Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery

The "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" by James M. Swinehart, published in 1996, was an illustrated procedural guide that detailed the methods and techniques used in hair restoration surgery. The book emphasized the importance of proper patient diagnosis, evaluation, selection, and preparation. It outlined procedures such as developing a personalized plan for each patient, extensive scalp lifting, the use of scalp extenders, and extensive micrografting. The book also covered topics like the diagnosis and treatment of alopecia, the progression of male-pattern and female-pattern alopecia, and the future of hair restoration surgery, including hair follicle cloning.