp. 1573-1582 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Cindy Ke Zhou ◽

Frank Z. Stanczyk ◽

Muhannad Hafi ◽

Carmela C. Veneroso ◽

Barlow Lynch ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sex Steroid ◽

Hair Density ◽

Male Pattern Baldness ◽

Hormonal Profiles ◽

Prostate Cancers ◽

Male Pattern

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Hair Transplantation Update

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ◽

10.1177/120347549800200313 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 180-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Vince Bertucci ◽

Daniel Berg ◽

Sheldon V. Pollack

Keyword(s):

Review Of The Literature ◽

Hair Transplantation ◽

Recipient Site ◽

Male Pattern Baldness ◽

New Methods ◽

Donor Area ◽

Highly Effective ◽

Hair Coverage ◽

Male Pattern ◽

Natural Method

Background: Since the first published description in 1959, hair transplantation has progressed tremendously. Objective: This article provides an overview of hair transplantation and a discussion of selected controversies in hair transplantation. Methods: A review of the literature was undertaken to identify current controversies. Results: Hair transplantation has been refined considerably since it was first performed. As new methods are described, controversies arise. In hair transplantation, these include use of various forms of anaesthesia, the planning of the recipient site, method of harvesting the donor area, megatransplant sessions, isolated frontal forelock transplantation, and use of lasers in hair transplantation. Conclusion: Hair transplantation is a time-tested, highly effective, permanent and natural method of improving male-pattern baldness and female alopecia. Improvements in technique continue to be developed, requiring one to keep abreast of changes in the field in order to provide patients with the best hair coverage possible while maintaining a natural appearance.

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Has Technology Killed the Flap?

The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery ◽

10.1177/074880689701400207 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 133-136

Author(s):

Jeffrey S. Epstein ◽

Sheldon S. Kabaker

Keyword(s):

Flap Surgery ◽

Hair Density ◽

Male Pattern Baldness ◽

Scalp Flap ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Made In ◽

Male Pattern

For over 25 years, scalp flaps have had a role in the treatment of male pattern baldness. Advantages of these procedures include rapid achievement of final results and hair density. Despite the technological advances made in other hair restoration procedures, scalp flap surgery continues to be indicated for motivated individuals who are appropriate candidates.

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