This study introduced a semi-automatic hair follicle implanter that can reduce surgery time and fatigue for both patients and surgeons, with effectiveness demonstrated in animal and clinical trials.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This article discusses the premade slit method in hair restoration surgery, emphasizing the importance of a tailored depth control instrument for optimal follicle implantation, but provides no new clinical results.
This paper describes Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) as a cosmetic procedure that creates the appearance of hair through medical hairline tattoos, providing a non-surgical alternative to hairtransplants with no downtime.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”
This paper suggests that using semiconical blades and coronal slits in hair transplantation may reduce vascular damage compared to other techniques, potentially offering optimal slit creation.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplantedhair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
How many sessions will I need for a hairtransplant?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.
Many people are unaware that finasteride is needed after a hairtransplant to maintain non-transplantedhair, as transplantedhair is generally DHT resistant. Ignorance and misinformation from clinics contribute to this misunderstanding.
The user has been using Dutasteride and Minoxidil successfully for hair loss and is advised to double the doses post-transplant, but is skeptical about the necessity. Other users suggest maintaining the current dose and caution against potential side effects from increasing the dosage.
Use minoxidil and finasteride for 1-2 years to promote regrowth and stabilize hair loss before a transplant. Long-term use of these medications is needed to maintain results and prevent further loss.
Topical Metformin shows potential for regenerating hair follicles and minimizing scarring in hairtransplant donor areas, similar to Verteporfin but without its side effects. The discussion suggests considering Metformin for post-hairtransplant care, though more human trials are needed.
Verteporfin reduces scar tissue in hairtransplants but doesn't significantly regrow hair follicles. More testing is needed to determine its effectiveness.