Practical Guide to Hair Transplantation: Interactive Study for the Beginning Practitioner is written for doctors new to the field of hair transplantation and designed to help them develop their understanding and skills. The book is divided into three parts. Part A (Keys to performing successful surgery), focuses on the principal, techniques, and steps, which, when meticulously followed, result in successful hair restorations. Part B (Essential general knowledge), not only provides the basic knowledge vital for new hair restoration surgeons, it is also important for practicing surgeons. Part C (Advanced Knowledge), comprises chapters on the advanced state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques beyond what the novice must master in the beginning, which will become the important components of the therapeutic armamentarium as the surgeon progresses to expert status. Key Highlights: All graft harvesting and implantation techniques are presented with description and videos by renowned surgeons. Practical details for performing all aspects of hair transplant surgery are clearly described in a step-by-step manner and illustrated in detail with high-quality photographs, illustrations, and videos. The latest follicular unit excision (FUE) concepts and techniques are presented. The guide is authored by a group of distinguished doctors from around the world, many of whom have pioneered the techniques they describe.

This book is a comprehensive guide to hair transplantation for dermatologists and hair transplant surgeons. The text begins with an introduction to evaluation, workup and postoperative care, and anaesthesia and pain management. The next chapters guide clinicians step by step through direct hair transplantation, design, and reconstruction, followed by discussion on follicular unit excision (FUE), a technique using grafts. In addition to detailed coverage of hair transplantation on the scalp, the book also explores body hair transplants and eyebrow and eyelash transplantation, concluding with a chapter on setting up a hair transplant centre. The book is further enhanced by nearly 400 descriptive photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Comprehensive, step by step guide to hair transplantation Includes discussion on follicular unit excision (FUE) and its complications Covers body hair and eyebrow/eyelash transplantation as well as scalp Features nearly 400 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

This book comprehensively discusses the practical aspects of hair transplantation in Asians. The demand for hair transplantation has increased globally in recent years and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is gaining popularity. As such the book examines the techniques used by different ethnic group in Asia, included shaving, non-shaving FUE and robotic hair restoration surgery. With the help of illustrations, it describes surgical techniques and provides numerous practical tips. Written by leading experts and offering an overview of the current state of the art of hair restoration surgery, it enables experienced surgeons in the field to achieve optimal outcomes and to improve patients' QOL. It is a must read for hair surgeons performing hair transplantation on members of the Asian population.

This is a completely revised and expanded edition of Hair Transplant 360 for Physicians, Volume 1, edited by Samuel M Lam, Director of the Lam Institute for Hair Restoration Plano, Texas, featuring extensive discussion of bioenhancement technology. The book is divided into two parts: part one focuses on preoperative, operative and postoperative care. Chapter one features brand new and updated information on several therapies, and discussion on medical hair loss conditions. Chapter two includes completely revised guidance on operative technique, with a range of step-by-step techniques including hairline design, donor harvesting and recipient-site creation. The post-operative chapter includes discussion on creating standardised hair-transplant photography, leadership, office management and marketing. The second part of the book contains new case studies in hair transplantation, and a final chapter on physician training, which is demonstrated on a DVD-ROM. The DVD has been expanded and updated to cover hairline design using human models, donor harvesting, and recipient-site practice, making Hair Transplant 360 for Physicians, Volume 1 an ideal resource for hair transplant physicians in training. Key Points Revised and expanded second edition Previous edition published 2011 (9789350251782) 263 full colour images and illustrations DVD-ROM including step-by-step demonstrations for trainee physicians Edited by Samuel M Lam, Director, Lam Institute for Hair Restoration Plano, Texas, USA

Hair Transplant 360 for Physicians provides a step by step guide to hair transplant surgery. Complemented by for DVD ROMs to assist understanding, this text is enhanced by almost 200 images and illustrations, in addition to a number of case studies.

The most successful and useful new almanac of the decade is back, with reams of new material to help readers make the most out of their lives in the coming year. This year's Practical Guide includes advice from more than 500 experts, including O.J. Simpson's jury consultant on the ins and outs of jury duty; Cal Ripken, Jr., on how to go from Little League to the majors; master chef Jacques Pepin on his favorite low-fat gourmet desserts; and C. Everett Koop on how to choose a doctor. Graphs, tables, charts & illustrations.

The most successful and useful new almanac of the decade is back, with reams of new material to help readers make the most of their lives in the coming year. This year's Practical Guide includes practical advice from over 500 experts, including O.J. Simpson's jury consultant on the ins and outs of jury duty Cal Ripken Jr., on how to go from Little League to the majors Master chef Jacques Pepin on his favorite low-fat gourmet desserts C. Everett Koop on how to pick a doctor in today's health-care environment. And more!

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

There are approximately ten million people living with cancer, and more than half of them are women. Whether you're a newly diagnosed woman with cancer, a survivor, or a friend or relative of someone with cancer, this book offers help. The only text to provide both the patient’s and doctor’s views, this invaluable resource provides up-to-date, authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by women with cancer and survivors, whether active or remissive.