Scalp Extension in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness

Abstract

In order to clinically assess the efficacy of tissue extension applied to scalp reduction, a prospective study was performed on 24 patients who underwent tissue extension between scalp reductions in the treatment of male pattern baldness. The accelerated rate of reduction provided by tissue extension was found to be most efficient when the extension was performed for 31 days or less after scalp reduction. The complication rate was low, while patient acceptance was high. Tissue extension is a valuable technique in scalp reduction for male pattern baldness with potential clinical applications to other situations where the harvesting of surrounding local tissue is indicated.