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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the survival of transplanted transected hair follicles is related to the level of transection, but their growth at the recipient site is not satisfactory, leading to a recommendation against transplanting sectioned parts.
This case report describes an increase in crown hair coverage using body hair transplantation from the chest and suprapubic regions, suggesting these as viable donor sites but emphasizing the need for standardized patient selection and follow-up.
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May 2011 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study reported that follicular unit extraction using nonhead hair sources like the chest or beard may successfully restore hair density and achieve aesthetically pleasing results in severely bald men with limited head donor hair.
November 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews methods such as stem cell implantation to enhance hair transplant donor supply but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article presents techniques that help hair restoration surgeons achieve aesthetically pleasing single donor scars after multiple surgeries, enhancing the viability of the single-scar technique.