6 citations
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May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.
4 citations
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October 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report highlights a rare presentation of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in a two-year-old child, emphasizing that prompt identification and removal of the constricting fiber is crucial for successful treatment and prevention of tissue damage.
1 citations
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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.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
EFBL offers hidden incisions, faster recovery, and fewer risks, but may raise hairline and cost more.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” This discussion highlights the use of minimal incision extraction for lipoma removal, noting that it is a favored technique among dermatologists due to its efficiency, despite some hesitance with larger lipomas.
This article discusses techniques to reduce donor incision scars in follicular unit hair transplants for androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study observed that using a relaxed suture technique on scalp incisions may prevent linear scars by reducing pressure on upper stem cells.
This study reports that using stamps to mark scalp incisions with gentian violet ink and a barrier film improved incision symmetry and maintained slot visibility for hair graft insertion in the frontal region.
13 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article outlines a method for achieving natural-looking hair direction and density in hair transplants using specific parting and incision techniques, without accelerating hair loss in the recipient area.
January 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery” This study found that administering Rosmarinus Officinalis extract peritoneally shortly after surgery may raise the risk of evisceration at the abdominal incision site.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” In this article, the researchers emphasized the importance of proper incision angles and careful preparation of the receiving site during eyebrow hair transplants to achieve natural-looking results, highlighting that meticulous planning in design and positioning is crucial.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, hydrosurgery for axillary osmidrosis was found to be efficient with fewer postoperative complications compared to the traditional two-incision method, showing lower rates of necrosis and scar formation, and achieving high patient satisfaction over a 24-36 month follow-up.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” This report describes two cases of hair tourniquet syndrome successfully treated with hair removal cream, noting its effectiveness as a less invasive option compared to traditional methods like incisions or blunt probe cutting.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Grateloupia angusta extract improved wound healing by promoting matrix production and pro-angiogenic activity in cell cultures and enhanced early wound repair in a mouse skin incision model.
September 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” In this study, researchers developed injectable micropore-forming hydrogels that enhance tissue adhesion strength and promote wound healing by allowing better cell infiltration and inducing hair follicle regeneration in skin incision wound models.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this case study, PRP and PRF treatments helped achieve complete healing of chronic wounds, including a chemical burn ulcer in three weeks and a pilonidal sinus post-incision in eight weeks, suggesting potential benefits for chronic wound management.
August 2023 in “International journal of experimental research and review” This study found that in models of diabetic wound healing, extracts from the flavonoid and tannin fractions of Ficus racemosa leaves improved wound closure time, increased breaking strength of incision wounds, and exhibited hypoglycemic activity.
4 citations
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December 1992 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The modified S pattern for scalp reduction is effective for removing more bald scalp and hiding scars in hair restoration.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” This paper discusses considerations and techniques for secondary facelift or neck lift surgeries but presents no new clinical data.
191 citations
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December 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that surgical deactivation of migraine trigger sites significantly reduced or eliminated migraine symptoms in most treated patients, compared to controls, and also decreased migraine-associated costs and workdays lost.
125 citations
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August 1992 in “Development” This study found that implanting isolated adult rat dermal papillae into ear cuts led to the emergence of unusually large vibrissa-type hair follicles, demonstrating their capacity to induce specific hair fiber characteristics.
21 citations
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August 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This source reports that hair surgeons can now regularly and significantly reduce damage to existing hair follicles in early-stage pattern baldness patients, helping preserve hair during treatment with finasteride or minoxidil.
14 citations
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review derived guidelines for scalp surgery suggesting improved outcomes when avoiding neurovascular structures, preserving tissue integrity, and maintaining hair direction, but it reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces Follicular Unit Extraction and reports the FOX Test can identify suitable candidates, with about 25% of patients being ideal and 35% being good candidates for the procedure.
12 citations
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study reports that the modified lateral brow lift effectively elevates the lateral brow with minimal complications, preserving scalp sensory innervation.
11 citations
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August 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review describes endoscopic techniques for rejuvenating the upper two-thirds of the face, highlighting their safety, reliability, and fewer complications compared to traditional open procedures, and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the wound healing process and the factors contributing to abnormal scarring after thermal injuries, but it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 1979 in “PubMed” This study found that a pre-operative technique with limited hair shaving reduced surgical infections needing bone flap removal to 0.6% in cranial neurosurgical patients.
5 citations
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March 1982 in “Journal of Infection” This report describes four cases of dermatophytosis that were misdiagnosed as bacterial infections or eczema, leading to ineffective antibiotic treatment and, in one case, residual scarring.