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    Glossary Scalp Expansion

    surgical technique to stretch scalp skin for hair restoration

    Scalp expansion is a surgical technique used primarily in hair restoration and reconstructive procedures. It involves the insertion of a balloon-like device under the scalp, which is gradually inflated over time to stretch the skin. This creates additional scalp tissue that can be used to cover areas of hair loss or to repair defects.

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    1. Technical Aspects of Prolonged Scalp Expansion Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery · 1994 · 7 citations
    2. Long-Term Multimodal Reconstruction of Extensive Post-Burn Scalp Alopecia Using Tissue Expansion and Follicular Unit Extraction: A 10-Year Follow-Up Case Report International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery · 2026
    3. Scalp Extension—A Quantitative Study Dermatologic Surgery · 1999 · 11 citations
    4. Improved Scalp Reduction Results with Prolonged Acute Tissue Expansion (PÂTÉ) The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery · 1995 · 6 citations
    5. Platelet-rich gel versus external tissue expansion technique in treating scalp defects: A retrospective study Medicine · 2023
    6. Expanding the Availability of Scalp Cooling to All Patients at Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Journal of Market Access & Health Policy · 2024 · 5 citations
    7. Follicular Unit Transplantation Versus Scalp Expansion in Management of Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2020
    8. From the LiteratureBook Review: Dermatology ClinicsArticle Review: Ineffectiveness of Acute Scalp Expansion Hair transplant forum international · 1999
    9. Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 1987 · 14 citations
    10. Tissue Expansion in the Head and Neck Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics · 2019 · 5 citations
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    1. Diffuse thinner - How to cosmetically increase the thickness of your hair strands themselves when you don't have bald spots? Reddit · 24 Apr 2025
    2. Hair loss as a hijabi in the middle east Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
    3. Can I put these on my scalp??? Reddit · 25 Sept 2026
    4. Is it normal?? As there are cracks in my scalp and I am seeing no hairs or very little hairs in between them. I had HT exactly 9 days before and I had some native hairs between the transplanted ones as well. 2548 graft count Reddit · 29 Jul 2026
    5. How can I make topical fin that stays on my scalp? Reddit · 30 Apr 2026
    6. Is the “crunching” sound during microneedling my scalp actually the needles cutting through hair? Reddit · 24 Mar 2026
    7. Topical finasteride (P-3074) inhibits scalp DHT up to 70% Reddit · 22 Feb 2026
    8. How many grafts do you think? Will they be able to HT on to the scalp since it’s not gone fully? Been on min/fin/stamp for a year, little effect for me Community · 13 Jan 2026
    9. How do I make sure I'm applying minoxidil to my scalp instead of the hair? Reddit · 1 Nov 2025
    10. Itchy and red scalp from treatment Community · 18 Apr 2025
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