October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant techniques have improved and become less invasive over time, but there are concerns about unregulated centers. The market is growing, with potential for more growth in India due to increasing hair loss cases. New technologies like robotic transplants are promising for the future. Surgeons are encouraged to prioritize patient safety and understand the science behind their techniques.
Transplanting beard hair into a scalp wound after hair transplant surgery improves scar appearance and hair keeps its normal traits.
10 citations,
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.
2 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Treat the front and middle scalp before the vertex in hair transplants, aim for good density, use non-surgical options for young people, and customize treatment for natural results.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that FUE hair restoration is often misleadingly advertised and raises ethical concerns regarding patient evaluation and business practices.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair follicle stem cells could be used to treat the skin condition vitiligo.
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.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A man with baldness had successful hair growth after transplanting body hair to his head.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Cosmetics” Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
30 citations,
July 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” SVF-enhanced adipose transplantation shows potential as a hair loss treatment.
15 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” The best method for transplanting skin cells to regenerate hair follicles is the Hemi-vascularized sandwich method, as it produces more mature follicles and promotes hair growth.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
13 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Inflammation around hair follicles may worsen hair loss; evaluating and treating it can improve transplant results.
December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a detailed and useful guide for doctors learning about hair transplantation.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
11 citations,
June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The best hair transplant method depends on the desired look; faster techniques may not give better results or save money.
24 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.
9 citations,
July 2013 in “Clinical Neuroradiology” A man developed a rare blood vessel connection on his scalp after hair transplants, which was successfully treated with surgery.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Patients felt happier with their looks and younger after hair transplant surgery, but their well-being and social life didn't change much.
5 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplantation effectively lowers high foreheads in Asian women, with high satisfaction and no major complications.
2 citations,
January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Poliglecaprone 25 is better than steel staples for hair transplant surgery, causing less discomfort and finer scars.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
129 citations,
October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
2 citations,
September 2007 Surgical hair restoration involves moving hair from a non-balding area to a balding area, with the transplanted hair not subject to male pattern baldness. Medications can slow hair loss and regrow some hair, but successful treatment needs careful planning, skill, and ethical responsibility due to progressive hair loss and limited donor hair.
November 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
6 citations,
July 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Feily's method prevents scalp necrosis in dense hair transplants by allowing time for blood flow to return before grafting.
5 citations,
April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration provide high patient satisfaction and can cover large areas of hair loss, including sideburns, eyebrows, and beards.