Chapter 8 - Local Anesthesia and Scalp Blocks - Michael C. Lubrano, ChenChen Costelloe and Robert Jason Yong
Chapter 9 - Postoperative Expectations and Instructions - Samuel L. Oyer
Chapter 10 - Refining Techniques in Beard and Eyebrow Restoration - Anthony Bared
Chapter 11 - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Restoration - Natalie Justicz, Jenny X. Chen and Linda N. Lee
Chapter 12 - Photography for Evaluating Patients with Hair Loss - Dylan Russell and Prabhat K. Bhama
Chapter 13 - Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls - Lisa Ishii, Ryan M. Smith and Matthew Urban
Linda N. Lee, MD, FACS Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials is a high-level, focused guide poised to become a landmark text for any surgeon interested in learning about and treating hair restoration. Going beyond anecdotal and popularized treatments commonly found online, this text reviews evidence-based treatment options with demonstrated success to provide tailored and optimal results for patients.
The content reviews essential topics for understanding of hair loss, the natural cycle of hair regrowth, and medical factors to consider in creating a treatment plan. Postoperative patient instructions and realistic patient expectations are discussed as well as risks and patient selection criteria. Authors also detail pearls and pitfalls for achieving desired results and avoiding rare complications.