27 citations,
January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System for hair transplants results in low damage to follicles and could make the procedure suitable for more patients.
2 citations,
August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
1 citations,
June 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Recycling hair from past transplants can improve hair density and patient satisfaction.
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.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Person-to-person hair transplants can work for patients on lifelong immunosuppression, with high hair growth success.
September 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Hair and beard transplants using the follicular unit extraction technique are effective, affordable, and minimally invasive treatments for scarring hair loss, with high success and satisfaction rates.
Most men seeking hair transplants have Male Pattern Baldness, influenced by genetics, age, and testosterone, while women's hair loss can be affected by thyroid function, iron, testosterone, prolactin, ferritin levels, and certain conditions. Follicular Unit Extraction is a popular hair transplant technique.
14 citations,
March 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Hair follicle damage happens during hair transplants and can impact success; better surgical methods are needed.
13 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using normal saline in vertical extraction for hair transplants reduces donor area injury more than acute extraction.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The book helps surgeons improve hair transplants for Asian patients.
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.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using body hair with scalp hair for hair transplants improves density and coverage in severe hair loss cases.
2 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery” Good-looking donor sites for hair transplants usually have higher hair density and thicker hair.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Inflammatory complications are rare after hair transplants but can happen months later, and checking for skin conditions before surgery is important.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Beard hair is the best for body hair transplants, but the procedure is complex and requires experienced professionals.
July 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Using Platelet Rich Plasma with hair transplants is effective for treating hair loss due to burns.
March 2021 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” Beard hair can be used for hair transplants in severe alopecia cases, with minimal complications and good results.
June 2020 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” Adding Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to hair transplants can speed up recovery and increase hair density, but it doesn't help with androgenic alopecia.
9 citations,
January 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” In 2005, hair transplants looked natural and worked best with realistic goals, medication to preserve hair, and depended on the amount of donor hair.
6 citations,
March 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Both pretrimmed and direct nonshaven methods are effective for hair transplants; pretrimmed takes longer but yields denser, longer hair.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long hair follicular unit excision is effective for hair transplants, providing quick, natural-looking results with less pain but needs more time, staff, and skill.
1 citations,
June 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair is a safe and effective option for hair transplants when scalp hair is limited.
October 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Timely treatment and prevention are crucial to avoid serious complications in hair transplants.
January 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Adding Triamcinolone to the anesthetic can reduce swelling after hair transplants, and using Platelet-Rich Plasma can improve hair thickness and patient satisfaction. The SRD5A2 gene also plays a key role in the success of hair transplants.
January 2019 in “Clinical pediatric dermatology” Scalp micropigmentation is a non-surgical alternative to hair transplants that mimics hair follicles and requires no downtime.
19 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Partial hair follicle extraction can effectively double the number of hair follicles for transplants, with most surviving and growing normally after a year.
13 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
5 citations,
February 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp during hair transplants, keeping them alive for 6 days for research and cosmetic uses.
March 2024 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Finasteride and minoxidil are approved treatments for hair loss, and hair transplants can be effective but require careful patient selection.
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.