October 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, microneedling followed by topical 2% chitosan significantly improved hair growth parameters in patients with androgenetic alopecia, comparable to results with 5% minoxidil, but a small sample size limits definitive conclusions on their relative efficacy.
July 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study reinterprets the myth of Paris and Helen, revealing that the significant age gap and societal roles of the characters challenge both ancient and modern cultural norms about age, love, and beauty.
March 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study found that male hairlines naturally exhibit significant rightward asymmetry, suggesting that embracing this asymmetry in hair transplant procedures may result in more natural-looking outcomes.
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September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” This case report describes successful moustache restoration in an 18-year-old with a cleft lip scar using single-follicular-unit graft hair transplantation, highlighting its application in corrective cosmetic surgeries.
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September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” This case report describes a successful restoration of moustache hair in an 18-year-old patient with a cleft lip scar using single-follicular-unit graft hair transplantation in one procedure.
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December 2019 in “Archives of Craniofacial Surgery” This report describes successful scalp resurfacing using serial tissue expansion with a tissue expander in two patients with large lesions, suggesting this method can effectively treat extensive hairless scalp areas.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, 3D planned resection and reconstruction for skull defects after resection of cSCC with bony invasion led to accurate procedures, though patient-specific factors should guide treatment decisions.
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May 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” The document recommends both books for medical training in aesthetic surgery and wound healing.
July 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study found that silencing SRD5A2 and applying melatonin significantly boosted proliferation and migration of human hair follicle stem cells without causing differentiation, while increasing MT1 expression and reducing 5-alpha-reductase levels.
June 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study reports a case of a 47-year-old man who developed scalp necrosis after undergoing hair transplantation abroad, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing this rare but serious complication to improve outcomes in hair transplantation practices.
April 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This pilot study found that plasma- and sonophoresis-assisted delivery of an exosome-containing formulation improved hair and scalp metrics over 12 weeks, with short-term safety observed, but controlled trials are needed for confirmation.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This narrative review outlines the biological costs of hair extensions, such as traction leading to hair loss and scalp issues, and suggests a prevention-focused model involving risk assessment, surveillance, and tiered therapies to minimize alopecia risk and maintain scalp health.
November 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This study highlights exosome-based therapies as promising treatments for androgenetic alopecia, detailing protocol development, quality control measures, and clinical application examples, with mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes improving hair density in a case study without adverse effects.
May 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This case study observed that high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss in a female patient with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse events reported.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies” This article details initial findings from moustache restoration using the FUE hair restoration technique in 8 adult males with prolabial alopecia following repaired bilateral cleft lip.
August 2004 in “Journal of the American College of Surgeons” This study found that endothelial cells under serum deprivation significantly upregulated genes related to inflammation and coagulation, which may impact outcomes in tissue transfer procedures.
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March 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that custom alloplastic implants achieved a 95% success rate in reconstructing large cranial defects from warfare-related injuries, but frontal defects near airways and orbits showed higher infection and implant removal rates.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This report describes six patients experiencing significant relief from migraine symptoms after undergoing hair transplantation.
This chapter reviews scalp and facial reconstruction techniques and includes updated illustrations, but it reports no new experimental findings.
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May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the complex challenges of managing scalp and cranial deformities post-trauma or surgery, advocating for better multidisciplinary approaches to enhance outcomes, but reports no new results.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reported that interdisciplinary treatment, combining surgical and rehabilitation methods, led to satisfactory outcomes for patients with extensive facial skull injuries. The authors emphasized the importance of teamwork between surgeons and physiotherapists to minimize complications and enhance recovery, restoring function, aesthetics, and physical fitness.
April 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews scalp and calvarium reconstruction, highlighting regional anatomy, reconstruction techniques, and discusses the current perspectives on hair restoration surgery and allotransplantation, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that matriptase, a membrane serine protease, is crucial for maintaining multiple types of epithelial tissues in mice, with its absence leading to severe organ dysfunction and increased permeability.
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December 2006 in “Gene Expression Patterns” This study reports that the mouse Scube3 gene is expressed in various tissues during embryonic development, including the neural tube, limb buds, developing tooth, hair follicle, and skeletal regions.
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews techniques for achieving natural-appearing hair restoration results in women and reports no new research findings.
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September 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this report, a 2-year-old male with GAPO syndrome exhibited androgenetic-like alopecia with normal testosterone levels and telogen hair loss, which are novel findings for this condition.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
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August 2000 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study suggests that fibromodulin may regulate transforming growth factor-β activity during scar formation, influencing the transition from fetal scarless repair to adult scar-forming repair in rats.
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December 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study observed that the ontogenetic transition from scarless repair in early fetal rat wounds to scar-forming repair in late gestation is associated with differential TGF-β ligand and receptor expression patterns.