Hair Restoration Techniques

July 2023 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery ”

Jennifer N. Shehan, Jeffrey H. Spiegel

hair restoration oral medications topical medications compounded preparations platelet-rich plasma light therapy follicular unit extraction PRP FUE

TLDR Current hair restoration methods are improving and include medications, injections, light therapy, and advanced extraction techniques.

The document "Hair Restoration Techniques" discusses the importance of hair restoration in the field of facial plastic surgery. It highlights the advancements in hair restoration techniques, which include oral and topical medications, compounded preparations, injections such as platelet-rich plasma, light therapy, and follicular unit extraction methods. The article serves as a review of these current techniques.

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research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Guidance and Unmet Needs

May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

research Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Have a Therapeutic Role in Hair Restoration?

January 2023 in “Laryngoscope”

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can help restore hair, but the best method for preparing and using it is still unclear.

research Overview of Follicular Unit Extraction

3 citations , October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”

Follicular unit extraction is a hair transplant method that can leave small scars and uses various tools for harvesting hair from different body parts.

research Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – One Procedure, Many Uses

3 citations , January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

FUE is a versatile hair transplant technique with many uses and good outcomes when performed with skill.

research Follicular Unit Excision: A Hair Transplant Technique

12 citations , May 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, safe hair transplant method that avoids scars and has a quick recovery, but requires precise surgical skill.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

27 citations , June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.

research Alopecia and Techniques in Hair Restoration: An Overview for the Cosmetic Surgeon

5 citations , February 2019 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”

Hair loss can be reversed or even cured using advanced hair restoration techniques, with rare complications like swelling and bleeding.

research The Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Restoration and Facial Aesthetics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

31 citations , January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.

research Norman Orentreich, The Father of Hair Transplantation

4 citations , August 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology”

Norman Orentreich pioneered hair transplantation, improving techniques over time for more natural results.

research Follicular Unit Extraction: A Comprehensive Overview of Techniques and Best Practices

41 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

FUE provides minimal scarring and quick recovery in hair transplantation, and surgeons not using it may lag in technology.

research Female Hair Restoration

12 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.

research Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments

58 citations , January 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.

research Guidelines for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia (2010)

38 citations , February 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology”

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.

research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

212 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

research Hypertrichosis in Females Applying Minoxidil Topical Solution and in Normal Controls

63 citations , May 2003 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Minoxidil use increases facial hair growth in females, more in older users.

research Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Treatment with Finasteride, 1 mg, Daily

66 citations , April 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss.

research The Logic of Follicular Unit Transplantation

77 citations , April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.

research The State of the Art in Hair Transplantation Techniques

15 citations , January 1999 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery”

Advancements in hair transplantation have resulted in more natural-looking hair and increased patient satisfaction.

research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

581 citations , October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.

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research Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Other Key Factors on Hair Follicle Preservation

1 citations , January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Platelet-rich plasma didn't increase hair length but may help keep hair follicles alive.

research Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Saline Solution as a Preservation Solution for Hair Transplantation

13 citations , June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open”

PRP preservation improves hair transplant results better than saline.

research Hair Therapy: Platelet-Rich Plasma

January 2020 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

research Introducing Platelet-Rich Stroma: Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stromal Vascular Fraction Combined for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

40 citations , July 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.

research Alopecia and Platelet-Derived Therapies

23 citations , November 2017 in “Stem cell investigation”

Platelet lysate is more effective than activated autologous platelet-rich plasma or saline in improving hair growth after hair restoration surgery.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenic Alopecia: Indications, Technique, and Potential Benefits

18 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can potentially increase hair density and quality in people with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

research The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma on the Survival of Follicles in Hair Transplantation: An Experimental Study on Rats

November 2014 in “Surgical research updates”

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) may improve hair transplant success by increasing blood vessel and hair follicle growth.