The correction of scalp hair defects by tissue expansion.

This paper presents the results and complications in the correction of partial scalp alopecia in ten patients using the technique of 'tissue expansion'. The average size of defect that was covered by expanded hair bearing scalp was 45.9 cms2, and the largest defect covered measured 11 X 6 cm. This series indicates that tissue expansion is now one of the most promising methods available for dealing with the difficult problems of partial alopecia which can present to surgeons and physicians in a wide range of specialties.