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medical doctors specializing in reconstructing or enhancing body structures

Plastic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in performing surgeries to repair, reconstruct, or alter the human body. This field includes both cosmetic surgery, which enhances appearance, and reconstructive surgery, which restores function and normal appearance after injury, disease, or congenital defects. They often work on areas such as the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniofacial structures, and other tissues.

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research Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons

December 2016 in “Clinics in surgery”

Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control can help develop treatments to stimulate hair growth for cosmetic procedures.

research A Quantitative Analysis of Online Plastic Surgeon Reviews for Abdominoplasty

September 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

Patients are most satisfied with tummy tucks when they like the results, the staff, and the care after surgery.

research The Sixth World Congress of the International Society of Plastic and Regenerative Surgeons in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 citations, May 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open”

The congress discussed fat grafting, stem cells, and safety in plastic and regenerative surgery, with plans for a future meeting in Chicago.

research Evolution of Hair Transplant Surgery in India: A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective

1 citations, October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”

Hair transplant surgery in India has progressed from plugs and flaps to advanced techniques using micrografts and follicular unit extraction.

Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons

research Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons

22 citations, October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.

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community 5 month mark. Topical solution of fin/min/trentinoin. Micro needle once every 10 days and keto shampoo twice a week.

in Progress Pictures 726 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's 5 month progress with their hair loss treatment which includes topical finasteride and minoxidil, microneedling once every 10 days, and keto shampoo twice a week. Other users shared their own experiences and advice on treatments.

community Has anybody tried retinol (not Retin A aka tretinoin) combined with minoxidil?

in Treatment 20 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about someone who had success using retinol with minoxidil for hair growth, but experienced shedding with Retin A (tretinoin). They are asking if others have tried retinol with minoxidil and what their results were.

community Still losing hair on fin?

in Finasteride 21 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses ongoing hair loss while using finasteride (Fin) and concerns about potential interactions with Hydrocortisone Butyrate. The consensus is that shedding is normal and it can take 1-1.5 years to see results from finasteride.

community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 468 upvotes 5 months ago

User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

community No gains after 4 years of min and fin

in Progress Pictures 92 upvotes 5 months ago

User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.

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