2 citations
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September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights the potential of regenerative medicine therapies, such as biologics and emerging technologies, to significantly impact aesthetic and reconstructive procedures in plastic surgery and dermatology.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” In this case study, a 35-year-old male with severe burn-related scalp injuries underwent successful reconstruction through tissue expansion, skin grafts, and multiple hair transplant sessions, resulting in satisfactory aesthetic and functional recovery.
March 2026 in “Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences” This study evaluated 23 cases of MRKH syndrome undergoing neo-vaginal reconstruction using islanded pudendal thigh flaps, finding a 100% flap survival and patency rate, along with satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes despite minor issues like hair growth in some patients.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, a newly engineered SFCC hydrogel in animal models demonstrated promising potential for skin reconstruction, promoting hair follicle regeneration, enhancing collagen and cellular proliferation, and accelerating burn healing by supporting favorable immune responses and tissue repair.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter discusses aesthetic principles and surgical techniques for reconstructing a natural hairline in cases of thinning or loss of hair in the temporal area, but reports no new results.
January 2014 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This article discusses the evolutionary nature of the field of plastic surgery and introduces the new journal, Plastic and Aesthetic Research, without presenting new research findings.
1 citations
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February 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review covers the extensive range of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery detailed in Volumes 2 and 3 of "Plastic Surgery," highlighting its comprehensive and well-organized content but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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April 2007 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study demonstrated the feasibility of a new patient-controlled method for tissue expansion that achieved full expansion in about 3 weeks with minimal complications after mastectomy.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study observed a 31% decrease in antidepressant use among patients who were preoperatively taking such medication, suggesting cosmetic surgery may influence antidepressant needs.
37 citations
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September 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses available microsurgical reconstructive options for craniofacial surgery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights how innovations in the field have advanced reconstruction techniques.
1 citations
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July 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair grafts improved the look of a man's leg after an accident and the patient was happy with the results.
August 2025 in “Medicine and ecology” This review found that combining adipose-derived tissues and platelet-rich plasma improves fat graft survival and healing outcomes in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, but variability in methodologies limits study comparability.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This source emphasizes the importance of understanding scalp anatomy for surgeons performing aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, as such knowledge aids in planning, predicting challenges, and avoiding complications during surgery.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the management of head and neck burns across different phases but presents no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this case report, the authors found that hair transplantation on a free microvascular flap may be a viable and effective option for achieving good aesthetic outcomes when treating residual alopecia following reconstruction of large scalp defects.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
1 citations
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January 2010 This article reviews various reconstruction techniques for scalp alopecia, highlighting the challenges of applying traditional flap methods and the limitations of hair grafting on unstable scars but offers no new study results.
11 citations
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August 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that various surgical techniques for scalp reconstruction in children with hair loss at the Hair Clinic Poznan resulted in very good aesthetic outcomes and minimized complications.
5 citations
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April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration in various conditions, enhancing aesthetic outcomes, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2002 in “Neurosurgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the role of androgens in male pattern hair loss and its emotional impact, but reports no new clinical findings.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies” In this systematic review, the researchers provide an overview of recent techniques and innovations in the surgical reconstruction of traumatic scalp injuries, highlighting various methods and factors influencing the choice of reconstructive strategy to improve patient outcomes.
April 2024 in “Journal of burn care & research” This study found that most patients with burn scar alopecia chose to pursue multiple surgical treatments regardless of total body surface area affected or gender, highlighting the importance of personalized aesthetic goals in post-burn care.
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the application of follicular unit micrografts and minigrafts in hair restoration, particularly for male pattern baldness, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This case study reports successful hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts to camouflage a free osteocutaneous mandibular flap reconstruction, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
January 2011 in “Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts successfully restored a realistic beard and hid scars, satisfying the patient.
67 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article explores aesthetic techniques in follicular hair transplantation, emphasizing natural-looking results and plans to present a case study, but it reports no new clinical findings.
41 citations
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January 2015 in “Burns & Trauma” This review discusses developments in tissue engineering for burn wound coverage and reconstructive surgery, reporting no new results but highlighting the need for further research into clinical effectiveness.
10 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes how a combined nude and hair-bearing full-thickness skin graft was used after micrographic surgery to achieve a cosmetically satisfactory reconstruction of a large eyebrow defect.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers developed a new variant of the Mercedes flap with releasing incisions for reconstructing medium-sized scalp defects, demonstrating complete defect closure without complications in three patients following a single operation with excellent aesthetic outcomes.
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This article explains that proliferating trichilemmal tumors, originating in the hair follicle, can exhibit low-grade malignant potential, and recommends wide excision to minimize recurrence risk, but reports no new clinical findings.