TLDR The method effectively restores symmetrical and natural-looking hair in burn-affected areas.
The study presented a simple method for reconstructing post-burn alopecia in the temporal and sideburn regions using tissue expansion, aiming to achieve satisfactory aesthetic outcomes with symmetry and near-normal hairline reconstruction. Conducted at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, the retrospective analysis included 29 patients aged 6 to 35 years, treated between February 2016 and May 2018. The method was evaluated through both objective and subjective analyses, demonstrating that the aesthetic results were satisfactory, symmetrical, and standardized, addressing a gap in previous literature that often overlooked the importance of hairline pattern and symmetry in these critical zones.
December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Tissue expansion is a safe primary method for hair restoration in patients with large scalp defects before hair transplantation.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Walter P. Unger suggests that copying a person's natural hair direction and angle during transplants leads to a more natural and fuller appearance.
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September 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Micrografts and minigrafts are safe and effective for hair transplantation in facial and scalp reconstruction, providing high patient satisfaction.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
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August 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The study concluded that reconstructive surgery for burn alopecia should be tailored to the scar's size and quality, with different methods recommended for different cases.
September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” FUE with DHI effectively restores natural hair growth in difficult areas.
September 2025 in “Modern medical technology” FUE with DHI effectively restores natural hair growth in difficult scalp areas.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
