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    GlossaryFlap Surgery (Flap Procedure)

    surgical technique moving tissue with blood supply to another area

    Flap surgery, also known as a flap procedure or flap operation, is a type of surgical technique used to repair or reconstruct areas of the body, often involving the transfer of living tissue along with its blood supply from one part of the body to another. In the context of hair restoration, it involves moving a section of scalp with healthy hair growth to a bald or thinning area to improve hair density and coverage.

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      community An idea that I came up with recently💡

      in Satire  289 upvotes 1 year ago
      User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hair transplants.

      community 22 years since the last major development

      in Technology  50 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.

      community Hair Loss Treatment Iceberg Chart

      in Satire  1379 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, ass hair transplant, topical Viagra, castration, and transitioning to female. A user mentions an experimental drug called M4U-5 (Mousteride) that turns you into a mouse.

      community Is this finasteride legitimate

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is concerned about the legitimacy of their finasteride from Simple Online Pharmacy. Another user notes similarities and differences with their own order from Dr. Fox but is unsure about the authenticity.

      community Hiding Baldness with Side Hair Growth

      in Styling  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.

      community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 11 months ago
      People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.