A surgical procedure designed to decrease bald areas on the scalp by physically removing sections of non-hair-bearing skin. The remaining hair-covered scalp is then stretched and sutured together, effectively diminishing the size of the bald spot. This technique aims to provide a fuller head of hair by rearranging the existing hair-bearing skin.
This procedure was once a relatively common approach to addressing male pattern baldness, offering a potentially significant and immediate improvement in hair coverage. It provided an alternative to hair transplantation, particularly for individuals with large areas of baldness where transplantation might not have been as effective. Its historical significance lies in its role as one of the pioneering surgical solutions for hair loss.
