1 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that while overall differences are minimal, oscillatory punches are significantly more effective than rotary punches for cases requiring hair extraction through soft scalps or deeper punches, and following structured guidelines can improve outcomes.
January 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study observed no significant relationship between previous hair restoration procedures and follicular transection rates in revision FUE, but noted potential trends worth investigating in further research.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the importance of accepting both strip and FUE techniques for hair restoration, without asserting the superiority of one method over the other.
January 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary argues that hair transplant surgery can be life-saving, challenging the perception that it is purely cosmetic.
This paper reviews the process and considerations for hair transplant surgery using the FUE method, but does not present new clinical results.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that a manual micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for planning hair transplant surgery and accurately measures the short axis of the hair shaft.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This meeting summary outlines efforts by the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery to establish common practices for Follicular Unit Extraction among its members, reporting no new research findings.
July 2019 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This course overview discusses educational sessions on hair restoration surgery and FUE techniques and reports no new research findings.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the ergonomic challenges in hair restoration surgeries, particularly FUT and FUE techniques, emphasizing the need to minimize pain and fatigue for patients and surgeons, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit extraction for Asian female hairline surgery produced satisfactory aesthetic results without leaving a linear scar, contrary to some surgeons' beliefs about its limitations.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article examines the ethical concerns and marketing practices of follicular unit excision hair restoration surgery, highlighting misconceptions such as "scarless surgery," without presenting new clinical findings.
January 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, using sterile gloves during hair restoration surgery did not reduce scalp contamination compared to clean gloves due to the natural microbiome of the scalp.
153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and its accompanying FOX Test, finding that 60% of tested patients were suitable candidates for this minimally invasive hair transplantation method.
14 citations
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September 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This article reviews recent advancements in understanding hair follicle biology, with a focus on the potential for gene therapy in treating alopecia, but it reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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October 2011 in “International Surgery” This article reviews the evolution of hair restoration surgery, discusses a specific technique used at the authors' center, and suggests possible future innovations, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Three new techniques simplify and improve the preparation of tissue samples for skin cancer surgery.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health” This article discusses cosmetic surgeries offered to men in the UK and highlights potential risks but reports no new findings.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the historical development and transformations in hair transplant techniques in India, with no new clinical findings reported.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study examined how different surgical techniques tailored to individual patient characteristics affected outcomes in secondary female hairline correction surgery, finding that patient-specific approaches can lead to satisfactory results.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews advances in hair restoration techniques, highlighting the rise of follicular unit excision (FUE) as the dominant method over strip harvesting but also noting concerns about untrained practitioners and resulting complications.
August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study investigated variation in depth control during follicular unit extraction and introduced a new depth classification, highlighting depth variability within different zones of the scalp's safe donor area.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” This article discusses topics presented at the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 41st Annual Meeting and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” In this study, the authors describe a new technique using the Ventralex hernia patch for simultaneous umbilical hernia repair during abdominoplasty, observing its application in 11 female patients.
August 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review covers current hair restoration techniques, medical treatments for hair loss, and emerging trends like hair cloning, but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this study, postoperative pain was reported to be significantly less severe in patients who underwent follicular unit extraction compared to those who had follicular unit transplantation.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article notes the importance of graft quality in hair restoration surgery, particularly in Follicular Unit Excision, but offers no new research findings.
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.
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.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that nonshaven follicular unit extraction is an effective method for pubic hair restoration in women with pubic atrichosis or hypotrichosis, based on high satisfaction scores from both patients and the surgeon.
This chapter discusses the benefits and limitations of FUE and FUT hair restoration techniques, the author's personal preferences in performing transplants, and potential breakthroughs in hair loss treatment, as compiled from recent literature.