5 citations,
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
4 citations,
November 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair from the head was successfully used to restore pubic hair, with additional procedures suggested for more natural 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.
31 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery effectively treats hair loss with natural-looking results, using techniques like stem cells and platelet-rich plasma.
22 citations,
April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
8 citations,
March 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The new FUE device improves hair transplant safety and efficiency.
2 citations,
January 2016 Hair restoration surgery can lead to issues like scarring, hair loss, and anxiety, but careful management before and after the procedure can minimize these complications.
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,
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.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Beard hair is the best for body hair transplants, but the procedure is hard and should be done by experts.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” The technique improves hair transplant density and is safe and effective.
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.
31 citations,
October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants look natural, but the best method is debated, and PRP shows promise for hair regrowth.
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.
12 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, safe hair transplant method that avoids scars and has a quick recovery, but requires precise surgical skill.
11 citations,
January 2007 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant is a safe and effective way to fix aesthetic issues after a facelift, with most patients happy with the results.
10 citations,
March 2015 in “PubMed” Scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo technique, is a promising non-surgical treatment for hair and scalp deformities, despite potential complications.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” The FUE-LE technique combines two hair transplant methods to harvest more hair with minimal visible scarring, especially for patients with advanced hair loss.
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.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Both hair transplant methods, FUE and FUT, show similar stress responses and growth abilities in hair cells.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Heavy smoking and other factors may lead to reduced blood flow and tissue death after hair transplant surgery.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes that following a specific 15-step process can improve the success of hair transplant extractions.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” The T-Fast multi-implanter makes hair transplant surgeries quicker and cheaper.
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Facial hair transplants are generally successful, with hair growth beginning around 3 months post-surgery.
January 2014 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Hair transplantation is safe and effective for permanent hair loss due to scarring, with high patient satisfaction.
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.
October 2007 in “Springer eBooks” Hair restoration is key for facial rejuvenation and its success relies not only on the surgeon but also on a skilled team, especially in graft preparation and placement.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The book "Hair Restoration: Micrografts and Flaps" is a useful guide for beginners in hair transplantation, covering techniques, postoperative care, and various types of alopecia.