207 citations
,
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
This article discusses the factors involved in optimizing laser hairremoval, emphasizing patient selection, laser safety, and understanding laser–tissue interactions, but presents no new clinical findings.
14 citations
,
May 2006 in “Clinical obstetrics and gynecology”
This article reviews laser hairremoval techniques, noting its popularity and outpatient viability, but finds that definitive evidence for its permanent efficacy is still lacking.
69 citations
,
January 2002 in “Journal of biomedical optics”
This study found that commercially available dyes penetrate up to 1.2 mm into human skin, with Indocyanine Green binding to cell proteins and showing a shift in absorption peak.
30 citations
,
January 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This study found that dermatology leads in performing office-based cosmetic procedures compared to other specialties, with dermatologists and plastic surgeons having the most experience per physician.
20 citations
,
December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
This review discusses the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men and highlights the importance of considering sex-specific factors for optimal treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
The user had a hair transplant in Toronto to restore their hairline and crown, using 2400 grafts in the first procedure and is happy with the results. They are using Minoxidil and finasteride, and note that their hair is thinner on the back and sides due to graft removal.
A 35-year-old had a hair transplant with 3,153 grafts at HLC Ankara, experiencing some pain and numbness but pleased with the density and results. The procedure cost $10,000, and the user has been using finasteride for over 13 years.
A person shared their hair transplant experience, mentioning complications like excessive bleeding and density anxiety, and is using finasteride and minoxidil chewables. They traveled to Turkey for the procedure, paid around $3800, and are considering Mexico for future treatments; nicotine use is a concern for their recovery.
A 35-year-old man shared his hair transplant experience in Tijuana, Mexico, choosing Artline for 5,000 grafts at a lower cost than U.S. clinics. He plans to use topical minoxidil and possibly microneedling for better results.
Do hair fibers wash out easily, or do you need a special shampoo to remove them?There is no published trial comparing shampoos for removing hair fibers. Because the fibers cling by static rather than bonding chemically, and because users consistently report they rinse out with ordinary shampoo, the specialist fiber-removal shampoos do not appear to be necessary; a clarifying shampoo may help when fibers are layered under hairspray or gel.