Micropigmentation as an Adjuvant in Cosmetic Surgery of the Scalp

Traquina, Alvaro C.

doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2001.00233.x

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“…Van der Velden et al (1998) describe the medical use of tattooing, specifically in alopecia areata of the eyebrows. Traquina (2001) first reported the use of micropigmentation of the scalp specifically for scalp scars (Figs. 8A and B).…”

Section: Surgical Methodsmentioning

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Hair camouflage: A comprehensive review

Saed

Ibrahim

Bergfeld

2017

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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Hair is venerated, cherished, and desired in societies throughout the world. Both women and men express their individual identities through their hairstyles. Healthy hair contributes to successful social assimilation, employment, and overall quality of life. Therefore, hair loss can have detrimental effects on almost every aspect of a person’s life. In this review, we discuss the myriad of options that aid in concealing and camouflaging hair loss to facilitate a healthier-appearing scalp. Camouflage options for patients who suffer from hair loss include full or partial wigs, hair extensions, concealing powders and sprays, surgical tattoos, and hair transplants. We describe these modalities in detail and discuss their respective advantages and disadvantages.

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Section: Surgical Methodsmentioning

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Hair camouflage: A comprehensive review

Saed

Ibrahim

Bergfeld

2017

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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“…The medical use of tattooing was described in 1998 for alopecia areata of the eyebrows (van der Velden et al, 1998). In 2001, Traquina reported that the use of micropigmentation on the scalp is a safe and effective technique to camouflage scalp scars (Traquina, 2001).…”

Section: Hair Restoration: Surgical and Procedural Approachmentioning

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Current and emerging treatment strategies for hair loss in women of color

Okereke

Simmons

Callender

2019

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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Hair loss is common in women of color, and is associated with significant psychosocial complaints. Early clinical recognition and prompt initiation of intervention with medical treatment is critical to halt the disease process. In this article, we review the clinical presentations of nonscarring and scarring alopecias in women of color, use of dermoscopy for early recognition of the disease process, and medical, procedural, and surgical interventions. In conditions that result in scarring alopecia, such as late-stage traction, frontal fibrosing, or central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, patients may benefit from procedural interventions, such as hair transplantation, platelet rich plasma injections, low-level laser therapy, or scalp therapy.

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“…Two studies were identified which describe this application and provide meaningful outcome data. 2 , 3 …”

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“…These 2 articles support the use of medical tattooing of the scalp in cases where baldness patterns are stable and if hair transplant options are not available or exhausted. 2 , 3 Medical tattooing in both cases was performed by physicians, at a hair transplant clinic in the first case and a plastic surgery clinic in the second. The Traquina article provides details for the procedure.…”

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Applications of Medical Tattooing: A Systematic Review of Patient Satisfaction Outcomes and Emerging Trends

Becker

Cassisi

2021

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum

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Background Medical tattooing is often applied in the context of plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery to help achieve the best cosmetic outcome. Objectives This article reviews various conditions that medical tattooing have been empirically studied in terms of patient satisfaction outcomes; makes practice recommendations; and suggests future directions for research. Methods This review was performed following the PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if the tattooing application was associated with a medical condition and if outcome data was provided using at least a case series methodology. Where no cohort or clinical series exist, case examples are used from the literature and the author’s practice to illustrate emerging medical tattooing applications that need further evaluation. Results Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were applied to the following conditions: baldness, vitiligo, scars from incisions, lacerations or burns, and nipple areola complex reconstruction following breast surgery. Conclusions The application of medical tattooing has shown high levels of patient satisfaction across various conditions. The practice recommendation grade is “B” or recommend since the level of evidence for these interventions ranged from III to IV according to the ASPS guidelines. This means clinicians can consider this treatment alternative, but they should be alert to new information and be sensitive to patient preferences. Recommendations are made for reporting future research including clearly describing procedural details, identifying the professional performing the procedure, increased use of standardized outcome measures, and that satisfaction ratings be assessed by someone independent of the health service provider. Further research using RCT methodology with waitlist controls is needed.

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Micropigmentation as an Adjuvant in Cosmetic Surgery of the Scalp

Abstract: Micropigmentation of the scalp is a safe and effective technique for camouflaging scalp scars.

Cited by 26 publications

References 5 publications

Hair camouflage: A comprehensive review

Hair camouflage: A comprehensive review

Current and emerging treatment strategies for hair loss in women of color

Applications of Medical Tattooing: A Systematic Review of Patient Satisfaction Outcomes and Emerging Trends

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