18 citations
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”
This study found that body hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction was effective and resulted in high satisfaction among selected patients with limited scalp donor hair.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine”
In this study, neonatal murine skin-derived cells transplanted using a mini-chamber method successfully produced robust and normal hair, contrasting with human scalp follicles which did not achieve follicle reconstruction.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing”
This review discusses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration in burn alopecia, highlighting follicular unit extraction and transplant as preferred methods but reports no new clinical findings.
Hair transplants typically involve spreading follicle extraction across the back and sides of the head to maintain an even appearance, rather than taking a solid rectangle of grafts. FUT procedures, which involve taking a strip of skin, are less common now due to advancements in techniques like FUE, which heal well and are less invasive.
The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.
A user shared their positive experience with a 3200 graft hair transplant surgery, costing 1.20 lakh INR, performed by a doctor with a background at Eugenix. Post-surgery, they were instructed to use minoxidil 5% topically, take finasteride tablets, and undergo PRP treatments.
Hair cloning may become available in 1-2 years in Japan, but widespread availability and affordability could take 7-15 years. Current treatments like finasteride are effective but may lose effectiveness over time.
A user shared their hair transplant progress after 5 months, noting increased growth recently and is using minoxidil. Others advised patience, suggesting full results may take up to a year and recommended considering finasteride for long-term maintenance.
Where do they take hair from for a hair transplant?Transplant hair is usually taken from the back and sides of the scalp, where hair resists pattern loss; clinics say body hair can be used when scalp donor supply is short.