12 citations
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February 2017 in “Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This study compared open and closed surgical techniques for severe congenital ptosis using Gore-Tex slings and found that the closed approach offered better functional outcomes, while the open method provided superior cosmetic results.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews scalp advancement and forehead shortening when combined with a brow lift, focusing on reducing temporal recession, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that a new surgical technique resulted in minimal scars visible to the naked eye in most cases, suggesting a significant improvement over conventional closure techniques.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the advancements in follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes improved aesthetic outcomes using updated techniques.
7 citations
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September 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study reported that an open surgical technique for lateral brow lifts produced satisfactory results in most patients (94.41%) and was associated with long-lasting effects and some complications.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that dermoscopy can improve the diagnosis of epidermal cysts by making small puncta visible, which are often missed during standard visual examinations.
6 citations
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses techniques to avoid common signs of facial rejuvenation surgery and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes preventing recognizable outcomes like unnatural hairlines and ear deformities.
4 citations
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This review discusses current treatments and management strategies for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting the mixed effectiveness of various therapies, including surgery, antibiotics, and hormonal treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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March 2007 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This article reviews various forehead rejuvenation techniques and emphasizes the importance of individualized technique selection based on anatomy, function, and desired aesthetic outcomes, reporting no new findings.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “Annals of plastic surgery” This article presents modifications to the microfollicular hair transplant process, reporting innovations at each step to enhance results based on over 1000 cases at the authors' center.
2 citations
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the cosmetic and functional implications of brow ptosis and emphasizes the importance of brow repositioning for optimal aesthetic outcomes, but it reports no new results.
2 citations
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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” This article discusses the development of skin patterns during embryogenesis and postnatal life, linking them to genetic, environmental, and mathematical factors, but presents no new empirical findings.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study concluded that a triangular flag-shaped incision design in hair transplantation achieved better hair alignment compared to the common elliptical incision, particularly in patients with specific hair directions.
September 2024 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This study reported that a frontoplasty endoscopic subperiosteal technique using three small incisions was effective and aesthetically beneficial in treating upper facial aging among patients with frontotemporal alopecia, though it did result in some minor complications such as eyebrow correction issues and recurring glabellar wrinkles.
December 2022 in “The Journal of Cosmetic Medicine” This study reports on a 46-year-old female with a high hairline who underwent hairline-lowering surgery using bone-tunneling suture fixation, achieving an average of 2 cm reduction, equivalent to transplanting up to 3,000 hair grafts, with satisfactory results for both patient and surgeons.
September 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, the P&P Hairline Laser, a hands-free laser-assisted device, was found to produce smoother and more symmetrical hairlines compared to traditional handheld laser devices.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery” This review discusses foreheadplasty techniques, highlighting that using hairline incisions can maintain or lower the hairline, and reports no new clinical results.
October 2012 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report details a 21-year-old female diagnosed with a massive gastric trichobezoar due to trichophagia, successfully treated with single incision laparoscopic surgery and slated for psychiatric follow-up to prevent recurrence.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study presents a new surgical technique that frequently results in minimal scars visible to the naked eye, marking a significant improvement over traditional methods.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that effective and safe alopecia reduction surgery is possible when specific surgical techniques are used, minimizing 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.
June 2026 in “JAAD Case Reports” This case report details a 77-year-old man with Parkinson's disease and androgenic alopecia who underwent deep brain stimulation surgery, involving frontal scalp incisions and subcutaneous wire tunneling.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter examines common and less common complications associated with the strip method of hair transplantation and discusses management strategies, but it does not report new clinical results.
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.
40 citations
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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This review describes an improved scalp reduction technique that removes two to three times more bald skin than previous methods, utilizing wide undermining, serial relaxing incisions, and adrenocorticosteroids.
17 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics” This report describes two cases of toe tourniquet syndrome in infants, highlighting the importance for pediatric orthopedic practitioners to diagnose and manage it promptly, suggesting a specific incision method to release hair strangulation if removal is challenging.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study reviewed the outcomes of a limited incision lateral brow lift technique, reporting that the procedure safely resolved lateral brow hooding with a low revision rate in 150 patients, and observed no permanent nerve injuries.
9 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This paper describes a systematic approach to creating a natural hairline in one session using modern hairline design principles and reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” This study found that Cur-Fe-mesoporous silica nanoparticles synergistically inhibited scar formation and promoted hair follicle regeneration in skin burn wound healing by releasing bioactive components like SiO32−, Fe3+, and Fe-Cur chelates.