Impact of Hair Transplantation on Quality of Life

    December 2023 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”
    Ana Maletić, Ivo Dumić-Čule, Rado Žic, Milan Milošević
    Studysummary In this prospective study, patients with androgenetic alopecia who underwent hair transplantation showed significant improvements in quality of life and life satisfaction, with reduced stress and anxiety levels, although depression and perceived social support did not significantly change.
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