87 citations,
February 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicle stem cells helped heal a severe scalp burn without needing traditional skin grafts.
84 citations,
January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin grafting can help repigment vitiligo, but it's less effective for widespread cases due to the Koebner phenomenon.
69 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Current skin repair methods for severe burns are inadequate, but stem cells and new materials show promise for better healing.
20 citations,
January 2008 in “BJU international” Split-thickness skin grafts are a good alternative for urethral reconstruction when buccal grafts can't be used.
18 citations,
March 2018 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The superficial temporal artery flap is a reliable method for reconstructing complex facial defects with minimal complications.
14 citations,
January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Using micro skin tissue columns improves skin wound healing and reduces scarring.
9 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
9 citations,
February 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.
9 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
7 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
5 citations,
November 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Beard hair extraction improves scalp hair restoration results in East Asian men with severe hair loss.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Scalp skin grafts effectively cover lower limb defects with high success and minimal complications.
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 “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The microstrip technique for hair transplantation is effective and discreet for patients needing fewer than 1500 grafts.
March 2024 in “Cosmetics” New regenerative techniques show promise for improving skin, healing wounds, and growing hair.
June 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation is important for transgender patients to enhance their masculine or feminine appearance.
October 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery, including hairline-lowering and hair transplantation, can effectively treat hair loss and improve appearance in all ethnic groups.
October 2022 in “Indian journal of anatomy and surgery of head, neck and brain” The nasolabial flap is effective for repairing the mouth in patients with oral submucous fibrosis.
August 2021 in “Chinese journal of burns” Combining FUE with rb-bFGF and minoxidil is more effective and has fewer side effects than FUE alone for treating hair loss.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
January 2017 in “International journal of transplantation & plastic surgery” Hair restoration techniques have improved over time, focusing on better results and less scarring, but skilled doctors are essential for natural-looking outcomes.
April 2019 in “kufa Journal for Nursing sciences” FUE hair transplant is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Long-hair follicular unit excision improves hairline restoration results and patient satisfaction.
15 citations,
March 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair transplantation has evolved with improved techniques and safety measures.
October 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Tissue expansion is a safe and effective method for scalp hair restoration with high success and patient satisfaction.
6 citations,
March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Transplanting chest hair into scars can effectively treat wide donor scars from hair restoration surgery.
6 citations,
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.