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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fat grafting before hair transplant may improve hair growth in scarring alopecia.
2 citations,
September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
13 citations,
June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
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June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that fat grafting is safe and effective but carries risks that need careful management.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting a person's own fat into their scalp may help regrow hair and improve hair thickness in different types of hair loss.