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SCALP REDUCTION
Synonyms:
Hair Lift
Scalp Lift
What is the cause?
Loss of hair is usually an inherited trait, although underlying medical
conditions should be ruled out. Scalp reductions can reduce the size of a bald
spot.
Who is a
candidate?
Balding men usually with a noticeable bald spot.
Who may not be a
candidate?
You should check with a SpaMedica patient consultant, but generally people with
uncontrolled heart or lung diseases and those with organ abnormalities such as
diabetes, high blood pressure, angina or asthma should be stabilized.
Recent traumatic stresses such as divorce, death in the family, job losses or
depression may mean having your procedure at a later date.
People with known keloid scars.
How is the
procedure done?
Some of the balding scalp is removed and the resulting defect is sutured as a
thin line. By removing this ellipse of skin, the hair-bearing scalp is brought
closer together, thereby making the bald spot smaller.
This procedure takes about 1 1/2 hours.
What type of
anesthetic is used?
Local freezing and deep sedation, You will not remember this procedure.
An anesthesiologist is always present.
What is the
recovery period?
You can wash your hair the next day. Minimal bruising, swelling and discomfort
for 3 days.
Most can return to work 2-3 days post-operatively.
What are the
results?
Most scalp reduction patients are happy. Modest decrease in the size of a bald
spot can be achieved. Pre-op computer imaging can help show you the range of
improvements that may be achieved.
How much does it
cost?
Costs vary but range from $2,000 to 2,800.Need to book a screening consultation
to assess candidacy and during this consultation approximate price will be
discussed.
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