Tissue Expansion

Tissue expansion is a rarely used method in hair treatment and can usually be applied to correct skin deformities that occur as a result of hair loss. This procedure is a surgical technique that corrects the tissue deficiency in the scalp. Here is some basic information about tissue expansion in hair treatment:

How Does It Work?

• Expansion Phase: The surgeon places a tissue expander in the scalp area. The expander is usually shaped like a silicone balloon.
• Tissue Expander Filling: At regular intervals, the area on the scalp is expanded by filling with expander liquid.
• Expanded Area Preparation: When the desired expanded size is reached, the surgeon waits and a skin graft or skin flap of appropriate size is transplanted to the expanded area.

Surgery Process:

• Expander Removal: The expander is removed and appropriate tissue is transplanted to the expanded area.
• Healing Process: After the skin transplantation, the healing process begins and the patient’s scalp heals.

In what situations is it used?

• Correction of deformities on the scalp
• Correction of skin deficiencies after hair transplantation

Risks and Complications:

• Risk of infection
• Temporary or permanent loss of sensation in the area where the tissue expander is placed
• Complications at the seam site
• Skin color changes