8 citations,
October 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology” The document concludes that better understanding the wound microbiome can improve chronic wound care by preserving helpful bacteria and targeting harmful ones.
2 citations,
September 2014 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Stem cells could potentially rebuild missing structures in wounds, improving facial skin replacement techniques.
1 citations,
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1 citations,
July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article discusses how to fix bad results from hair restoration surgery, with different doctors suggesting methods like adding more grafts, moving transplanted hair, or using smaller grafts.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery is safe and effective for certain patients with hair loss, leading to dense hair coverage and high satisfaction.
134 citations,
June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
86 citations,
March 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” MDP hydrogel heals wounds faster and better than other treatments in diabetic mice.
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September 1991 in “Journal of Surgical Research” Understanding how fetal wounds heal could help improve healing in adults.
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38 citations,
February 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Facial rejuvenation surgery has evolved to yield natural results with low complication rates, and more men and older patients are choosing this surgery.
25 citations,
May 2011 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonhead hair transplantation is effective for patients with limited head donor hair, but more research is needed.
23 citations,
September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Mesenchymal stem cells, especially injected into the skin, heal wounds faster and better than chitosan gel or other treatments.
21 citations,
August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Using tissue expanders and hyaluronidase in scalp reduction surgery allows for more scalp removal and easier surgery.
19 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
18 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Gelatin microspheres with stem cells speed up healing in diabetic wounds.
16 citations,
October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp reduction surgery successfully reduced baldness and improved self-image in a burn victim before hair transplantation.
14 citations,
September 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
14 citations,
November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concluded that choosing the right surgical method based on a patient's specific needs can make the lower eyelid look younger.
14 citations,
February 1999 in “The BMJ” Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Burns & Trauma” Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Organogenesis” Porcine acellular dermal matrix treatment helps wounds heal faster and reduces scarring by affecting Jag1 in skin stem cells.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
8 citations,
May 1941 in “Science” Mouse embryos can develop in chick embryos, but they grow smaller with some organ issues.
7 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Megasessions in hair transplant can cover more area or increase density but need a skilled team and careful planning, and have both benefits like less downtime and risks like lower graft survival.
7 citations,
August 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Facelifts can lead to high patient satisfaction and a quick recovery when done correctly.
6 citations,
July 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Single-hair transplantation with a Choi hair transplanter effectively hides cleft lip scars in men.
6 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.