33 citations
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January 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article describes incisional slit grafting as an improved hair transplantation method, using smaller grafts and conserving vascular supply to enhance graft yield and achieve a more natural hairline, but reports no new research results.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article talks about the concept of extraction and reports no new research findings.
26 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery” This study found that the endolaser technique using a small incision is as effective as standard forehead lifts for reducing glabellar frown lines and forehead creases with a shorter recovery time.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers developed a new variant of the Mercedes flap with releasing incisions for reconstructing medium-sized scalp defects, demonstrating complete defect closure without complications in three patients following a single operation with excellent aesthetic outcomes.
7 citations
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February 2012 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the mini-lift as a cosmetic procedure for minor cheek and neck laxity, emphasizing its benefits like quicker recovery and minimal incisions, but provides no new clinical data.
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March 2013 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” The authors report a case where a minor surgical procedure induced eyelash regrowth in a man with alopecia universalis, though the underlying mechanism remains unclear.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study suggests that peri-incisional triamcinolone acetonide may subtly benefit wound edge apposition in low-tension scalp regions during hair restoration surgery, but shows no statistically significant overall effect.
1 citations
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April 1995 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study describes the Mercedes incision technique, which may improve hair transplant results by reducing graft compression and row cropping, leading to a more natural appearance.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” This retrospective study in Duhok, Iraq, found that a minimal incision temporal brow lift achieved higher satisfaction rates in women and patients under local anesthesia, though complications like chronic postoperative pain occurred. Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy of this brow elevation method.
July 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this guide, the authors describe a scalp incision technique that minimizes damage to hair follicles and results in barely noticeable scars in hair-bearing areas.
This study found that stem cells from semi-solid bone marrow improved healing in diabetic incision wounds by enhancing epidermal thickness and blood vessel growth.
December 2024 in “Journal of The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan” This study found that injecting autologous PRP significantly reduced the healing time of superficial wound dehiscence after Pfannenstiel incision surgery to an average of 15.80 days, compared to 20.30 days for conventional wound care alone.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study describes a method to safely guard needles used in comedone extraction and scalp procedures during hair transplantation, aiming to prevent deep injuries and reduce patient fear.
November 2023 in “Neurosurgical Review” This study examined frontotemporal craniotomy in bald male patients, finding that incisions along the superior temporal line, though not concealed in the hairline, resulted in excellent cosmetic outcomes, safety, and patient satisfaction without complaints of visible scars or complications.
The researchers developed a new follicular unit extraction system with adjustable needle lengths and precise rotation speed, which they report as being superior to existing systems for non-incisional hair transplants.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter reviews the critical importance of the follicle placement process in hair transplantation but presents no new clinical findings.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that low-level laser therapy at 8 J/cm2 improved cosmetic surgical scar healing in canines after thoraco-lumbar hemilaminectomy compared to controls.
24 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of pediatric surgery” This report of two pediatric cases suggests that careful diagnosis of scalp lesions as possible dermatophytic infections is crucial to avoid inappropriate surgical treatment and facilitate proper conservative management.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses an unusual complication, crescent-shaped incisional cuts, observed with Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064 laser tattoo removal and reports no new clinical results.
April 2025 in “WORLD JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY” This study reported that stem cells derived from semi-solid bone marrow improved the healing of diabetic incision wounds in rats by increasing epidermal thickness and blood vessel growth, and reducing hair follicle destruction, cellular penetration, diffuse fibrosis, and necrosis compared to control groups.
April 2018 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” This article responds to Shastri et al.'s interest in an alternate approach to superficial temporal artery biopsy, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the ongoing debates among hair restoration surgeons on incision methods and presents no new research findings.
October 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” The InCISE score is a promising tool for assessing wound healing in head and neck surgery but needs more research for broader use.
25 citations
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November 2008 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found no significant differences in sensation recovery or scar formation between radiofrequency and scalpel incisions in upper blepharoplasty, although radiofrequency caused greater tissue damage.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” This study from China found that although traditional surgical techniques remain common, endoscopic-assisted surgery is linked with higher patient-reported satisfaction, suggesting its valuable potential for broader application in clinical settings. Factors like reduced bra cup size, surgical method, and implant placement influenced patient satisfaction.
October 2025 in “Journal of Biota” In this study, SCOBY kombucha gel significantly accelerated incision wound healing in mice, particularly with a 12% concentration, as shown by a notable reduction in wound size compared to lower concentrations and controls.
February 2025 in “Folia Medica” In this experimental study, hyaluronic acid injections in BALB/c mice improved wound healing by increasing fibroblast numbers, collagen density, and epithelium thickness, while also enhancing hair growth, suggesting potential benefits for scar prevention in sutured incisions.
March 2025 in “Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research” In this study involving male mice, Mangkokan leaf extract (Polyscias scutellaria) at a 7% concentration was found to heal incision wounds faster compared to 3% and 5% concentrations.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MORPHOLOGY” In this study, researchers found that adipocytes actively participate in the healing of the rat uterine wall after a surgical incision, particularly in the early stages of recovery.
48 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review examines various treatments for dissecting cellulitis, noting isotretinoin may offer the best chance for remission despite limited long-term data and calls for more clinical studies.