53 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that Google Trends data on search terms like "eyelid plastic surgery," "facelift," and "rhinoplasty surgery" significantly correlated with actual US surgery volumes, highlighting its potential use for plastic surgeons in marketing and advertising decisions.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review highlights a shift in aesthetic medicine towards patient-centered care, emphasizing psychological well-being and minimally invasive techniques, while also addressing ethical challenges and the integration of AI, regenerative medicine, and digital tools for personalized care.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Healthcare Engineering” In this study, PRP and Yifu combined with ultrapulsed CO2 lattice laser were found to improve sunken acne scars more effectively than laser alone, enhancing patients' quality of life and reducing adverse events, with a higher effective rate compared to the laser-only group.
24 citations
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes a patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia experiencing significant hair regrowth and reversal of cutaneous atrophy after treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride.
23 citations
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) reduced postoperative complications like pain, trismus, and edema following mandibular wisdom teeth removal.
May 2026 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” This study evaluated the use of automated microneedling therapy for managing facial scars, finding significant improvement in scar size and vascularity with minimal complications, particularly between the second and third treatment sessions, and achieving good to excellent patient satisfaction in two-thirds of participants.
4 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing common hair transplant issues by combining artistic principles with plug reduction, recycling, and additional micrograft transplantation, while also potentially using arnica to help with post-operative swelling.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this case report, Triamcinolone Acetonide injections effectively improved mouth opening in patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis, but both developed symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome, prompting the need for careful monitoring due to potential adverse effects when using this treatment.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that fibroblasts from mature skin showed significantly reduced mechanical force production compared to young skin fibroblasts, suggesting age-related changes in cellular mechanical properties.
6 citations
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January 2001 in “Marcel Dekker eBooks” This article discusses various cosmetic surgical techniques and procedures but does not report any new research findings.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that intralesional corticosteroid injections and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors were reported as the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with oral isotretinoin showing promise for facial papule improvement.
2 citations
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May 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary discusses the declining status of scalp reduction in hair restoration practice and reports no new clinical findings.
329 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that progressive frontal fibrosing alopecia, a distinct and gradually stabilizing form of lichen planopilaris affecting elderly women and often involving eyebrow hair loss, lacks effective treatments.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” December 2024 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” June 2025 in “La Prensa Medica” In this report, over 90% of patients who underwent reconstructive procedures, such as breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, expressed high satisfaction, highlighting the significant physical and emotional benefits of these interventions.
April 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Dermatology” This report describes a case of sclero-atrophy localized to the frontal scalp following an injection of botulinum toxin type A, which has not been previously documented in the literature.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter discusses aesthetic principles and surgical techniques for reconstructing a natural hairline in cases of thinning or loss of hair in the temporal area, but reports no new results.
9 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article describes a refined technique for improving hair transplant results by recycling oversized plugs into smaller grafts, integrating advanced methods like scalp lifting and occipital harvesting.
September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that using conchal cartilage grafts to reinforce split earlobe repairs provided satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes, with no recurrence of tears over a 4-year follow-up.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
44 citations
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July 2015 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This review details the advancements and benefits of fractional erbium:YAG resurfacing lasers for treating photoaging, acne scarring, and dyschromia, but it presents no new clinical results.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study provides the most comprehensive review to date of published cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing a notable association with thyroid disease.
December 2022 in “Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Pathology.” In this study, the combination of photobiomodulation therapy and Respiro Myrtol forte reduced pain and inflammation more effectively than either treatment alone in patients after septoplasty.
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview details the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive coverage of various cosmetic and reconstructive skin procedures but reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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October 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article reviews the increasing incidence of frontal fibrosing alopecia since its first description in 1994 and reports no new results.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses the benefits of head support during follicular unit extraction in a seated position and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest an ergonomic support system to improve graft quality.
20 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This case study reported that an experimental hair transplant provided eight months of relief from eyebrow alopecia areata for a patient previously unresponsive to standard medical therapy, with ongoing manageable results using intralesional cortisone.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ch55 may help reduce skin scarring and fibrosis.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study observed that treating acne scars with fractional ablative laser concurrently with isotretinoin improved outcomes more effectively compared to applying the laser 6 months after isotretinoin treatment ended, as measured by the Quantitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System.