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research A Single-Scar Technique for Donor Harvesting in Hair Transplantation Surgery

6 citations , March 1996 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

This article discusses a strip donor harvesting technique for hair transplantation and reports no clinical results; the author highlights the importance of anatomical knowledge for successful scar excision.

research Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration

1 citations , January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.

research Hair Restoration

November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

This article discusses the cultural and historical significance of hair in relation to beauty and strength and highlights the global industry's economic importance, but it presents no new research findings.

research Innovative modified hair follicle harvesting technique with reverse rake scalp elevator for lower occipital donor area in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation

1 citations , September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”

This article describes a modified follicular unit extraction technique using a reverse rake scalp elevator, which may reduce follicular transection rates in hair transplantation from the lower occipital donor region.

research Chest Hair Used as Donor Material in Hair Restoration Surgery

6 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study demonstrated that transplanting hair from the chest to the balding scalp is a viable alternative when scalp hair is depleted, with successful graft take and inconspicuous donor site healing.

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community Realistic timeline for hair regeneration and follicle cloning?

7 upvotes 6 months ago

Hair regeneration and follicle cloning are considered far from being feasible, with current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants expected to remain dominant for the next 15-20 years. Some are hopeful that AI advancements might accelerate progress, but many remain skeptical about significant breakthroughs in the near future.

community PP405 vs Hair Cloning – Which Would Be Better for NW7 to NW1?

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 and hair cloning are discussed as potential treatments for reversing hair loss from Norwood 7 to Norwood 1. Hair cloning is seen as a more permanent solution, while PP405's effectiveness and long-term effects remain uncertain.

community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells

7 months ago

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.

community Has been on minoxidil for 5 years. Microneedling for 4 weeks no results.

in Minoxidil 27 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has used minoxidil for five years and added microneedling for four weeks without seeing results. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised that hair loss will persist without a DHT blocker.

community LeBron James has the most mysterious hair

in Progress Pictures 166 upvotes 2 years ago

LeBron James likely uses hair transplants and possibly hair fibers or sprays to maintain his hairline, but his crown remains problematic. Despite his wealth, he hasn't fully resolved his hair loss, leading to speculation about his treatments and choices.

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