July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” This study reports that a prototype device may accurately measure changes in hair quantity, diameter, and density in patients with balding by assessing the cross-sectional area of hair bundles.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
February 2025 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This review addresses the complex process of reconstructing gunshot-induced facial injuries, highlighting advancements in composite tissue transplants and allografts that enhance plastic surgeons' ability to achieve optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes despite significant challenges.
April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the use of lasers in plastic surgery for various conditions and reports no new clinical results; the authors note effective treatment options for patients across different ethnic backgrounds.
July 1994 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In 1994, medical events like the "Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Nasal Surgery Symposium" were held, where surgeries were observed, and new officers were appointed for the Israeli Society for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in 1993.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
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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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that mini-micrografting and plug methods achieve comparable hair density, but mini-micrografting requires fewer sessions due to its dense graft packing.
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses advancements in hair restoration techniques over 25 years, emphasizing a shift towards natural, undetectable results with the use of small grafts and reevaluated design philosophies, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review covers complications of neck lift surgery, their causes, ways to reduce them, and management strategies, without offering new clinical findings.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the development and refinement of the hair-micrografting technique in cosmetic surgery and reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses recent advances in using stem cells for skin repair and regeneration after severe burn injuries, but it reports no new clinical results.
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the development of follicular unit transplantation for hair replacement, highlighting its ability to provide natural-looking results with minimal recovery time, but results depend heavily on the skill and planning of the practitioner.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Technique effectively treats deformities, achieves re-pigmentation, and releases scar contractures.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” A cosmetic procedure can lower the hairline by up to 10 cm, with high satisfaction but potential for temporary sensation loss and rare risks.
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article details techniques for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction surgery with hair follicular unit transplantation but reports no new clinical results; the author describes the advantages over other methods.
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July 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, topical EGCG significantly reduced testosterone-induced hair loss and follicular apoptosis in mice, without altering testosterone or dihydrotestosterone concentrations.
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May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses tissue-expansion augmented scalp reduction as a surgical option for cicatricial alopecia patients who are otherwise not candidates for traditional hair replacement techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This review outlines various brow-lifting techniques, focusing on the endoscopic brow-lift for its minimal scarring and higher patient acceptance, and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses advancements in surgical hair restoration techniques, highlighting that modern follicular unit hair transplanting now achieves much more natural and undetectable results than previous methods, but reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” This study found that combining TIMP-1 with graphene oxide promoted skin tissue regeneration in rats and provided sustained release of TIMP-1 over 40 days.
9 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews common dermatologic procedures, focusing on skin biopsy techniques, with no new clinical results reported.
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January 1974 in “Leprosy Review” This article discusses the various techniques for eyebrow replacement and concludes that punch grafting is specifically recommended for restoring hair to the medial end after vascular island transfer.
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February 2011 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study describes a novel intraoral approach for lower eyelid fat transposition and midface lift, reporting improved outcomes and visualization without complications such as lower eyelid malposition or asymmetry in six patients.
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November 2002 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study observed that micrografts stored at -20°C maintained their morphological structure better than those stored at 4°C, potentially allowing for more efficient hair transplantation procedures.