October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” This article discusses developing a standardized operating procedure for PRP administration to align with infection prevention regulatory standards and reports no new clinical results.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses a patient's post-operative bleeding but does not report any new research findings.
September 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary discusses patient concerns regarding post-operative appearances after hair transplants and reports no new research findings.
12 citations
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January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” This article describes the successful use of parieto‐occipital flap operations for hereditary or traumatic baldness but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Anaesthesia” This study presents a case series highlighting post-operative pressure alopecia as a preventable complication of robotic gynecological surgeries, noting its delayed onset and non-scarring nature, and urging medical teams to implement preventive measures to reduce patient distress, especially among young women.
6 citations
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July 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This abstract outlines the development of long hair grafting with peri-operative minoxidil but does not present new clinical results.
January 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, intra-operative platelet-rich plasma during follicular unit extraction for hair transplant was not found to improve hair yield in patients.
November 2025 in “BMC Urology” This study reports that prostate volume, operation time, resected tissue weight, and smoking increase risks of blood loss and fluid absorption during PK-TURP, while finasteride treatment and surgeon experience may reduce these risks.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes a new T-Fast multi-implanter that potentially reduces operating costs and surgical time by implanting two follicular unit excision grafts simultaneously, which may encourage clinics to adopt this technique.
November 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This case report describes a 45-year-old male who developed a post-operative infection after hair transplantation, likely due to the reuse of a dull sterile implanter pen, highlighting the need for proper instrument selection and infection control.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” In this chapter, the authors provide a detailed overview of the fundamental science and operational principles of radiofrequency technologies, particularly in enhancing liposuction procedures through minimally-invasive techniques like RF-assisted lipolysis and fractional RF subdermal treatment.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the sharp scissor technique in hair transplant surgery resulted in a lower hair transection rate without significantly increasing operation time compared to tissue spreader and skin hooks techniques.
This study found that bariatric surgery patients with a prescription for supplements had fewer nutrient deficiencies and less hair loss 12 months post-operation compared to those without supplements.
January 2019 in “Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo” This study found that using the same number of needles as planned grafts in hair transplantation improved operation time, hair growth direction, and patient satisfaction among 56 patients, with a 95% graft success rate.
January 2012 in “한국미용학회지” In this study, applying hair conditioner during the middle of a permanent wave operation resulted in better tensile strength, hydration, and cuticle health compared to other application times.
17 citations
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June 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” In this review, the authors examined guidelines and literature on the non-operative treatment of gender dysphoria, highlighting the importance of personalized, multidisciplinary care, and noting that such treatment is generally safe and effective according to WPATH and Endocrine Society recommendations.
4 citations
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January 1989 This study suggests that applying topical minoxidil may improve hair graft survival after hair transplantation by reducing post-operative shedding.
2 citations
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March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses hair loss after hair restoration surgery, noting that it can occur post-operatively in both recipient and donor areas, but it reports no new clinical findings.
November 2015 in “Summit (Simon Fraser University)” In this study, significant changes in hair fiber dimensions were observed between pre- and post-operative states in males undergoing abdominal surgery, with values normalizing by the fourth post-operative week.
May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses the use of strontium in hair restoration, noting its effectiveness for managing post-operative itching but does not present new clinical results.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study evaluated the learning curve for using the Hair Implanter Pen, finding it to be operator dependent.
14 citations
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February 1999 in “The BMJ” This review discusses various aspects of cosmetic surgery, including the importance of professional empathy, the influence of operator skill, and the utility of technological advancements, but it does not present new clinical results.
10 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This meta-analysis found that autologous epidermal cell suspensions reduce healing time, donor site size, operation time, pain scores, and complications in skin lesions. However, their impact on treatment area size, repigmentation, scar scale scores, and patient satisfaction was minimal.
9 citations
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February 2025 in “Biomimetics” This study highlights the potential benefits and current limitations of robotic systems in nipple-sparing mastectomies, noting their promise in reducing surgeon fatigue but pointing out challenges such as longer operating times, high costs, and limited haptic feedback.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “IEEE Access” This study reports that a robotic and AI-based system successfully analyzes FUE hair transplant procedures, aiding surgeons in planning and assessing operation success through detailed pre-op and post-op evaluations.
8 citations
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June 1979 in “JAMA” This article discussed the ineffectiveness and dangers of implanting synthetic hair fibers for pattern baldness, noting they can cause severe infections, yet such clinics remain operational.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “Plastic Surgery” In this retrospective study, researchers reported that using the Mitek Microfix QuickAnchor for endoscopic brow lifts provides durable fixation without implant palpability or alopecia, with a mean operative time of 100 minutes, showing feasibility even with resident surgeon involvement.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers developed a new variant of the Mercedes flap with releasing incisions for reconstructing medium-sized scalp defects, demonstrating complete defect closure without complications in three patients following a single operation with excellent aesthetic outcomes.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This paper presents a new device for navigational surgery utilizing the fluorescent properties of Indocyanine Green, offering enhanced intra-operative imaging capabilities by identifying tissues with an infrared CMOS camera.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “Health Science Reports” This study found that using hair follicle units to treat hard-to-heal wounds led to complete or partial closure in most patients, with reduced operation time, minimal morbidity, and low complication rates and costs.