13 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injection of normal saline before follicular unit extraction significantly reduced wound size and skin mass removed compared to acute extraction, suggesting it minimizes skin injury in this procedure.
July 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this case study, a comprehensive reconstruction approach using autologous fat grafting, follicular unit excision hair transplantation, and scalp micropigmentation led to significant aesthetic and psychosocial improvements in a male patient with severe facial and scalp burn injuries.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, researchers describe a novel FUE device designed to enhance follicular unit excision surgery by minimizing follicular injury and improving ergonomics with features such as Bluetooth functionality, fingertip touch sensors, and automated operation.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed a humanized scalp model in mice which demonstrated that transplanted cultured human hair follicle dermal cells contributed to the restoration of damaged hair follicles.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses the benefits of head support during follicular unit extraction in a seated position and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest an ergonomic support system to improve graft quality.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review highlights the advantages of a new "Multi-Wave Punch" for follicular unit extraction in hair transplantation, noting its design reduces follicular damage and improves graft quality by effectively separating hair follicles from surrounding tissue.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the widespread appeal and misconceptions associated with follicular unit excision in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the technique's challenges and necessity for skilled execution.
17 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This review explores factors affecting graft growth and survival in hair restoration, emphasizing the importance of fundamental care practices while considering advanced storage solutions and additives, but reports no new findings.
In this study, Biofield Energy Healing significantly increased the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro, suggesting potential as a hair growth promoter.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study identified specific trichoscopic signs of secondary post-traumatic cicatricial alopecia in patients with mine-explosive injuries and burns and evaluated the effectiveness of hair transplantation procedures combined with PRP therapy, finding an average hair survival rate of 84.1% one year post-surgery.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that trichoscopic examination revealed specific signs of secondary post-traumatic cicatricial alopecia in patients with mine-explosive injuries and burns, and reported an 84.1% hair survival rate following transplantation and PRP therapy, with marked improvements in scalp condition after 12 months.
33 citations
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September 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews trichoscopic signs of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, including exclamation marks, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this prospective study, researchers identified advanced age, androgenetic alopecia, high levels of lactate dehydrogenase and dihydrotestosterone, and low levels of adenosine triphosphate as independent risk factors for posttransplant telogen effluvium, offering insights for optimizing surgical strategies to reduce PTE risk.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This narrative review outlines the biological costs of hair extensions, such as traction leading to hair loss and scalp issues, and suggests a prevention-focused model involving risk assessment, surveillance, and tiered therapies to minimize alopecia risk and maintain scalp health.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews techniques for restoring appearance following scalp injuries and highlights the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, but it provides no new clinical results.
January 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses the book "Hair Transplantation: The Art of Follicular Unit Micrografting and Minigrafting" by Drs. Barrera and Uebel, which comprehensively covers techniques and advances in modern hair restoration.
January 2016 in “Minerva Access (University of Melbourne)” This dissertation found that hair follicle transplantation promoted wound healing in mice by enhancing wound re-epithelialization and increasing nerve density in the granulation tissue.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” In this case study, a 35-year-old male with severe burn-related scalp injuries underwent successful reconstruction through tissue expansion, skin grafts, and multiple hair transplant sessions, resulting in satisfactory aesthetic and functional recovery.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this study, various types of minor hair follicle damage were observed during follicular unit extraction, with paring and hair bulb injury being more apparent under microscopic examination.
77 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews how new observations have revolutionized surgical hair restoration and highlights the logical applications and prior illogical judgments that delayed this advancement, without reporting new results.
January 2014 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, hair transplantation was found to be a feasible option for patients with cicatricial alopecia, achieving excellent cosmetic results and high patient satisfaction.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews special techniques for reconstructing the appearance of patients with scalp injuries, highlighting the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair can regrow in adult mice's skin after injury, and this process can be boosted by increasing Wnt7a, a protein. This could potentially help treat baldness and change our understanding of hair growth.
May 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair can regrow in adult mice's skin after injury, and this regrowth doesn't come from existing hair cells but from skin cells in the wound, with Wnt7a protein helping this process. This could help treat baldness and scarring.
August 2018 in “Analysis of the application of various variants of bone plasty in victims with intraarticular fractures (Transplantology)” In this study, follicular microautotransplantation was found to be an effective outpatient surgical treatment for scarring alopecia, with transplanted follicles showing an average engraftment rate of 93.8% and providing a good cosmetic outcome that improves patients' quality of life.
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.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study provides a framework for understanding different types of alopecias based on immune privilege collapse at specific follicular sites, revealing distinct patterns in immune effector programs and stromal influences depending on the alopecia type.
This study describes a system called FOLLYSIS©, which uses mathematics and image analysis to optimize Follicular Unit Extraction hair transplants, showing high accuracy in measuring donor area density and reducing donor site injury.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report highlights keloid formation as a rare complication at the donor site after follicular unit extraction hair transplantation, suggesting practitioners should be aware of procedure-associated risks.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the establishment and global adoption of standardized terminology for follicular unit excision (FUE) by the ISHRS, which aids effective communication among hair restoration practitioners.