title: Application of electrosurgery in scalp reduction. Experience with an ultrasharp tungsten needle electrode.
abstract: An ultrasharp tungsten electrode was used in several hundred scalp reduction procedures from 1988-1992 at Peterson Medical Institute, Santa Monica, California. This unique instrument has proved to be a useful adjunct in facilitating hair restoration surgery.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Peterson
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000601:surgery*; D004566:Electrodes; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D014414:Tungsten
chemical_list: D014414:Tungsten