The 'art' of hair transplants.

If you are considering a hair transplant, it might help to know that industry standards have changed dramatically Today's hair creations are designed to look as natural on the beach as they do in the boardroom, maintains Matt L. Leavitt, president, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. "Simply implanting grafts into a patient's head is not sufficient. They must be carefully arranged to provide a natural look."

Successful transplant practices rely on a team approach to care, with nurses playing an important role, from patient preparation to follow-up. "They take vitals, prepare patients, administer medications and local anesthetics, and take photos. During surgery, nurses help physicians by keeping hair away from surgical areas and organizing grafts. And after surgery, nurses take additional photos, bandage patients, and provide instructions and medications. They also call patients six hours after the...