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Thieme Hair Transplantation 6th Edition by Unger
The definitive resource on leading-edge hair transplantation techniques from global experts!This sixth edition of Hair Transplantation, edited by renowned surgeons Robin Unger and Ronald Shapiro and with contributions from innovators worldwide, builds on its longstanding reputation as the one trusted, unbiased, and acclaimed educational resource for state-of-the-art hair restoration techniques. Comprehensively updated with all the latest advances, the sixth edition includes full discussion of the pros and cons of various surgical and nonsurgical approaches, controversies, and evidence-based clinical pearls gleaned through hands-on expertise. It also covers important practice management topics such as proper training, instrumentation, and medico-legal issues.A new section featuring 26 chapters dedicated to follicular unit extraction (FUE) covers the considerable improvements realized since the previous edition, including options for multiphasic automation, improved punch designs, and advanced instrumentation. Other additions to the text detail the expanded use of sharp and dull implanters for atraumatic hair graft placement, scalp micro-pigmentation (SMP), improved holding solutions, emerging cell and regenerative therapies, and much more.Key FeaturesNow in full color, more than 1,000 images enhance knowledge and enrich the educational experienceCoverage of modern punch technology; improved methods of donor area evaluation and hair graft survival; innovative body, beard, non-shaven, and long hair FUE procedures; and other cutting-edge topicsUpdated information on hairline design techniques, transgender patients, cosmetic and reconstructive eyelash transplants, eyebrow transplants, and ethnic variations31 accompanying surgical videos instruct the reader in all aspects of hair transplantation surgeryThis is the must-have reference for hair Section I Basic Science1. The History and Evolution of Hair Transplantation2. Scalp Anatomy3. Hair Anatomy and Histology for the Hair Transplant Surgeon4. Hair Follicle Physiology and Mechanisms of Hair Disorders5. Review of Studies on Graft Hair Survival6. Methods and Techniques to Study Hair Cell SurvivalSection II Etiologies and Nonsurgical Treatment of Hair Loss7. Pathogenesis and Classification of Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia)8. Pathogenesis and Classification of Female Pattern Hair Loss9. Nonandrogenic Hair Loss10. Medical Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss11. Plasma-Rich Protein and ACell12. Hair Transplantation: The Promise of Cell Therapy13A. "Permanent" Scalp Micropigmentation13B. "Temporary" Scalp Micropigmentation (Tricopigmentation)14. Cosmetic Cover-ups and Hairpieces15. Over-the-Counter PreparationsSection III Evaluation and Planning16. The Consultation and Surgical Planning17. Dermoscopy and Scalp Biopsy in the Hair Transplant Evaluation18. Digital Imaging and Other Ancillary Tools for the Hair Transplantation Evaluation19. Special Considerations in the Evaluation of Females with Hair Loss20. Planning Principles: Good Short- and Long-term Planning in Hair Transplantation21. Follicular Unit Transplantation or Follicular Unit Extraction: Planning and Decision-Making22. The Young Patient: Planning and Decision-Making23. The Patient with Minimal Hair Loss: Planning and Decision-Making24. The Patient with Severe Hair Loss: Planning and Decision-Making25. The Vertex: Planning and Decision-Making26. Planning in Female Hair Transplant Surgery27. Preoperative Preparation and Instruction28. OSHA, Laboratory Screening, and Office-Based Surgery29. Practical Guide to Photographic DocumentationSection IV Strip Harvesting Procedure30. An Overview of Anesthetic Modalities Used in Hair Restoration Surgery31. Anesthesia Techniques Used for Donor and Recipient Areas32. Nerve Blocks33. Emergency Preparedness in Hair Restoration Surgery34. Preoperative Donor Evaluations35. Strip Excision Techniques36. Closure Techniques37. Graft Production38. Holding Solutions39. Overview of Recipient Site Creation40. Hairline Design and Frontal Hairline Restoration41. Recreating the Temporal Points42. Recreating the Vertex43. Large Grafting Session44. High-Density Transplants45. Placing into Premade Incisions with Forceps46. Stick-and-Place Technique47A. Graft Placing Using Implanter Devices47B. The "KEEP": An FUE Placing Instrument That Protects Graft Integrity and Increases Hair Survival48. Staining and Other Adjunctive Methods to Assist with Placing49. Postoperative Care and Instructions50. Donor Area Complications: Strip Harvest51. Complications of the Recipient AreaSection V Follicular Unit Extraction Procedure52A. Introduction and Definition of Follicular Unit Excision52B. Follicular Unit Excision Terminology and Overview53. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Follicular Unit Excision54. Punch Designs55A. Evaluation, Planning, and Donor Concerns with Follicular Unit Excision55B. The Coverage Value Calculation: An Objective Method of Evaluating Donor Supply and Coverage56. Maximizing Graft Survival in Follicular Unit Excision: Incision and Extraction Phase57. Maximizing Graft Survival in Follicular Unit Excision: The Implantation Phase58. Special Considerations for Anesthesia with Follicular Unit Excision59. Special Considerations for Postoperative Care in Follicular Unit Excision60. Quality Control and Quality Assurance during the Follicular Unit Excision Process61. Ergonomics in Hair Restoration Surgery: FUE Technique62. Manual Follicular Unit Extraction Technique63. Motorized Sharp Punch Follicular Unit Extraction64. Motorized Blunt Punch Follicular Unit Extraction65. Suction-Assisted Follicular Unit Extraction66. Automated/Robotic Follicular Unit Excision67. Newer Systems and Methods for Follicular Unit Excision68. Follicular Unit Excision to Harvest Beard69. Follicular Unit Excision to Harvest Body Hair70. Follicular Unit Excision with Black Patients and Kinky Hair71. Follicular Unit Excision for Corrective Work72A. Nonshaven Follicular Unit Extraction Techniques72B. Long Hair Preview Follicular Unit Excision Techniques73. Follicular Unit Excision Complications74. Combining Strip and FUE in the Same Patient and/or ProcedureSection VI Repair and Special Considerations75. Transgender Patients76. Transplanting into Areas of Cicatricial Alopecia77. Transplanting into the Pubic Area78. Hair Transplantation to the Chest79. Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelash Transplantation80. Eyebrow Transplantation81. Beard Transplant82. Preview Long Hair Transplantation83. Combination Grafting84. Hairline and Recipient Area Repair of Poor Previous Transplantation85. Donor Scar Repair86. Hairline Lowering Technique87. Scalp Extension and Triple-Flap Techniques to Treat Extensive Baldness88. Scalp Repair Using Flaps and Tissue ExpandersSection VII Special Ethnic Considerations89. East, West, and Southern Asian Hair Transplant Specifics89A. Hair Transplantation in East and Southeast Asian Patients89B. Hair Transplantation in South Asian Hair89C. West Asian Hair Characteristics90. Hair Transplantation in Black Patients91. Hair Loss and Hair Restoration in Latin-AmericansSection VIII Office and Practice Considerations: The Clinical and Commercial Perspective92. Physician Training and Experience93. Setting Up an Office and the Surgical Suite94. Instrumentation and Supplies Used in Hair Restoration Surgery95. Medicolegal Issues in Hair Replacement96. Setting Up Your Office and Practice: Exclusively Hair Transplants versus Combined Practice97. Contact Management Software and Its Utilization as a Marketing Tool98. Online Marketing99. The Power of PR in an Aesthetic Medical Practice: PR Revealed100. Plugged in: How to Ensure That Your Practice Thrives (and Survives) in Today's Digital World101. Finding and Training Assistants102. 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