21 citations,
October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation surgery has improved, giving more natural results, and success depends on a skilled team and proper technique.
27 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
5 citations,
September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
A robotic device could improve surgical hair restoration, but it needs more testing to confirm its effectiveness compared to current methods.
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.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The study found that hair transplant complications are rare, with swelling being the most common issue.
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Trichoscopy helps hair transplant surgeons diagnose hair loss types and assess donor hair quality.
June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The PRECISE scale helps estimate how many grafts are needed for hair transplant based on the severity of hair loss.
November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The vertical method is better for assessing scalp mobility, providing more hair for transplant.
13 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The conclusion is that a safe donor area for hair transplants varies and should be chosen based on individual factors like race, future hair loss, family history, and specific thinning patterns.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Hair transplant surgery can successfully treat hair loss at the back of the neck.
7 citations,
June 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair transplantation is a viable treatment for some types of female hair loss, with careful donor assessment and attention to psychological factors.
17 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” The article discusses debates on hair transplant techniques, safe donor areas, PRP use, and practitioner qualifications in hair restoration.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur in the area where hair was taken for a transplant.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” More grafts and longer surgeries increase the risk of hair loss in the donor area after FUE hair transplants.
June 2024 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” A new method helps ensure long-lasting hair transplant results by accurately calculating the donor area.
15 citations,
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
2 citations,
September 2007 Surgical hair restoration involves moving hair from a non-balding area to a balding area, with the transplanted hair not subject to male pattern baldness. Medications can slow hair loss and regrow some hair, but successful treatment needs careful planning, skill, and ethical responsibility due to progressive hair loss and limited donor hair.
January 1994 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp-reduction surgery can improve the area for hair transplants.
19 citations,
August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair grafting is a key method for improving scars, especially in areas with hair, by transplanting hair to hide the scar while maintaining its original characteristics.
9 citations,
December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Layered suture closure for hair transplant donor sites results in smaller scars and easier future harvesting but takes more time and may temporarily increase hair shedding.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp laxity, elasticity, and glidability are important in hair transplants and can predict scar width at the donor site.
1 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Injecting triamcinolone acetonide near surgical cuts doesn't greatly affect wound healing but may help in areas with less tension.
5 citations,
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The concentric mini-micrografting method is effective for extensive baldness, creating a natural look and efficiently using donor hair.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Researchers concluded that safe hair follicle extraction limits in FUE vary by individual characteristics and proposed a method to calculate these limits to maintain appearance.