1st ed. 2019 Edition
by Reza P. Azar (Author)
This book provides a comprehensive
overview of hair transplantation using the Follicle Unit Extraction
method, and is the translation of the successful German edition.
Following a brief introduction to the topic and explaining key terms
used in hair surgery, it discusses one of the most common reasons for
hair loss - androgenic alopecia in men and women. The main body then
describes the surgical procedure for the Follicle Unit Extraction (FUE)
method, including prerequisites for donor and recipient sites, and
postoperative care. The result of this minimally invasive procedure are
detailed in a wealth of high-quality pictures. The punch and the FUT
technique are highlighted as sampling methods. Rounding off the coverage
of this highly interesting topic, the book summarizes the latest
findings and offers an outlook on further developments.
This book
offers a valuable guide for all plastic surgeons and dermatologists
interested in performing this technique at their practices.
