An Analysis of Risk Factors of Recipient Site Temporary Effluvium After Follicular Unit Excision: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

October 2023 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”

Hiromi Okochi, Masamitsu Onda, Akira Momosawa, Masayuki Okochi

shock loss temporary hair loss recipient site hair restoration surgery follicular unit excision risk factors sex age hair transplant hair surgery

Studysummary Females, especially over 40, are more likely to experience temporary hair loss after hair restoration surgery.

Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer

View this study on link.springer.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

16 / 16 results

research Complications of Hair Transplant Procedures: Causes and Management

8 citations , October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery”

This study reviewed data from 2,896 hair transplant patients over 10 years, identifying sterile folliculitis, vasovagal shock, facial edema, and other minor complications, with no life-threatening issues reported. Detailed counseling and thorough medical history assessments are recommended to minimize risks.

research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of the Literature

40 citations , May 2020 in “Cureus”

This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical findings; the authors underscore the importance of identifying and eliminating causative factors.

Old Friend or New Ally: A Comparison of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Excision Methods in Hair Transplantation

research Old Friend or New Ally: A Comparison of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Excision Methods in Hair Transplantation

9 citations , March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study found that both FUE and FUT methods are equally effective in producing high-quality hair grafts, with FUE offering the advantage of less noticeable scarring compared to FUT.

Donor Site of Follicular Unit Excision Hair Transplantation: The Relationship Between Appearance and Actual Hair Density, and Hair Diameter

research Donor Site of Follicular Unit Excision Hair Transplantation: The Relationship Between Appearance and Actual Hair Density, and Hair Diameter

2 citations , February 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery”

This study found that donor sites with higher hair density and thicker hair diameter had a better appearance after follicular unit excision in men with androgenic alopecia.

research Evaluation of Hair Density and Hair Diameter in the Adult Thai Population Using Quantitative Trichoscopic Analysis

31 citations , February 2020 in “BioMed Research International”

This study found that in the Thai population, hair density varies by scalp location and decreases with age, and that Asians generally have lower hair density compared to Caucasian and African populations.

research Comparison of Postoperative Pain According to the Harvesting Method Used in Hair Restorative Surgery

10 citations , May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery”

In this study, postoperative pain was reported to be significantly less severe in patients who underwent follicular unit extraction compared to those who had follicular unit transplantation.

research Practical Aspects of Hair Transplantation in Asians

11 citations , January 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

The book helps surgeons improve hair transplants for Asian patients.

research Diffuse Scarring Alopecia in a Female Pattern Hair Loss Distribution

5 citations , February 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This report describes three cases of hair loss that appear consistent with cicatricial pattern hair loss, a possible new subtype of scarring alopecia presenting in a female pattern hair loss distribution.

research Complications of Hair Restoration Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis

22 citations , October 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This retrospective analysis of male patients undergoing hair restoration surgery for androgenetic alopecia found that postoperative edema was the most common complication, occurring in 42.47% of cases.

research Necrosis of the Donor Site After Hair Restoration With Follicular Unit Extraction: A Case Report

28 citations , July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”

This case report describes a serious complication of follicular unit extraction, where donor-site necrosis led to cicatricial alopecia, but was successfully treated with two-stage surgery using tissue expanders.

research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia in China: A Community-Based Study in Six Cities

126 citations , January 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in Chinese men and women was lower than in Caucasians and similar to that in Koreans.

research Diffuse Hair Loss: Its Triggers and Management

88 citations , June 2009 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine”

This article reviews various causes of diffuse hair loss, highlighting the importance of identifying triggers through thorough examination for effective treatment and emphasizing patient education in management; it reports no new clinical findings.