4 citations
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May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the historical development and recent rejuvenation of implanter pens in hair restoration surgery and does not present new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” The document discusses how to use implanters in hair restoration.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This clinical trial found that using a 45-degree angled implanter with the bevel facing the skin in FUE hair transplantation significantly reduced insertion resistance, graft popping, and bleeding, while improving efficiency and graft alignment compared to conventional methods.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study found that infiltrating dilute adrenaline into the recipient area during implanter-based FUE hair transplantation significantly reduced intraoperative bleeding, improving graft precision and visualization, without major safety concerns among the 50 patients observed.
319 citations
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November 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study suggests that hair follicle stem cells from transgenic mice can improve nerve regeneration and function, highlighting their potential as an autologous source for regenerative medicine.
August 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that implanting HAP stem cells in a mouse model accelerated wound closure and reduced scar formation, suggesting potential for scar-free wound healing.
This case report and literature review concluded that using the follicular unit extraction technique for hair transplants in androgenetic alopecia patients yields satisfactory aesthetic results and high patient satisfaction over 12 months.
9 citations
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this pilot study, the Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel facilitated graft placement in hair transplantation by reducing bleeding and operative time compared to the traditional manual method.
July 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study explains surgical techniques for hair transplantation using the sharp implanter method, emphasizing 11 key principles that optimize efficiency and precision, and reports high graft survival and natural hair density when these principles are followed.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes a new T-Fast multi-implanter that potentially reduces operating costs and surgical time by implanting two follicular unit excision grafts simultaneously, which may encourage clinics to adopt this technique.
June 2020 in “Applied sciences” This study introduced a semi-automatic hair follicle implanter that can reduce surgery time and fatigue for both patients and surgeons, with effectiveness demonstrated in animal and clinical trials.
This study developed and tested continuous implanters for dermal papilla cell aggregates, finding that the bar-cartridge type implanter is the most effective design for continuous cell implantation in androgenetic alopecia research.
August 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using the KNU implanter for follicular unit transplantation resulted in a high survival rate of 92% at 6 months, regardless of whether one-hair or two-hair units were used.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This report describes a case of inflammation and infection with specific pathogens in synthetic hair implants done by a non-medical professional, highlighting risks associated with the procedure.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Revista Colombiana de Endocrinología Diabetes & Metabolismo” This review concluded that for women, the benefits of testosterone implants are outweighed by risks, with possible higher rates of irreversible adverse effects than previously reported.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This literature review of hormonal implants in Brazil highlights their expanding usage beyond contraceptive and hormone replacement purposes, noting aesthetic desires like muscle mass gain. However, significant side effects such as cardiovascular events and psychological complications are frequently reported, potentially outweighing the benefits.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts achieved high patient satisfaction and a graft survival rate of about 90% for different types of hair loss.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study evaluated the learning curve for using the Hair Implanter Pen, finding it to be operator dependent.
51 citations
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January 2004 in “Domestic animal endocrinology” This study concluded that an endogenous circannual rhythm of prolactin secretion in mouflon influences their seasonal hair growth and moulting cycle, which varies under different photoperiodic and melatonin treatments.
21 citations
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December 2012 in “Maturitas” This study observed significant inter- and intra-individual variability in serum testosterone levels among women treated with subcutaneous testosterone implants, suggesting that therapy should be guided by clinical response rather than single serum measurements.
14 citations
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April 2005 in “African Journal of Reproductive Health” This article reviews non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants as long-acting contraceptives for women, discussing their effectiveness, associated side effects, and implementation challenges without reporting new clinical results.
10 citations
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April 1995 in “Animal Science/Animal science” This study found that melatonin implants advanced the timing of the spring moult and increased hair follicle activity in adult cashmere goats, but had no significant effects on juvenile goats.
4 citations
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June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” This paper discusses therapies for damaged scalps from hair and fiber implants and reports no new clinical findings, calling attention to treatment complexities.
This case report highlights a potential link between silicone breast implants and autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants, suggesting explantation may help improve symptoms.
December 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This study reviews advancements in 3D bioprinting for dermatology, highlighting the creation of next-generation dermal fillers that are more compatible and longer-lasting than traditional ones by using living cells and safe biomaterials, with potential applications in anti-aging and tissue regeneration.
March 2002 in “Reactions Weekly” Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” There is no abstract available for this article on the effects of percutaneous oestradiol implants on the skeletons of postmenopausal women, and thus no new findings are reported.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” The new system makes hair transplants faster and more precise.
2 citations
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May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the limitations in the design or mechanism of hair implanter pens and reports no new findings.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the development of biocompatible artificial hair for treating hair loss and reports encouraging results from clinical trials, but it provides no new clinical findings.