40 citations,
December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
3 citations,
May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using an epidural needle in hair restoration surgery can reduce grafts popping out, make the procedure easier, and result in natural-looking hairlines without obvious scarring.
6 citations,
March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Transplanting chest hair into scars can effectively treat wide donor scars from hair restoration surgery.
5 citations,
February 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” A man developed skin cancer on his scalp after multiple artificial hair grafts.
37 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Facial hair restoration is generally successful and satisfying for patients when done with quality techniques and realistic expectations.
2 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Hair follicles can survive for a few days before transplant but are less viable over time.
184 citations,
November 2014 in “Developmental Cell” Hair follicle dermal stem cells are key for regenerating parts of the hair follicle and determining hair type.
March 2000 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair transplantation techniques have improved and are beneficial for aesthetic surgery practices.
January 1970 in “Bangladesh journal of plastic surgery” Robotic hair transplantation surgery is generally effective with high satisfaction rates and minimal complications.
28 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
6 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
10 citations,
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28 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil may help hair growth after transplant surgery.
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20 citations,
April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A single medium, PRIME AIRLIFT, supports better human hair follicle formation in grafts.
10 citations,
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1 citations,
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13 citations,
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January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for hair transplants has limitations and may not be suitable for most patients.
27 citations,
January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System for hair transplants results in low damage to follicles and could make the procedure suitable for more patients.
1 citations,
June 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Doctors successfully rebuilt a sideburn using skin and hair from near the ear in one surgery.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” Using stem cell-enriched fat injections before hair transplant surgery can result in less hair loss and thicker hair.
23 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Alopecia areata involves immune response and gene changes affecting hair loss.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.
3 citations,
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1 citations,
April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.