18 citations
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July 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This study identified five distinct scalp whorl patterns, noting that white males have the most distinct whorls, while African Americans and women more often exhibit a diffusion pattern.
This study identified five distinct natural scalp whorl patterns and noted that White males have more distinct whorls, whereas African Americans and women often display a diffusion pattern.
16 citations
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July 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This article reviews approaches to facial aging in Asian patients, discussing cultural perspectives and proposing a new paradigm of youthful appearance, but provides no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology”
This clinical trial found that using a 45-degree angled implanter with the bevel facing the skin in FUE hair transplantation significantly reduced insertion resistance, graft popping, and bleeding, while improving efficiency and graft alignment compared to conventional methods.
10 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
This review examines the role of follicular unit transplantation in restoring eyebrow fullness and architecture but does not present new experimental findings, emphasizing the importance of technique for achieving natural results.
A 42-year-old had 2,100 grafts transplanted to the frontal third of the scalp, using treatments like Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, and PRP. They plan to add RU58841 and have scheduled SMP to improve cosmetic results.
A 35-year-old man underwent a 6400 graft DHI hair transplant in Turkey, combined with scalp micropigmentation (SMP), to address severe hair loss from Norwood 7. He uses finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and GHK-CU, and is satisfied with the results, noting improved hair coverage and confidence despite some remaining thin areas.
A 28-year-old shared his successful hair transplant experience using 2800 grafts, oral minoxidil, and finasteride, resulting in a natural look. The procedure cost 1 lakh INR, and recovery took 7 days.
A user shared their positive experience with two hair transplants totaling 5660 grafts, expressing satisfaction but considering a lower hairline. They decided against further procedures after receiving advice to preserve donor hair for future needs and maintain a natural look.
A user shared their successful hair transplant experience with 2500 grafts by Dr. Ko in Korea, costing $8.7K, and mentioned using dutasteride and minoxidil post-surgery without side effects. The results were praised for looking natural, though some users questioned the graft count and photo authenticity.
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.