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GlossaryTemporoparietal Occipital Flap (TPO flap)

surgical technique transferring scalp tissue for reconstruction

The Temporoparietal Occipital Flap (TPO flap) is a surgical technique used in reconstructive surgery, particularly for scalp and hair restoration. It involves transferring a section of skin and underlying tissue from the temporoparietal and occipital regions of the scalp to another area that needs coverage or repair. This method is often employed to address extensive hair loss or to repair defects caused by trauma or surgery.

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research Hair-Bearing Flaps for Baldness

5 citations, January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.

research The Use of the Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap

2 citations, May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”

The Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap is a good option for scalp reconstruction and hairline restoration with a natural look, despite some risk of necrosis and scarring.

research Has Technology Killed the Flap?

June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.

research The Angiosome Theory, Flap Delay, and Scalp Surgery

December 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

Understanding the scalp's blood flow and using delay techniques can improve the success of hair restoration surgeries.

research A Review of Surgical Methods (Excluding Hair Transplantation) and Their Role in Hair Loss Management Today

10 citations, January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

Surgical methods for hair loss are less common than hair transplants but still useful, especially for scarring hair loss.

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