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research Cyberspace Chat: Safe Management of Patients on Plavix (Clopidogrel) for Hair Restoration Surgery

November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Doctors should collaborate with the patient's primary care physician to decide if it's safe to stop taking Plavix before hair restoration surgery, considering the risk and benefit.

research P33: Experimental Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery

September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.

research Periorbital Facial Rejuvenation: Applied Anatomy and Pre-Operative Assessment

36 citations, April 2017 in “journal of current ophthalmology”

Good preoperative assessment is crucial for safe and effective eyelid and brow cosmetic surgery.

research P35: Facility Cost Analysis in Outpatient Plastic Surgery: Implications for Aesthetic Surgery in the Academic Health Center

September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.

research Midline Alopecia Reduction Combined With Hair Transplantation

5 citations, March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery”

Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.

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community NBC News: Finasteride is increasingly being prescribed even before baldness begins

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 360 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hair loss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.

community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community Why is dutasteride approved for hair loss in Japan and South Korea but not for USA?

in Research/Science 34 upvotes 2 years ago

The reasoning for GSK's approval of dutasteride for hair loss in Japan and South Korea but not the US, with alternatives such as finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 mentioned.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 7 months ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community 8.5 month transplant + meds update - 2,689 grafts

in Transplants 376 upvotes 1 year ago

Ibrox1972 shared an 8.5-month update on their 2,689-graft hair transplant by Dr. Raghu Reddy in London, along with using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users praised the natural-looking results and discussed the importance of choosing a skilled doctor.

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