The Most Influential Publications Regarding Hair Transplantation: A Bibliometric Review

September 2024 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”

Juan J. Lizardi, Dylan Treger, Savannah C. Braud, Tanya Boghosian, Rawan El, Sinan Jabori, Seth R. Thaller

hair transplantation Follicular Unit Transplantation Follicular Unit Extraction FUT FUE

Studysummary This abstract provides guidance on where to find authors' assigned levels of evidence for articles in the journal, but it does not report any research findings from a specific study. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

This bibliometric review evaluates 260 significant publications in hair transplantation, focusing on the 50 most cited, which were cited a total of 1,341 times. It highlights the contributions of influential authors like Bernstein and Rassman and the evolution of techniques such as Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). The United States, particularly institutions like Cornell and Columbia University, leads in impactful research. Despite advancements, there is a lack of high-level evidence, with only 10% of top articles providing Level II evidence and none offering Level I. The review underscores the importance of FUE and suggests it will remain a focal point in future research, while emphasizing the need for more high-level evidence-based studies.

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research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome

4 citations , June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”

In this study, researchers introduced the Sanusi FUE Score Scale to better predict and grade the difficulty of follicular unit excision hair transplantation by accounting for diverse hair and skin types, with further validation needed.

research Norman Orentreich, The Father of Hair Transplantation

4 citations , August 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology”

This abstract provides navigation and subscription details for JAMA Dermatology and includes no research findings.

research Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with Micromotor: Eight Years of Experience

17 citations , May 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

FUE hair transplantation using a micromotor is effective and gives natural results with few complications.

research Characteristics of Robotically Harvested Hair Follicles in Koreans

23 citations , September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study reports that a robotic device effectively harvests hair follicles with a 95.1% yield in Korean patients undergoing hair restoration surgery.

research Follicular Unit Transplantation for the Treatment of Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia

3 citations , January 2014 in “Plastic surgery (Oakville. Print)”

This article discusses treatments for secondary cicatricial alopecia and innovations in hair transplantation but reports no new clinical results.

research Robotic Hair Restoration: ARTAS System Review

31 citations , November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article discusses the use of a robotic system for hair graft harvesting in hair restoration surgery, focusing on its capabilities and the advantages and disadvantages, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Hair Follicle Transplantation on Scar Tissue

28 citations , July 2013 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery”

In this study, hair follicle transplantation on scars showed varied success rates, with burn scars achieving better results than incision scars, and often requiring multiple procedures for optimal outcomes.

research Use of Hair Grafting in Scar Camouflage

19 citations , August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.

research Improved Hair Restoration Method for Burns Using Partial Longitudinal Follicular Unit Transplantation

20 citations , December 2010 in “Burns”

This study found that longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation may be an effective method for regenerating hair follicles and achieving satisfactory cosmetic outcomes in patients with facial and scalp burns, while preserving the donor area.

research Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant

29 citations , January 2010 in “PubMed”

This review discusses the methodology, limitations, and advantages of Follicular Unit Extraction in hair transplantation without providing new clinical results.

research Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant

30 citations , March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, daily finasteride 1 mg alongside hair transplant improved scalp hair density and growth of nontransplanted hair compared to placebo over 48 weeks.

research Follicular Unit Extraction: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hair Transplantation

153 citations , August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This paper introduces the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and its accompanying FOX Test, finding that 60% of tested patients were suitable candidates for this minimally invasive hair transplantation method.

research Dissecting Microscope Versus Magnifying Loupes with Transillumination in the Preparation of Follicular Unit Grafts

25 citations , August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study found that using a dissecting microscope for follicular unit graft preparation in hair transplant surgeries increased hair yield by 17% compared to using magnifying loupes with transillumination.

research The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation

67 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article explores aesthetic techniques in follicular hair transplantation, emphasizing natural-looking results and plans to present a case study, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Follicular Transplantation

72 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This review discusses follicular transplantation for hair restoration, highlighting the importance of evaluating patient suitability and careful planning to achieve excellent cosmetic outcomes, but reports no new research findings.

research Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning

29 citations , September 1997 in “PubMed”

This paper reviews follicular hair transplantation techniques and planning, emphasizing careful evaluation and long-term strategy for achieving excellent cosmetic results.