January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Realistic expectations about hair density and coverage lead to higher patient satisfaction in hair transplant surgery.
41 citations,
October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
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.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.
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.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients are willing to pay less than the cost of biologic treatments for remission and don't expect complete or long-term symptom clearance.
July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.
8 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplantation has improved to look more natural, but managing patient expectations and using precise techniques are key for the best outcomes.
3 citations,
July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair restoration surgery has evolved over time, with a focus on natural-looking results and managing patient expectations, while also considering potential complications and the lifelong progression of male pattern baldness.
December 2019 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” Skin treatments can improve both skin health and emotional well-being, but they require careful management of patient expectations and potential addiction risks.
July 2021 in “Journal Für Ästhetische Chirurgie” Effective hair loss treatments require medical diagnosis and realistic expectations, with hair transplants offering improved, natural-looking results.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
6 citations,
April 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride showed limited hair growth and low patient compliance in treating male pattern baldness.
72 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
19 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can enhance a facial plastic surgery practice with careful patient selection and detailed follow-up.
39 citations,
March 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
11 citations,
September 2013 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that improving the appearance of posttraumatic facial scars is possible with careful treatment and realistic expectations.
1 citations,
March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” The author believes that in hair restoration, creating an illusion of coverage is more important than perfection, and managing expectations and improving average results should be prioritized over promising unrealistic outcomes.
Hair transplantation can effectively treat female pattern hair loss if done correctly, considering factors like patient's preferred hairstyle and proper use of techniques and medications.
45 citations,
July 2002 in “The Neurologist” A comprehensive approach to educating patients and managing side effects is crucial for improving adherence to multiple sclerosis treatments and patient quality of life.
15 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” New techniques in hair restoration surgery can fix unnatural results from old methods, improving patient self-esteem.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Surgical hair replacement is a viable option for male pattern baldness when done with proper planning and realistic expectations.
9 citations,
January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
January 2013 in “Revista brasileira de medicina” The study concluded that hair loss treatments should be tailored to the specific type of alopecia and individual patient needs.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that breast pain should be managed with personalized treatment, starting with non-drug methods and progressing to medication if necessary, while considering side effects and patient needs.
June 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The article emphasizes the need for proper training and ethical practice in hair transplantation to prevent poor outcomes and psychological harm to patients.
29 citations,
December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
21 citations,
May 2021 in “Patient education and counseling” Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.
December 2023 in “Ophtha Therapy” Eyebrow lifts are effective for facial rejuvenation but may leave visible scars.