Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present and describe the Anderson Expanded Bilateral Advancement Transposition (BAT) Flap and Triple Advancement Transposition (TAT) Flap techniques for elimination of moderate and extensive degrees of male pattern baldness. The advantages, disadvantages, and results will also be presented.
At the present time, despite claims of success with various medical treatments, there is no nonsurgical method that will predictably reverse balding or stimulate the growth of new hair. The best results for the treatment of male pattern baldness and the popularity and predictability of hair replacement surgical techniques have advanced dramatically in recent years.
Scalp expansion definitely ranks as one of the most significant advances in surgical hair replacement in the last century. The goal of all our hair replacement surgery techniques is the most efficient and effective use of the remaining hair follicles to cover the bald or balding area. Expanded scalp flaps accomplish this goal in an effective and efficient manner.
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