Role of Scalp Reduction in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness

    February 1982 in “ Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Martin L. Bell
    TLDR Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, especially when combined with hair transplants.
    Scalp reduction involved staged excision of the alopecic area in male pattern baldness, typically performed in 2 to 5 outpatient procedures under local anesthesia. This method significantly improved outcomes when combined with hair transplantation and could reduce or eliminate the need for transplantation. A study of 30 patients was presented, detailing the technique, expected results, complications, and limitations. The paper encouraged broader use of scalp reduction for hair restoration.
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