By Venkataram Mysore

This book provides surgeons with the latest advances and most up to date techniques in aesthetic and reconstructive hair transplant surgery. Beginning with an overview of the basic anatomy of hair and an introduction to hair loss and transplantation, the next chapter discusses the medical management of hair loss. The following sections offer step by step guidance on various hair transplantation techniques covering follicular extraction, donor and recipient area, grafts, instruments, potential complications, and postoperative care. Medicolegal and ethical issues are also discussed and a complete chapter is dedicated to setting up a hair transplant practice. This comprehensive text is enhanced by nearly 400 surgical photographs, figures and tables. Key Points Provides latest advances and techniques in aesthetic and reconstructive hair transplant surgery Techniques presented in step by step format, and sections on medicolegal and ethical issues Complete chapter covers setting up a hair transplant practice Comprehensive text enhanced by nearly 400 images and illustrations