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.
52 citations,
February 2012 in “Plastic Surgery International” Skin grafting is a key procedure for repairing skin defects, with the success depending on the right graft choice, donor site management, and aftercare.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is a hair transplant method that can leave small scars and uses various tools for harvesting hair from different body parts.
15 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that while "hair follicle cloning" shows promise for unlimited donor hair, it faces challenges with consistency and safety in humans.
7 citations,
April 2015 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.
4 citations,
November 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplants are effective for some women and many male-to-female transgender patients if done carefully by an experienced team.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
The document provides a step-by-step training guide for beginner surgeons and assistants to learn hair restoration surgery, emphasizing careful practice to avoid irreversible loss of hair follicles.
January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for hair transplants has limitations and may not be suitable for most patients.
3 citations,
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
October 2010 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In 2010, Marco Toscani's team introduced a new scalpel for hair transplants that cuts parallel to hair follicles, reducing hair loss and improving on previous methods.
20 citations,
May 2011 in “Burns” PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.
16 citations,
August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A 17-year-old boy with Temporal Triangular Alopecia successfully grew new hair after a hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation.
12 citations,
May 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, safe hair transplant method that avoids scars and has a quick recovery, but requires precise surgical skill.
7 citations,
March 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” In 2002, hair restoration improved by using a different area for grafts and absorbable sutures, leading to less discomfort and better results.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A man with baldness had successful hair growth after transplanting body hair to his head.
5 citations,
March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Body-hair transplant successfully improved scarred areas and frontal hair density without visible chest scarring.
5 citations,
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
2 citations,
November 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant surgery may cause alopecia areata, a new possible complication.
2 citations,
April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Dr. Vogel improved hair restoration by reducing and recycling hair plugs, achieving a more natural look and a 50-80% survival rate for replanted follicles. He emphasized understanding natural hair loss patterns, educating patients about alopecia, and refusing to operate on those who don't understand these aesthetics.
November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The vertical method is better for assessing scalp mobility, providing more hair for transplant.
May 1994 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Choose the right patients and plan carefully for successful hair replacement surgery.
7 citations,
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Early attempts at using cloned cells for hair transplants failed, but 3D cell growth showed some promise.
26 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
9 citations,
March 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article explains how to rebuild parts of the head and face and how to transplant hair to cover scars, highlighting the need for careful planning and choosing the right method for each patient.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
2 citations,
June 2019 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” The pedicled temporoparietal fascial flap is a reliable and versatile option for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck area.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The microstrip technique for hair transplantation is effective and discreet for patients needing fewer than 1500 grafts.
The robotic system for hair restoration surgery works well, giving similar results to manual techniques after 9 months.