12 citations,
April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Plant extracts can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Effective treatment guidelines for frontal fibrosing alopecia are still unclear.
6 citations,
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Transplanted hair follicle stem cells can heal damaged rat intestines.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Reharvesting hair from donor sites using punch and strip methods can provide more hair for transplants and improve scar appearance.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration should include the parietal eminence area for better balance in frontal and lateral profiles and to improve the head's contours.
January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for hair transplants has limitations and may not be suitable for most patients.
37 citations,
September 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Combining microsurgery with craniofacial reconstruction improves aesthetic results and reduces harm to the area where tissue is taken from.
3 citations,
July 2016 in “PubMed” Biofibre hair implants are safe, well-tolerated, and provide immediate cosmetic improvement for hair loss.
6 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” By 2004, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) was the most effective method for surgical hair restoration, while the newer Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) had more disadvantages and was less recommended.
2 citations,
April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Dr. Vogel improved hair restoration by reducing and recycling hair plugs, achieving a more natural look and a 50-80% survival rate for replanted follicles. He emphasized understanding natural hair loss patterns, educating patients about alopecia, and refusing to operate on those who don't understand these aesthetics.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” FUE hair restoration is generally safe but can have complications, especially if done by untrained individuals.
The FUE hair transplant technique provides a natural and satisfying solution for male pattern baldness.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
January 2006 in “Journal of North Sichuan Medical College” Hair transplant techniques improved, but cell therapy showed promise despite challenges.
7 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new triangular flag-shaped design for incisions in hair transplant surgery provides better hair alignment and cosmetic appearance without extra scarring, especially for patients with specific hair directions.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Narrower donor strips and special closure techniques in hair transplants lead to smaller scars and happier patients.
October 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New techniques in hair restoration surgery can lead to better hair alignment.
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.
10 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
8 citations,
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Use shallow cuts, small tissue removal, careful suturing, and keep the area moist to reduce scarring in hair transplants.
4 citations,
February 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Double-layer scalp wound closure is better than single-layer closure after strip hair transplant surgery.
17 citations,
January 1996 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The tumescent technique improves hair micrografting by providing lasting anesthesia, reducing bleeding, and increasing patient comfort.
1 citations,
January 2018 Improve burn patients' appearance and function using various techniques, teamwork, and psychological support.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
3 citations,
November 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new Cosmetic Surgery Scar Assessment Scale (CSSAS) was found to be simple and effective in evaluating scars from hair restoration surgeries.