24 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.
17 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair from balding and non-balding areas regrows similarly on mice.
9 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
8 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Hair transplants are mostly safe but can have minor complications.
8 citations,
February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
5 citations,
March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Body-hair transplant successfully improved scarred areas and frontal hair density without visible chest scarring.
4 citations,
June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
4 citations,
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
3 citations,
January 2014 in “Plastic surgery (Oakville. Print)” Hair transplant surgery is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from scarring in Chinese patients.
Hair transplants are effective for male and female pattern baldness, have evolved in technique, and require careful planning for natural results and managing complications.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant method with less scarring and discomfort but requires skilled surgeons and has limitations on graft numbers per session.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Some migraine sufferers had no more headaches after getting a hair transplant.
January 2017 in “SM dermatology journal” Eyebrow hair transplants have high patient satisfaction and require surgeons to have artistic and technical skills.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
January 1970 in “Bangladesh journal of plastic surgery” Robotic hair transplantation surgery is generally effective with high satisfaction rates and minimal complications.
18 citations,
December 2014 in “Plastic surgery” Follicular Unit Transplantation is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss due to scarring.
13 citations,
March 2016 in “Progress in Transplantation” Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
10 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Successful eyebrow restoration can be done using careful hair transplant techniques and choosing the right patients.
1 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Eyebrow hair transplants can regrow after high-dose radiation therapy.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Transplanted hair follicles show significant changes after FUE, needing more research.
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.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Using lasers and fat grafting before hair transplant improves hair growth on scarred skin.
14 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” FUE hair transplant is a promising method with benefits like less scarring, but requires a skilled surgeon and can damage hair follicles.
2 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of regenerative medicine” Autologous fat transfer improves hair growth in scarring alopecia and allows for denser hair transplants.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A young man with severe neck and beard burns was successfully treated, restoring neck movement and improving skin appearance.
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article suggests that hair transplant surgery may not be purely cosmetic because it treats a disease and calls for clearer guidelines on its classification.
November 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Using urinary bladder matrix and platelet rich plasma can effectively treat transplant scars and prevent hair loss.
100 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.