December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new hair transplant technique is fast, effective, and satisfying for patients with different hair types.
November 2023 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” A single robotic system can accurately harvest and implant hair grafts, showing promise for real-world use.
June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The PRECISE scale helps estimate how many grafts are needed for hair transplant based on the severity of hair loss.
January 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The COVID-19 pandemic caused most hair transplant surgeons in India to stop working, and many planned to change their safety measures afterwards.
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.
27 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
24 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
14 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP therapy safely improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
12 citations,
September 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Adding de-epithelialization to the follicular isolation technique improves hair transplant results for eyebrows and eyelashes.
11 citations,
July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Postoperative folliculitis after hair transplants is a minor issue that doesn't relate to patient details or how much hair is transplanted.
8 citations,
March 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The new FUE device improves hair transplant safety and efficiency.
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.
5 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Feily's method, which delays grafting for 24 hours to improve blood flow, successfully prevented scalp necrosis in three hair transplant patients.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A man developed a rare skin condition after a hair transplant surgery.
4 citations,
November 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplants are effective for some women and many male-to-female transgender patients if done carefully by an experienced team.
3 citations,
April 1981 in “PubMed” Hair implants can cause infections, allergic reactions, itching, and scarring.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.
1 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” Hair transplant surgery by Follicular Unit Extraction is mostly safe and gives good results with few complications.
1 citations,
March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” A new method using gentian violet dye makes it easier to see and work with white hair in hair transplant surgeries.
1 citations,
January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System may reduce hair transplant transection rates but has been critiqued for not being as minimally invasive as claimed.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Wounding may stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of related treatments.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies” The FUE technique can effectively restore moustaches in patients with cleft lips and alopecia, with few complications.
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Facial hair transplants are generally successful, with hair growth beginning around 3 months post-surgery.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cell culture medium "RPMI" might slightly improve hair graft survival, but not by a significant amount.
January 1996 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Dr. Walter P. Unger believes lasers could eventually be important in hair transplantation for achieving natural-looking results, despite current limitations.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética/Medicina estética” PRP may help improve hair transplant results.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética/Medicina estética” PRP may help improve hair transplant results.
115 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.