January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.
12 citations,
January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
8 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” Washing baby socks without flipping them inside out may increase the risk of Hair Tourniquet Syndrome.
2 citations,
October 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
Various substances, quitting smoking, and certain topical applications can enhance the survival of skin flaps used in surgery. Oxygen-free radicals play a role in tissue injury, but certain treatments can have beneficial effects.
January 1995 in “Surgical technology international” Using consecutive transposition flaps can manage gaps in hair growth after multiple hair loss surgeries.
7 citations,
December 2012 in “PubMed” Azelaic acid and finasteride can help preserve skin flaps after surgery by increasing BCL-2 protein and decreasing bax protein.
May 2007 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The Frechet flap technique effectively hides scalp surgery scars with good results and minimal issues.
12 citations,
August 2015 in “Plastic Surgery” Botulinum toxin may help reduce skin flap damage caused by cigarette smoke.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery in India has progressed from plugs and flaps to advanced techniques using micrografts and follicular unit extraction.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The book "Hair Restoration: Micrografts and Flaps" is a useful guide for beginners in hair transplantation, covering techniques, postoperative care, and various types of alopecia.
February 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" is a clear, practical guide for hair restoration procedures, covering topics like flaps, grafts, and planning, and is known for its helpful photos.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
4 citations,
January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Improve skin paddle appearance after head and neck reconstruction using tissue expansion, rearrangement, and flaps.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Buffalo flies and Stephanofilaria nematodes cause severe skin lesions in beef cattle, and treatment should target both.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
Scalp flaps in hair restoration surgery provide immediate results, prevent temporal hair loss, offer great density, and allow for large hair re-allocation, making them a popular choice, especially in Asian countries.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair loss from trauma can be managed using scalp expansion, flaps, and hair transplants to improve appearance and well-being.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” Manage hair loss from trauma with scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and hair transplantation.
2 citations,
November 2019 in “BMC urology” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is ideal for surgical flaps.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is best for vascular pedicle flaps.
May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage have more long-term complications than composite flaps.
3 citations,
October 2011 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Scientific reports” Whale genes show changes that help them live in water, like less hair and better flippers.
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,
January 2019 in “Advances in Medical Sciences” The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.
April 2012 in “Lab Animal” Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
55 citations,
October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.