32 citations
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”
This article reviews advancements in hairrestoration, highlighting improvements in surgical techniques and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
This article discusses the challenges and possible solutions in hairrestorationsurgery, focusing on donor hair availability, hair survival, and concealing surgical evidence, and reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This article discusses potential complications in surgical hairrestoration and emphasizes the importance of both patient and physician actions in minimizing these risks; it reports no new results.
22 citations
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This retrospective analysis of male patients undergoing hairrestorationsurgery for androgenetic alopecia found that postoperative edema was the most common complication, occurring in 42.47% of cases.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
A user shared their experience with a hair transplant surgery in India, involving 3,500 grafts, and expressed satisfaction with the results and cost. The post received mixed reactions, with some users questioning the authenticity of the graft count and results, while others praised the outcome.
A user shared their positive experience with a crown MicroFUE hair transplant at Boston HairRestoration, highlighting the smooth procedure, minimal pain, and significant growth over 12 months. They used oral minoxidil, finasteride (transitioning to dutasteride), PRP sessions, and a LaserCap, achieving excellent results and full confidence.
The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.
Matthew McConaughey's hairrestoration methods are speculated to involve hair systems, transplants, and treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Many believe he falsely credits his hair regrowth to Regenix, while others suggest he uses a combination of treatments for a natural look.