An Effective and Novel Technique for Hair Control in Craniofacial Surgery
May 2015
in “
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
”
Studysummary This article introduces a novel, inexpensive hair preparation technique using glove-finger sheaths to secure and protect hair during calvarial surgery, reducing procedure time and hair damage without the need for full scalp shaving.
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The document describes a novel technique for managing hair during craniofacial surgery, which traditionally involved shaving the entire scalp. This new method uses customized bands and finger "sheaths" made from sterile polyisoprene indicator gloves to secure and protect the hair. Only a 1-cm strip of hair is shaved from either side of the planned incision, and the rest of the hair is twisted, folded, and covered with the sheaths. This technique is inexpensive, quick, and applicable to most hair lengths except very short hair. It prevents hair from soiling and becoming matted during surgery, which reduces damage and postoperative cleaning time. The authors recommend this method as it addresses the shortcomings of previous techniques and improves the overall surgical process.
