3 citations
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December 2013 in “Annals of plastic surgery”
This article presents modifications to the microfollicularhairtransplant process, reporting innovations at each step to enhance results based on over 1000 cases at the authors' center.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery”
This study found that combining strip harvest surgery and follicular unit extraction in one session increased the total number of hair grafts harvested, leading to patient satisfaction.
47 citations
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October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs”
This review discusses emerging treatments and mechanisms for alopecia, highlighting potential therapies like janus kinase inhibitors and advances in stem-cell technology, but reports no new experimental results.
In this systematic review, the authors reported that both FUE and FUT hairtransplant techniques induce oxidative stress and inflammation, impacting graft survival, but interventions like PRGF, CO2 laser, and dermal microtissues can enhance healing, reduce inflammation, and improve follicular survival.
After four months of using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling, fine white fuzz appeared on bald patches. There is uncertainty if this fuzz will develop into full hair.
The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling for two years, resulting in significant hair regrowth and plans for a 4000 graft hairtransplant. The treatments have strengthened the donor area, making a hairtransplant feasible.
A 27-year-old male is using a minoxidil and finasteride spray for hairline recession and is considering other treatments like oral minoxidil, exosomes, PRP, or a hairtransplant. Suggestions include microneedling, possibly with tretinoin, while another user suggests the hairline is fine and mentions body dysmorphia.
Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 4,000-graft hairtransplant performed by Dr. Nader in Reynosa, Mexico. The results were natural-looking, and the user plans a second transplant for additional density if needed.
Hairtransplantation 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.