6 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has potential benefits in plastic surgery, especially for skin grafts, wound healing, hair loss, mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and TMJ disorders, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
3 citations,
April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man's forehead and eyebrow were successfully reconstructed with a skin and hair graft that matched his other eyebrow, without needing frequent trimming.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Nanofat grafting improves scars, rejuvenates skin, and may help hair growth safely, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
May 2017 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Certain cells around hair follicles help improve skin regeneration for potential use in skin grafts.
2 citations,
August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.
1 citations,
February 1971 in “JAMA” Triamcinolone acetonide helps scalp grafts grow hair successfully.
1 citations,
May 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The congress discussed fat grafting, stem cells, and safety in plastic and regenerative surgery, with plans for a future meeting in Chicago.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conference discussed various hair disorders and treatments, including the use of topical steroids, high doses of cetrizine, and hair grafting, as well as the psychological impact of hair loss.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adding platelet rich plasma to follicular unit extraction doesn't significantly improve hair graft survival in cicatricial alopecia treatment.
January 2022 in “Journal of Orthopedic Practice” The modified skin board with channels improves skin graft knife performance.
October 2020 in “Springer eBooks” Hair restoration has evolved to use follicular units for more natural results, moving away from older methods like large plug grafts and scalp reductions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created a skin graft that senses blood glucose and could treat diabetes using CRISPR-edited stem cells.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair transplantation and micrografting are effective for facial enhancement with nearly 100% graft survival when done carefully.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning, efficient use of every hair graft, and setting surgical priorities are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation treatment causes skin fibrosis by increasing certain fibroblast subpopulations, but using a c-Jun inhibitor or fat grafting can reduce this effect.
Children with Parry Romberg Syndrome had successful facial fat-grafting surgeries after disease stabilization with no complications.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Follicular unit transplantation, a hair restoration technique using small hair grafts, was pioneered by Bob Limmer in the late 1980s and is still widely used today with minor improvements.
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration techniques have evolved from large punch grafts to microfollicular unit transplants, with future advancements potentially including hair cloning.
June 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair transplants have improved to use smaller, more natural-looking hair grafts.
August 1999 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” In 1999, surgical hair restoration improved a lot, making hair look more natural with fewer procedures, thanks to better scalp treatments and a new method called follicular-unit hair grafting.
July 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Placing hair grafts in the scar is the best way to fix widened FUT donor scars.
47 citations,
November 2012 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Nude mice with grafted human skin developed scars similar to human hypertrophic scars.
38 citations,
March 2019 in “International Wound Journal” A new skin treatment using a patient's own cells healed chronic wounds effectively and was preferred over traditional grafts.
34 citations,
October 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Nasolabial skin-fat grafts are good for nasal reconstruction with minimal scarring and no need for bolsters, but smoking may affect graft survival.
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.
12 citations,
June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration surgery can effectively increase pubic hair density, with patient satisfaction and natural results largely depending on the chosen hair pattern and graft design.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
2 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair restoration combines drugs and follicular unit grafting for natural, long-lasting results.