title: Complications of scalp reductions.
abstract: Early problems with central sagittal scalp reductions are primarily medical and surgical. As they resolve with surgical experience, the cosmetic problems become more apparent. These problems and complications are outlined along with suggestions for prevention and correction.
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000453:epidemiology; D004954:Esthetics; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000453:epidemiology; D006197:Hair / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques