Hair Restoration Surgery: Pre-Surgical Considerations And Pitfalls

July 2024 in “ Plastic and Aesthetic Research ”

Mingjuan Tan, Angeline Anning Yong, E. Wang

hair restoration surgery androgenetic alopecia alopecia non-scarring alopecia scarring alopecia hair transplantation hair transplant

TLDR Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.

Hair restoration surgery is a prevalent treatment for androgenetic alopecia and other types of alopecia, both non-scarring and scarring. Optimizing surgical outcomes requires careful consideration of pre-surgical factors and avoiding diagnostic errors. This review outlines the diagnostic and differential diagnostic methods for various alopecias and provides a comprehensive checklist for holistic patient assessment prior to hair transplantation.

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