Sideburn Reconstruction for Postrhytidectomy Deformity

Prevention of Temporal Alopecia Following Rhytidectomy: The Prophylactic Use of Minoxidil. a Study of 60 Patients

“…This phenomenon has been attributed to a number of factors, including too superficial undermining of the temporal flap [6][7][8][9] and excessive tension applied during mobilization of the temporal flap. This phenomenon has been attributed to a number of factors, including too superficial undermining of the temporal flap [6][7][8][9] and excessive tension applied during mobilization of the temporal flap.…”

“…In many instances, it is either not considered at all 12,13 or is only given a cursory mention. 3,4,6,10,16 However, none of these proposed surgical techniques is without drawbacks, which can be either aesthetic or technical in nature. 3,4,6,10,16 However, none of these proposed surgical techniques is without drawbacks, which can be either aesthetic or technical in nature.…”

“…2 Temporal hair loss has long been recognized as a complication of rhytidectomy. Three causes of temporal hair loss after rhytidectomy have been recognized: [3][4][5][6] temporal alopecia from compromised hair follicles which results from trauma; temporal alopecia resulting from posterior placement of temporal incisions which leads to the elevation of the temporal hair line; and alopecia that results from expanding scar on which hair cannot grow.…”

“…This phenomenon has been attributed to a number of factors, including too superficial undermining of the temporal flap [6][7][8][9] and excessive tension applied during mobilization of the temporal flap. [5][6][7][8][9] Patients with preoperative thinning of the temple hair appear to be more susceptible to the problem. 5,7 This form of temporal alopecia is mostly a temporary event, but it can be permanent in some cases.…”

“…14,15 Regardless of the cause, temporal alopecia has been the focus of various innovative surgical attempts at a remedy. 3,4,6,10,16 However, none of these proposed surgical techniques is without drawbacks, which can be either aesthetic or technical in nature. 3 Thus there con-tinues to be no substitute for adopting surgical techniques aimed at minimizing trauma to the temporal hair follicles.…”