65 citations,
August 2013 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new matrix improves skin regeneration and graft performance.
55 citations,
October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.
41 citations,
January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
41 citations,
June 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Engineered skin substitutes can grow hair but have limitations like missing sebaceous glands and hair not breaking through the skin naturally.
40 citations,
January 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Fetal cells could improve skin repair with minimal scarring and are a potential ready-to-use solution for tissue engineering.
20 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplant for eyebrow alopecia areata provided significant relief and improved treatment response.
12 citations,
June 2012 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Regulating keratinocyte growth in engineered skin can improve wound healing.
9 citations,
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” A single session hair transplant can create a natural hairline using a detailed technique with specific zones and careful planning.
7 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplants can temporarily help with eyebrow hair loss.
3 citations,
December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation successfully restored a woman's pubic hair with natural-looking results and few complications.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Applied Science and Convergence Technology” 3D bioprinting is useful for making tissues, testing drugs, and delivering drugs, but needs better materials, resolution, and scalability.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery in India has progressed from plugs and flaps to advanced techniques using micrografts and follicular unit extraction.
1 citations,
January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
Melanocyte transplantation can safely restore skin color, especially in stable vitiligo, but must be chosen carefully based on the disease phase.
Plucked hair follicles grow faster than conventional ones, making them a potentially better option for hair transplants.
August 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The KNU implanter for hair transplants showed a high survival rate of 90%+ for transplanted hairs after 6 months, with benefits like natural hair direction and fewer scars.
32 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Mini-micrografting in hair transplants can give similar density to older methods with fewer sessions.
5 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts is effective and safe for facial and scalp reconstruction with natural-looking results.
2 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that careful planning and technique in hair transplant surgery are crucial for successful graft harvesting and minimizing scars, with proper aftercare to avoid complications.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair transplantation is beneficial if the right patients are chosen and the procedure is done carefully.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Hair loss may indicate higher risk of heart disease.
139 citations,
February 2010 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.
68 citations,
March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
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.
41 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” FUE provides minimal scarring and quick recovery in hair transplantation, and surgeons not using it may lag in technology.
31 citations,
September 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cooling hair micrografts during transplantation does not improve their survival or growth.
26 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Technique effectively treats deformities, achieves re-pigmentation, and releases scar contractures.
25 citations,
September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
25 citations,
February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
23 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery techniques have evolved, with focus on patient selection and realistic goals, and future advancements may include cloning and gene therapy.