15 citations
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”
This abstract reviews the evolution of hair restoration techniques, from 19th-century surgical scalp flaps to modern FUE and FUT methods, without providing new clinical findings.
November 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international”
This article describes specific cases of body hair transplantation using longhairgrafts, reporting that this technique may produce natural results by considering hair characteristics, curvature management, and strategic placement.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”
This case report demonstrated that long-hair follicular unit extraction may effectively reconstruct the mustache area following surgical scarring, with high patient satisfaction and no complications observed.
This study found that long-hair follicular unit excision for hairline restoration resulted in high patient satisfaction, with a 93% graft survival rate and improved quality of life scores postoperatively.
A user shared their experience with a LongHair DHI Hair Transplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and Topical Minoxidil post-surgery.
A user shared their hair transplant progress after 5 months, noting increased growth recently and is using minoxidil. Others advised patience, suggesting full results may take up to a year and recommended considering finasteride for long-term maintenance.
The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.
A 32-year-old had a hair transplant in Istanbul for 2500€, using 2800-3000 grafts, and is not using finasteride or other medications long-term. The user is satisfied with the results but acknowledges the possibility of needing another transplant in the future.
A user shared their positive experience with a 2450 graft FUE hair transplant performed by Dr. Ko in Korea, costing around $7000. They are currently taking dutasteride to maintain results and report no side effects.