Although hair transplantation is by far the most commonly performed type of surgical hair restoration procedure, some patients may be candidates for scalp reduction or scalp flaps. The procedure is recommended in selected patients. The scalp reduction procedure can be performed with or without scalp expansion.

Bald scalp reduction technique involves the excision of alopecic scalp. The excised area typically consists of the crown and occasionally extends anterior to the middle scalp. Most surgeons recommend options other than bald scalp reduction for treating hair loss on the middle and posterior scalp as it is difficult to reduce substantial areas of bald scalp without causing abnormal hair growth, scarring and marked patient discomfort .

Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: March 24, 2009

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