28 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil may help hair growth after transplant surgery.
25 citations,
November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that surgeons should tailor facial surgery techniques for Asian males to their unique cultural and anatomical needs.
24 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery can have complications; success depends on patient education, careful planning, and proper execution.
22 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair restoration surgery can lead to swelling, infections, scarring, numbness, hiccups, and poor hair growth.
19 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
12 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.
11 citations,
December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
10 citations,
December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
October 2023 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Doctors can quickly learn necessary skills and perform more procedures due to a strong educational system.
August 2020 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery significantly reduces anxiety in balding patients, especially those under 30 years old.
June 2020 in “Applied sciences” A new semi-automatic hair implanter could make hair transplants easier, more successful, and more accessible.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Disposable instruments could be the future of hair restoration surgery to eliminate disease risk, but they require careful preparation and proper training.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair transplantation is beneficial if the right patients are chosen and the procedure is done carefully.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
15 citations,
May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
12 citations,
December 2018 in “Clinical Ophthalmology” Latanoprostene bunod effectively lowers eye pressure and is better tolerated than other glaucoma medications.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Turbinate reduction during nose surgery improves nasal function.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped over half of the patients with severe hair loss regrow at least 50% of their hair.
January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Stem cells can improve wound healing, reduce scars, promote hair growth, rejuvenate skin, and enhance fat grafts in plastic surgery, but there are still some concerns.
July 2018 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Oral and maxillofacial surgery has advanced with fluoride reducing tooth decay and high-speed handpieces aiding in more aesthetic procedures, leading to changes in practice and training.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Pakistan veterinary journal” Hyaluronic acid filler injections can quickly and effectively treat canine entropion for 6-8 months without surgery.
September 2023 in “Medical lasers” The botanical shampoo with Morus alba root extract is safe and effective for treating hair loss.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
108 citations,
October 2004 in “Anesthesiology” Preoperative pain assessment, regional anesthesia, and vitamin C can help prevent CRPS after surgery.
6 citations,
October 2015 in “Clinical Case Reports” A woman with acromegaly experienced severe hair loss from a drug called Lanreotide Autogel, which improved after stopping the treatment.
Orthognathic surgeons play a key role in modifying masculine facial features to be more feminine, often improving transgender women's quality of life.