Autologous Adipose Transplantation: An Effective Method to Treat Alopecia After Trauma - A Case Report

September 2019 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”

Nilforoushzadeh MA, Lotfi E, Heidari-Kharaji M

autologous adipose transplantation alopecia adipose tissue scalp injections hair growth fat grafting hair loss fat tissue hair regrowth

TLDR Using a person's own fat cells can help regrow hair after injury.

This case report detailed the use of autologous adipose transplantation as a treatment for alopecia following trauma. The study involved a single patient and demonstrated that scalp injections of adipose tissue had a positive effect on hair growth. The findings suggested that adipose tissue could be a promising alternative method for treating alopecia in both men and women, highlighting its potential benefits beyond reconstructive volume and aesthetics, including positive skin and hair changes post-transplantation.

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