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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.

research Hair Transplantation in Females

7 citations , June 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This discussion reviews hair transplantation as a treatment for thinning, hairline restoration, or scar coverage in females, offering no new clinical findings.

research Long‐hair follicular unit excision enhances the cosmetic results of hairline restoration: A retrospective study in Chinese recipients

January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

This study found that long-hair follicular unit excision for hairline restoration resulted in high patient satisfaction, with a 93% graft survival rate and improved quality of life scores postoperatively.

research Concepts, Terminology and Innovations in Follicular Unit Excision Hair Restoration

October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

This chapter reviews the terminology, techniques, and advancements in follicular unit excision for hair transplants but reports no new clinical results.

research A comment on a study of donor area in follicular unit hair transplantation

January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.

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community Spending $10K on a hair transplant in the U.S. vs $5,000 for one in Turkey

2214 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair transplants cost more in the U.S. than in Turkey, but quality varies. Proper research is essential, as aggressive transplants can exhaust donor hair, and finasteride only slows hair loss.

community What if a NW7 transplanted the rest of their hair into a "mohawk" pattern and did SMP on the side and back of their head?

14 upvotes 5 months ago

A user is considering a hair transplant in a "mohawk" pattern with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) on the sides and back, questioning its feasibility and appearance. Others discuss donor region quality, potential scarring, and alternative treatments like dutasteride and RU58841.

community Anyone here actually got a HT in Turkey? Who did you go with?

in Transplants 5 upvotes 1 month ago

A user is researching hair transplants in Turkey, seeking recommendations and experiences, particularly concerning surgeons, clinics, and donor area outcomes. Another user warns about the prevalence of poor-quality surgeons in Turkey and suggests looking at reviews on a hair transplant subreddit.

community Topical Minoxidil 5% since March but does seem to be improving much.

in Progress Pictures 202 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil 5% alone is not enough for significant hair regrowth; combining it with finasteride or dutasteride is advised. A hair transplant might be needed, depending on baldness extent and donor area quality.

community Looking for a hair transplant? I made a clinic 'Red Flag' list. Need your feedback

in Chat 73 upvotes 1 year ago

Selecting a hair transplant clinic requires avoiding pitfalls like prioritizing quantity over quality and aggressive sales tactics. Ensure the clinic uses experienced surgeons and recommends treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before a transplant.

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learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

What factors affect the longevity of a hair transplant? Surgeon skill, donor hair quality, and post-operative care affect transplant longevity.
Who is a good candidate for a hair transplant? Good candidates for hair transplants have sufficient donor hair and stable hair loss patterns.
Does age affect the success of hair transplantation? Age can influence hair transplant success, but health and donor hair quality are more critical.
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