10 citations
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January 1997 in “Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery”
This study found that using a multibladed knife during hairtransplantation surgery enhanced the rate of minigraft preparation and produced more uniformly sized grafts compared to traditional techniques.
6 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”
The document suggests fixing bad hairtransplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hairtransplantation.
This study reported that autogenic hair follicle transplantation provided good cosmetic results and improved quality of life for patients with post-irradiation alopecia, despite delayed hair regrowth due to blood supply deficits.
The user has been using oral finasteride for about 9 months and oral minoxidil for about 4 months, with some regrowth observed. They are considering a hairtransplant and hope to reduce the number of grafts needed by continuing these treatments.
Hairtransplant success largely depends on individual biology, with many patients needing multiple procedures to achieve satisfactory density. Even top surgeons can't guarantee results, and many people use additional treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A bodybuilder's hairtransplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.
Justin Bieber has had multiple hairtransplants, with discussions on the cost and quality in places like Turkey. Despite using treatments like finasteride, his hairline appears unnatural to some.
Federal funding cuts have delayed PP405 research, affecting hair loss treatment progress, though clinical trials will continue. The discussion highlights PP405's potential compared to minoxidil and finasteride and stresses the importance of government-funded research.
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.