Guest Editor: Dow Stough, MD

Over the past decade, the field of hair restoration has undergone significant advancements, leading to total micrografting becoming the standard of care. Surgeons are now able to create natural-looking hairlines that are undetectable as transplants. This progress is attributed to international collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and techniques, facilitated by organizations like the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Despite the field's nonacademic nature and previous limitations due to a lack of rigorous research, there has been a concerted effort to improve treatments and aesthetic outcomes. This special issue of Dermatologic Surgery reflects the collective efforts of the Society and the enhanced communication among hair transplant surgeons worldwide. Dr. Dow Stough, who has contributed to the field through research and publications, emphasizes the importance of these developments in hair restoration surgery.