Contemporary Hair Transplant Surgery

The book "Contemporary Hair Transplant Surgery" by Kenneth Buchwach and Raymond J. Konior, although containing some valuable insights for both novice and experienced hair transplant surgeons, is not comprehensive enough to be considered an authoritative guide in the field of hair restoration. The authors provide a descriptive dialogue of the hair transplantation process, including important aspects such as the design of the frontal hairline, donor strip size calculations, and recipient area grafting. They also discuss the continued relevance of using larger hair transplant plugs for creating density in certain cases. However, the book is criticized for its lack of depth, detailed substance, and insufficient referencing, relying heavily on the authors' personal experiences. It is not well-suited for surgeons looking to significantly advance their skills based on its content. The reviewer, Michael S. Kaminer, MD, suggests that while the book may be a good read for beginners, it does not serve as a comprehensive resource for starting a hair transplant practice, especially when compared to Unger's more authoritative text on the subject.