[Tonsure reduction. Principles and innovation: scalp lift]

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Dermatology

Context:

• Surgical treatment of baldness.
• Tonsure reduction is a well-established procedure.
• Previous techniques had limitations in scalp elasticity and frontal coverage.

Purpose:

• To describe an improved surgical technique for baldness treatment.
• To address the limitations of previous tonsure reduction methods.

Summary:

• Tonsure reduction offers rapid, high-quality results for baldness.
• Advanced techniques utilize scalp elasticity from the cervical region.
• A new combined approach uses scalp reduction with an anterior temporal flap for comprehensive frontal coverage.

Impact:

• Enhances the effectiveness of baldness surgery.
• Provides a solution for frontal baldness coverage.
• Improves patient outcomes in hair restoration surgery.