When to Consider Scalp Advancement

    September 2017
    Sheldon Kabaker, Mario Marzola, Sahar Nadimi, Damkerng Pathomvanich
    TLDR Scalp advancement is a quick surgery for lowering high hairlines, especially in women with loose scalps.
    The document discussed the scalp advancement or hairline lowering procedure, which was a modern adaptation of the older "scalp reduction" surgeries. This procedure allowed for significant relocation of frontal hair follicles to a more forward position within 1 to 2 hours, creating a dramatic effect not achievable with traditional hair transplants. It was recommended for female patients with a congenitally high, non-receding hairline and a loose scalp who desired a lower hairline. The authors emphasized that this surgical option should be considered by hair restoration surgeons with the necessary skills and facilities, as it offered an alternative to hair transplants.
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