TLDR Artificial hair implantation is generally safe and can restore hair when other treatments fail, but some patients may experience side effects.
In the 2008 pilot study, 10 patients with androgenetic alopecia underwent artificial copolyamide fiber implantation after not responding to conventional therapies. Each patient received an average of 1000 fibers over a minimum of 3 years, with a total of 10,000 fibers implanted. The study reported that the procedure was generally safe and aesthetically pleasing, with a 15-20% annual fiber fall rate. One patient (10%) experienced a foreign body reaction and could not continue, while 30% of patients had mild recurrent folliculitis. The study highlighted the importance of the choice of fiber, implantation technique, and regular follow-ups, concluding that artificial hair implantation could be a viable option for hair restoration, especially when other treatments have failed. It called for larger studies with longer follow-up periods to confirm these findings.
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Fiber implants effectively treat permanent hair loss with few complications.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” Artificial hair implants can cause severe skin problems, often needing surgical removal.
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June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Synthetic fiber hair implants often cause complications and are not very successful.
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March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
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January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” The author suggests changing "telogen effluvium" to "telogen defluxion" for hair loss terminology.
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June 1979 in “JAMA” Synthetic hair implants are dangerous and can cause severe infections.
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January 1979 in “JAMA” Fiber implantation for baldness is not recommended because it causes many problems and doesn't work well.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” Artificial hair implants can cause severe skin problems, often needing surgical removal.
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Artificial hair implantation using scaffolds is possible and PHDPE is more biocompatible than ePTFE.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Artificial hair implants can quickly improve looks and life quality, but they have risks like infection and early fiber loss, so more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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August 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
