10 citations,
May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction (FUE) causes less postoperative pain than follicular unit transplantation (FUT), but pain from both methods decreases significantly within two days.
January 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” FUE is recommended as the initial choice for hair transplant on skin grafts.
8 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More people are searching for hair transplants online, preferring Follicular Unit Excision over Follicular Unit Transplant. There's also a rise in female patients and interest in beard, eyebrow transplants, and non-surgical treatments like platelet rich plasma.
September 2021 in “PubMed” Hair transplantation is effective for treating scar-related hair loss on the head and neck.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Secondary hairline correction surgery can be effective and satisfying when customized to the patient's needs.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation effectively corrects hairline issues after midface-lifting surgery with high patient and physician satisfaction.
January 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Clean and sterile gloves showed no difference in scalp contamination during hair transplant surgery.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective hair transplant method for advanced baldness with high patient satisfaction, but some experienced decreased density over time.
12 citations,
February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over 12 years, with follicular unit grafting providing more natural results and potential future advances in automation and genetics.
4 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new A-design punch for hair restoration surgery may lead to smaller scars compared to other types.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tumescent fluid increases scalp hair angles, which may improve hair transplant results and reduce surgeon fatigue.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Hair transplant surgery can successfully treat hair loss at the back of the neck.
6 citations,
March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
1 citations,
February 2018 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” The KD spreader makes hair transplants safer and easier, especially for beginners, by reducing damage to hair follicles.
July 2021 in “Journal Für Ästhetische Chirurgie” Effective hair loss treatments require medical diagnosis and realistic expectations, with hair transplants offering improved, natural-looking results.
3 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a hair classification system to help improve hair restoration surgery outcomes.
4 citations,
May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using implanters in hair transplants can improve outcomes and cause less damage to hair follicles.
December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” IFHUT shows better hair growth than FUE, but needs improvements in positioning, speed, and accuracy.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Only about 14% of hair follicles can be safely removed in hair transplants without affecting the surrounding area.
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.
January 2017 in “SM dermatology journal” Eyebrow hair transplants have high patient satisfaction and require surgeons to have artistic and technical skills.
January 2016 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Steroid use can cause a rare eye condition called central serous retinopathy, which can lead to permanent vision damage.
A robotic device could improve surgical hair restoration, but it needs more testing to confirm its effectiveness compared to current methods.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
31 citations,
November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.
November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document summarizes the latest trends and advancements in cosmetic dermatology.
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” OMICS International aimed to make scientific research freely accessible to everyone.
45 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.