Dr. Venkataram Mysore, a renowned dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon, has released the second edition of his comprehensive textbook on hair transplantation during the world Congress of international society for hair restoration surgery Delhi on 2 October 2023 . This edition is a significant update to the first edition, which was published in 2016. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in hair transplantation, including medical students, residents, and practicing physicians.
The second edition of the book includes 68 chapters and approximately 450 pages, covering all aspects of hair transplantation. The book is divided into four sections: Basic Sciences, Medical Management, Surgical Techniques, and Miscellaneous Topics. The first section covers the anatomy and physiology of hair, hair growth cycles, and hair loss. The second section covers the medical management of hair loss, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The third section covers surgical techniques, including strip harvesting, follicular unit extraction, and body hair transplantation. The fourth section covers miscellaneous topics, including the history of hair transplantation, setting up a hair transplant clinic, and medicolegal and ethical issues.
The book is written in a reader-friendly format, with images, schematic diagrams, tables, flow charts, and text boxes. The book is also highly informative, with detailed discussions of all aspects of hair transplantation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in hair transplantation, including medical students, residents, and practicing physicians.
The second edition of Dr. Venkataram Mysore’s textbook on hair transplantation is a significant update to the first edition, providing readers with the latest advances and most up-to-date techniques in aesthetic and reconstructive hair transplant surgery. The book is a comprehensive guide to hair transplantation, covering all aspects of the procedure, from basic anatomy to advanced surgical techniques. The book is also highly informative, with detailed discussions of all aspects of hair transplantation. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in hair transplantation, including medical students, residents, and practicing physicians.