January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that in patients with female androgenetic alopecia, mesodermal injection of 0.5% minoxidil was more effective in increasing hair density and improving hairline height than topical 2% minoxidil, with comparable safety over 16 weeks.
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January 2000 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study introduced a new classification method for male pattern baldness in Korean men, detailing six types that could guide hair restoration surgery and further research.
July 2021 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, combining endoscopic forehead lifting with hairline lowering successfully rejuvenated the upper facial area in 194 patients by lowering hairlines by an average of 18 mm and raising eyebrows by 5 mm, without serious complications.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses patient selection and procedural design for hair transplant surgery without reporting new clinical results; it also considers how hair transplant designs can align with various hairstyles.
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.
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February 2018 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” This paper reviews the evolution and classification of forehead reduction and orbital contouring techniques in transgender females, but reports no new clinical findings.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article describes a technique for improving the aesthetic results of surgical hair restoration by recycling plug grafts into smaller grafts, which can be combined with other procedures like scalp lifting and reductions.
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December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This text provides contact information and no new research findings are reported.
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July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews 25 years of hair restoration advancements, highlighting the shift towards techniques that emphasize naturalness and undetectability, and reports no new research findings.
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February 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article argues against the widespread use of isolated frontal forelock hair transplantation for most patients, suggesting more extensive coverage is often a reasonable option.
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November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses three surgical strategies for hair restoration, emphasizing that both scalp reduction and flap rotation have unique benefits such as significant hair density, despite grafting techniques being more widely used, and reports no new clinical results.
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the surgical methods of hair restoration, highlighting the density benefits of scalp reduction and rotation, but reports no new clinical findings.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
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June 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” In this study, the authors reported that frontal rhytidectomy with a pre-hairline incision effectively reduces a long forehead in select patients, with patients feeling the benefits outweighed the visibility of the scar.
October 2025 in “The Laryngoscope” In this study, hairline lowering using the Endotine Forehead-mini showed significant, sustained improvement in facial harmony with a reduction in the upper facial third ratio; however, 26% of patients experienced complications, including transient alopecia and the need for additional surgery.
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March 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study classified hairline contours in Asian women and concluded that their refined hair transplantation techniques may help correct wide foreheads with M-shaped or rectangular hairline contours.
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November 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that chemotherapy in female breast cancer patients caused significant early hair loss, which began to recover three months after completion, whereas tamoxifen did not affect hair growth.
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January 2012 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study suggests that moderate elevated prolactin levels are unlikely to cause significant hair loss in women, but still warrant further diagnostic investigation to rule out a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, researchers observed the patterns of hair distribution and scalp anatomy in Chinese young adult males, finding significant variations in hairline shape, hair density, and follicular unit structure.
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July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study identified that trichoscopy can effectively diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by highlighting specific scalp abnormalities in postmenopausal women.
June 2023 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” This study found that 12-week oral supplementation of Ageratum conyzoides extract significantly reduced hairline recession and affected prostaglandin levels in adults with hair loss, though hair density increases were not statistically significant, and no improvements were found in other hair loss measures compared to placebo.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that hair transplantation using the FUE technique improves mid-upper facial proportions and the forehead contour in East Asian women with high and wide foreheads, yielding high patient satisfaction and favorable safety outcomes.
In this study, researchers found that the average measurements of the frontal hairline in Colombian women differ significantly from those reported in the United States and Spain, suggesting the need for using local measurements in surgical reconstruction.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” A cosmetic procedure can lower the hairline by up to 10 cm, with high satisfaction but potential for temporary sensation loss and rare risks.
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April 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study examined how different surgical techniques tailored to individual patient characteristics affected outcomes in secondary female hairline correction surgery, finding that patient-specific approaches can lead to satisfactory results.
January 1970 in “Bangladesh journal of plastic surgery” In this study, robotic follicular unit grafting for hair transplantation showed minimal complications and high patient satisfaction, though some individuals required additional surgery.
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article reviews expert opinions on combining pharmacologic treatments like minoxidil with hair transplantation, reporting improved hair density and regrowth in patients with partially functioning follicles.
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review summarizes expert opinions on the use of approved pharmacologic treatments alongside hair transplantation, highlighting their potential to enhance hair density and regrowth speed while reducing further hair loss, but reports no new clinical trial results.
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.