THE USE OF TISSUE EXPANDERS IN SCALP ALOPECIA
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Anz Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 58 (4) , 321-325
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1988.tb01063.x
Abstract
This paper examines the role of tissue expansion, to correct scalp alopecia. The technique provides a means of producing sufficient hair bearing scalp to close defects which were previously not correctable. Reference is made to several surgical techniques which were found to be useful.Keywords
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