Reduction of baldness
Tonsure reduction is the surgical treatment of hair loss on the top of the head.
Among the cosmetic surgery procedures for the treatment of baldness, the baldness reduction occupies a very important place because of the quality and speed of the results obtained and the safety of the technique.
This information sheet was written by Dr ABBOU. Dr. ABBOU and Dr. PESSIS are two aesthetic surgeons in Paris who regularly perform baldness treatments for men and women using surgical and non-surgical techniques.
Before and after pictures of the tonsure reduction
What is the tonsure reduction ?
The principle of baldness reduction is to remove a part of the bald area by playing on the elasticity of the scalp. The result is immediate. Usually an area of 10 to 12 cm long and 3 to 4 cm wide can be removed. This technique is particularly useful in the region of the tonsure or top of the head for patients with a good elasticity of the scalp. It is not necessary to shave the hair for this plastic surgery procedure.
What are the objectives ?
The goals of tonsure reduction are:
- Treatment of hair loss or baldness of the top of the head
- Obtaining a very high density of hair in a single operation
Who is it for?
To all patients with hair loss on the crown of the head that cannot be covered by a hair transplant.
How is the tonsure reduction performed?
Before the tonsure reduction
Two medical consultations with your plastic surgeon to analyze your case and the stage of your baldness to plan a surgical strategy.
Course of the intervention
The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia in the operating room. Post-operative follow-up is relatively simple. The pain is moderate. The scar is discreet and almost invisible after a few months.
This baldness treatment is done on an outpatient basis with a return home the same day.
The baldness reduction can be repeated two or three times at a few months interval in order to treat a large area of hair loss. It is necessary to wait a few months between each procedure so that the scalp regains its suppleness and elasticity.
The suites
After your baldness treatment, it is necessary to allow 10 to 15 days of rest.
This time of convalescence is essential in order to allow :
- To rest
- The disappearance of postoperative swelling
- The disappearance of bruises
- The healing of the operated area
Tonsure reduction price in Paris
| Surgical intervention | Price |
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| Treatment of baldness by baldness reduction |
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FAQs
Questions & Answers
What are the correct indications for tonsure reduction?
Tonsure reduction is indicated for patients with good scalp skin elasticity and for patients with dense hair (thick hair) that allows the incisions to be hidden.
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