Improved Scalp Reduction Results with Prolonged Acute Tissue Expansion

The study explored a new technique called Prolonged Acute Tissue Expansion (PÂTÉ) to enhance the results of scalp reduction surgeries. It involved three male patients and aimed to increase the amount of scalp tissue removed by extending the duration of local anesthesia and the period of acute tissue expansion. The first patient, a 33-year-old male, experienced a 90% increase in tissue removal, while the second patient, a 42-year-old male, had a 117.5% increase. The third patient's results were not detailed in the summary. The technique showed minimal postoperative stretch-back and was considered highly effective, suggesting that PÂTÉ should precede scalp reduction surgeries in the future. However, further studies were recommended to validate these findings.