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Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma

Evidence-Based Essentials

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Editors:
  1. Linda N. Lee

    1. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Boston, USA

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  • Featuring contributors who are board certified hair transplant surgeons and dermatologists

  • Aside from surgical applications, this text explores FDA approved medical treatments for hair loss

  • Explores the widely popular technique of Plasma Rich Plasma for hair restoration

  • Includes high quality photos

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair Cycle

    • Joe K. Tung, Mariko R. Yasuda
    Pages 1-8

  3. Medical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia

    • Dustin H. Marks, Jean-Phillip Okhovat, Maryanne Makredes Senna
    Pages 9-28

  4. Hair Loss Physiology and Transplantation Principles

    • Tymon Tai, Michael S. Chow, Amit Kochhar
    Pages 29-34

  5. Indications and Contraindications for Hair Transplant

    • Tymon Tai, Michael S. Chow, Sahar Nadimi, Amit Kochhar
    Pages 35-43

  6. Designing the Hairline

    • Sahar Nadimi
    Pages 45-54

  7. Follicular Unit Transplant Technique

    • Sarina K. Mueller, Linda N. Lee, Samuel L. Oyer
    Pages 55-73

  8. Follicular Unit Extraction Technique

    • Sahar Nadimi
    Pages 75-83

  9. Local Anesthesia and Scalp Blocks

    • Michael C. Lubrano, Chen Chen Costelloe, Robert Jason Yong
    Pages 85-94

  10. Postoperative Expectations and Instructions

    • Samuel L. Oyer
    Pages 95-100

  11. Refining Techniques in Beard and Eyebrow Restoration

    • Anthony Bared
    Pages 101-111

  12. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Restoration

    • Natalie Justicz, Jenny X. Chen, Linda N. Lee
    Pages 113-121

  13. Photography for Evaluating Patients with Hair Loss

    • Dylan Russell, Prabhat K. Bhama
    Pages 123-138

  14. Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls

    • Lisa Ishii, Ryan M. Smith, Matthew J. Urban
    Pages 139-146

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 147-150
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About this book

Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials is a high-level, focused guide poised to become a landmark text for any surgeon interested in learning about and treating hair restoration. Going beyond anecdotal and popularized treatments commonly found online, this text reviews evidence-based treatment options with demonstrated success to provide tailored and optimal results for patients. 


The content reviews essential topics for understanding of hair loss, the natural cycle of hair regrowth, and medical factors to consider in creating a treatment plan. Postoperative patient instructions and realistic patient expectations are discussed as well as risks and patient selection criteria. Authors also detail pearls and pitfalls for achieving desired results and avoiding rare complications.




Editors and Affiliations

  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Boston, USA

    Linda N. Lee

About the editor

Linda N. Lee, MD, FACS
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma

  • Book Subtitle: Evidence-Based Essentials

  • Editors: Linda N. Lee

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54648-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-54647-2Published: 28 October 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-54650-2Published: 28 October 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-54648-9Published: 27 October 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 150

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 60 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Otorhinolaryngology

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