TLDR Dr. Dominic A. Brandy developed successful techniques to fix unnatural looks caused by old hair restoration methods, and using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can help control hair loss in most men.
In 2003, Dr. Dominic A. Brandy presented techniques to correct aesthetic issues caused by temperoparieto-occipital flaps (Juri flap) and temperoparietal flaps (Elliott), hair restoration methods that were once common but had high complication rates and unnatural results. The corrective techniques, based on 48 cases over 22 years, included undulating follicular unit grafting, removal of 2- to 3-mm cylinders of hair-bearing scalp, and fusiform excision techniques, which effectively restored a natural appearance in patients with poor aesthetics post-flap surgery. The document also mentioned the use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to stabilize hair loss in 90% of men with male pattern baldness, particularly beneficial for those who had undergone flap surgery. However, it was emphasized that not all hair restoration techniques led to poor cosmetic results, with some 1970s tempoparietal-occipital flap cases maintaining excellent cosmetic outcomes.
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September 1979 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” The Juri flap procedure is effective for hair transplantation but requires careful patient selection and skilled surgeons.
September 2021 in “PubMed” Hair transplantation is effective for treating scar-related hair loss on the head and neck.
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November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using body hair with scalp hair for hair transplants improves density and coverage in severe hair loss cases.
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June 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Recycling hair from past transplants can improve hair density and patient satisfaction.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
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January 2016 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” One session of Low Level Laser Therapy before hair transplantation doesn't significantly improve hair growth.
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July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.
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March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy developed successful techniques to fix unnatural looks caused by old hair restoration methods, and using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can help control hair loss in most men.
