Paramedian Forehead Flap Hair Removal: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques, Timing, Challenges, and Future Directions

    March 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Chao Lian, Zhan Su, Yuxin Han … Xuanfen Zhang
    Studysummary This review discusses current hair removal strategies in paramedian forehead flap reconstruction and reports no new clinical results; it offers recommendations to improve aesthetic outcomes by guiding timing and technique selection.
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