Should I Have Had 16 Staples in my Head 8 Each Side for a Lateral Brow Lift, Which I've Lost my Hair and Bald Patches?

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Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is not an uncommon number.  Staples are generally used for hair sparing procedures like a brow lift as they do not form a complete circle, and they avoid strangling the hair follicle.  Hair loss is common, but seems to return within several months.  I hope this helps.

Aldo A. Lombardo, MD, FACS · Answer

We use biodegradable screws. Very small. Incisions are in the hairline. Incision size is maybe 1/2 inch. We do not use staples

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired) · Answer

Staples should not have been the cause of your problem. If your baldness persists after 9 months you will likely need hair transplants or expanded flap reconstruction.

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