TLDR Tumescent fluid increases scalp hair angles, which may improve hair transplant results and reduce surgeon fatigue.
The study, which included ten patients undergoing their first session of strip hair restoration, aimed to determine the effect of tumescence on scalp hair angles. Measurements were taken before and after the injection of 0.5% xylocaine with adrenaline, and again after the hair strip was removed. The findings indicated that the average hair angle increased from 52.82° before injection to 65.34° after injection, and to 71.91° after the hair strip was excised. The research concluded that tumescent fluid significantly alters hair angles, increasing them by approximately 19.09°, which could potentially reduce hair transection during follicular unit extraction (FUE) and lessen surgeon fatigue. Understanding hair angles is essential for optimizing hair restoration surgery outcomes.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a hair classification system to help improve hair restoration surgery outcomes.
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September 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad's technique improves hair transplant success by increasing space between hairs and adjusting their angle to reduce damage and skin removal during extraction.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using normal saline in vertical extraction for hair transplants reduces donor area injury more than acute extraction.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
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June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System may improve hair transplant results but isn't suitable for everyone.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The BASP classification is a detailed and accurate way to categorize hair loss in both men and women.
December 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Special scalp and hair examination techniques can identify hair problems.
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
Trichotillometry can measure hair plucking force, aiding alopecia treatment evaluation.
