13 citations
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March 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This review discusses the evolution and current practices of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in hair restoration surgery, reporting comparable patient outcomes to Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), though noting controversies in its adoption.
5 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”
This discussion reviews common errors in judgment and technique in hair transplantation, outlining potential revisionary surgery options, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This study concluded that poliglecaprone 25 sutures may result in less postoperative discomfort and narrower scar formation compared to metal staples in hair transplantation donor site closures.
A 26-year-old male actor underwent two hair transplant surgeries to enhance his hairline, with the second surgery by Dr. Abhinav Kumar in Patna yielding natural and satisfactory results. He spent approximately Rs 60,000 ($700) for 1200 fine single hair grafts and plans to consider DHT blockers like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain his hair.
A 27-year-old actor shared his positive experience with two hair transplant surgeries, highlighting the importance of customization and detail for a natural look. He is taking finasteride to prevent future hair loss.
Hair transplants in Turkey often involve high-volume, low-quality procedures with untrained staff, leading to unreliable results. Many users recommend choosing experienced surgeons who perform fewer surgeries per day, even if it means paying more in countries like Switzerland, Spain, or Thailand.
Joe Rogan's hair transplant was unsuccessful due to not being a suitable candidate and stopping finasteride. He had surgeries in the 90s when techniques were less advanced and later chose to shave his head.
The conversation critiques the influence of "Clavicular" on young men regarding hair loss treatments, highlighting the dangers of following unscientific advice and the rise of body dysmorphia. It emphasizes the importance of safe, medically advised treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, while warning against reckless experimentation and early surgeries.
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.
How many sessions will I need for a hair transplant?Providers give different answers, and the number is decided at consultation: some clinics quote courses of 3 to 6 sessions, but that pattern belongs to non-surgical treatments rather than to surgery. Ask your surgeon how many procedures your own case would need and how far apart they would be.