Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

December 1982 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”

Samuel J. Stegman

male-pattern alopecia hair transplants scalp-reduction techniques scalp flaps dermabrasion collagen implants chemical face peels hair loss hair restoration skin resurfacing wrinkle treatment

TLDR The article recommends various surgical techniques for treating cosmetic skin issues and hair loss.

The article from 1982 addressed various cosmetic dermatologic procedures available at the time for treating common issues. It covered the management of benign lesions such as lentigines, milia, spider nevi, telangiectasias, xanthelasma, and keloids. For acne scarring, it recommended treatments like dermabrasion, punch-transplant replacement techniques, and collagen implants. Chemical face peels were suggested for actinic damage and premature wrinkling. Additionally, the article discussed surgical methods for correcting male-pattern alopecia, including hair transplants, scalp-reduction techniques, and scalp flaps.

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research Obliteration of Alopecia by Hair-Lifting: A New Concept and Technique

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