Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials is a high-level, focused guide poised to become a landmark text for any surgeon interested in learning about and treating hair restoration. Going beyond anecdotal and popularized treatments commonly found online, this text reviews evidence-based treatment options with demonstrated success to provide tailored and optimal results for patients. 
The content reviews essential topics for understanding of hair loss, the natural cycle of hair regrowth, and medical factors to consider in creating a treatment plan. Postoperative patient instructions and realistic patient expectations are discussed as well as risks and patient selection criteria. Authors also detail pearls and pitfalls for achieving desired results and avoiding rare complications.

Chapter 1 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair Cycle

Chapter 2 - Medical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia
Chapter 3 - Hair Loss Physiology and Transplantation Principles
Chapter 4 - Indications and Contraindications for Hair Transplant
Chapter 5 - Designing the Hairline
Chapter 6 - Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) Technique
Chapter 7 - Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Technique
Chapter 8 - Local Anesthesia and Scalp Blocks
Chapter 9 - Postoperative Expectations and Instructions
Chapter 10 - Refining Techniques in Beard and Eyebrow Restoration
Chapter 11 - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Restoration
Chapter 12 - Photography for Evaluating Patients with Hair Loss
Chapter 13 - Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls.