The Management of Hair Loss from Trauma

    December 2002 in “ Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery ”
    Dov C Bloch, Corey S. Maas, Sheldon S. Kabaker
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    TLDR Manage hair loss from trauma with scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and hair transplantation.
    This article from 20 years ago discusses various techniques for managing hair loss resulting from traumatic injuries such as burns, accidents, and tumor treatment. The article emphasizes the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation in restoring a patient's appearance when treating these injuries. The document provides technical highlights for each of these procedures, including considerations for selecting the optimal reconstructive strategy and avoiding complications. The article concludes that management of hair loss from trauma requires a methodical approach and describes some of the reconstructive techniques available to achieve aesthetic and functional results.
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