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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
32 citations
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article reviews advancements in hair restoration, highlighting improvements in surgical techniques and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.
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.
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.
18 citations
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February 2005 in “Facial plastic surgery” This article reviews techniques for rejuvenating the lower face, neck, and jawline using newer cosmetic interventions and reports no new clinical results.
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.
31 citations
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March 2009 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This retrospective study found that a hairline-lowering technique effectively advanced the female hairline by an average of 2.1 cm with high patient satisfaction and minimal complications over 20 years.
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.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, most patients who underwent endoscopic brow-lift reported being satisfied with the procedure, noting improvements in appearance and confidence, with minimal and short-lived side effects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This article discusses short scar facelift techniques for facial rejuvenation without reporting new clinical results, highlighting their appeal due to reduced morbidity, shorter scars, and less downtime.
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.
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.
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.
12 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article outlines a targeted approach for optimal upper facial rejuvenation in male patients but presents no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the development and refinement of the hair-micrografting technique in cosmetic surgery and reports no new clinical results.
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.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” This study found that the locked cheek lift technique effectively corrects cheek gravitational migration and reduces the lid cheek distance with minimal complications, maintaining results for over a year.
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.
August 2025 in “مجلة جامعة الحضارة للبحوث التطبيقية والإنسانية” This study conducted in Yemen involving 50 patients found that tissue expansion was effective for correcting scars and defects from post-burn and post-war injuries, achieving a 78% satisfaction rate with minimal complications.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this research, a minimally invasive endoscopic brow lifting technique was presented as a viable option to reshape and fixate heavy eyebrows in mestizo patients, offering an effective approach that requires careful patient analysis to determine the appropriate technique and desired outcomes.
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.