Role of Scalp Reduction in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness
February 1982
in “
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
”
New to Hair Transplant? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This article discusses scalp reduction as a technique in male pattern baldness, highlighting its potential to enhance hair transplantation outcomes, but reports no new clinical results. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
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.
