7 citations
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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.
3 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology”
This article presents a rationale for using a combination of follicular units and slit grafts in hair transplanting and reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses hair transplantation as a permanent treatment for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of stabilized hair loss, skilled surgical teams, and realistic expectations, while calling for more quantitative evidence from controlled trials.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”
This report describes a satisfactory outcome for a patient with extensive baldness when body hair from various areas was transplanted to the scalp, but long-term efficacy remains uncertain.
November 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences”
This study found that eyebrow transplantation, when performed with meticulous technique and innovative approaches to address donordensity and hair angle issues, resulted in high patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes, with a low complication rate.
The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.
A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.
The hair transplant has a straight, unnatural-looking hairline that many find unappealing. The person is not using finasteride or minoxidil, which may affect future hair retention.
HairStemCell Transplant claims to reuse the donor area without removing the entire hair cell, but results in finer hair that may not regrow after cycles. The technique is costly and less effective than traditional transplants for full coverage.
A woman underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul, receiving 3,000 grafts, and is pleased with the natural-looking results one year later. The experience included a 5-star hotel stay, PRP session, laser treatment, and detailed aftercare, leading to improved hairdensity and confidence.
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.