September 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This study observed that gluteal augmentation via liposuction and fat grafting in 200 female patients achieved a desirable waist-hip ratio of around 0.7, reporting lower morbidity and lasting results, with patient satisfaction measured through questionnaires and photographs.
September 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This study found that real-time ultrasound-assisted gluteal fat grafting effectively allowed surgeons to verify subcutaneous fat injection, potentially reducing risks of major complications, though it involved increased costs, surgical time, and a learning curve.
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.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This report describes six patients experiencing significant relief from migraine symptoms after undergoing hair transplantation.
September 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that follicular unit transplantation is an effective and minimally invasive technique for camouflaging scarring alopecia in the head and neck area, achieving a graft survival rate of 86% and high patient satisfaction.
April 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The researchers identified differences in gene expression between fetal and adult dermal papilla cells that could explain fetal cells' ability to regenerate hair follicles, while adult cells lack this capacity.
April 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this study with a rat muscle defect model, decellularized muscle matrix demonstrated better integration, neovascularization, and myogenesis compared to commercially available acellular dermal matrices, and also showed trends toward reduced inflammation and fibrosis after 30 and 60 days.
33 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review found that most studies support the effectiveness and safety of using hyaluronic acid fillers and laser treatments together for facial rejuvenation, but highlights that the evidence is limited to small, nonrandomized studies and additional research is necessary.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” In this study, micro-autologous fat transplantation (MAFT) for frontal augmentation using the MAFT-GUN showed high patient satisfaction and no complications among 178 patients, suggesting it may be a reliable method for forehead contouring.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study observed that amniotic allografts provided similar aesthetic improvements with less downtime and quicker results compared to PRP treatment for midface volume enhancement.
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February 2011 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study describes a novel intraoral approach for lower eyelid fat transposition and midface lift, reporting improved outcomes and visualization without complications such as lower eyelid malposition or asymmetry in six patients.
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This case series observed that the combination of platelet-rich plasma and fat grafting improved hair quality and density in patients with non-scarring alopecia, with effects visible by 12 weeks and sustained up to one year.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may have a role in treating chronic alopecia areata, but more long-term follow-up studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness and success rate.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that facial rejuvenation surgery led casual observers to perceive patients as younger, more attractive, and more successful and healthy, suggesting significant societal benefits beyond a youthful appearance.
21 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article discusses recent advancements in hair transplantation techniques that combine art and science for more natural results, but reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the unique challenges of performing facelifts on Asian patients due to their thicker and larger skin, and it reports no procedural outcomes.
18 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of superficial temporal artery island flaps for facial reconstruction and provides a systematic approach for managing composite facial defects, reporting no major complications in 72 patients.
15 citations
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September 2021 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This review addresses the preoperative considerations and surgical techniques for facial feminization, focusing on facial areas such as the forehead, orbits, and nose, and outlines literature on patient-reported outcomes after such procedures.
15 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article details techniques for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction surgery with hair follicular unit transplantation but reports no new clinical results; the author describes the advantages over other methods.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair transplant surgery significantly improves health utility scores compared to untreated androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, as perceived by laypeople.
14 citations
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May 2014 in “Archives of plastic surgery” This study found that among Korean males with male pattern baldness, hair loss mostly progresses within 6 cm from the parietal whorl towards the occipital side.
13 citations
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November 2018 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This article presents a surgical approach for nonshaven follicular unit extraction in hair transplantation, describing its application across various conditions with an average graft transection rate of 8.2%.
13 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the cell therapy potential of follicular cell implantation for hair regeneration and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the role of dermal papilla cells in forming new follicles.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study reported that direct brow lift surgery provided excellent and long-lasting results in bald men with high anterior hairlines, despite visibility of the scar in a few cases.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This minireview discusses the mechanisms of facial aging, examines current literature, and proposes filler injection protocols, but it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this study, postoperative pain was reported to be significantly less severe in patients who underwent follicular unit extraction compared to those who had follicular unit transplantation.
10 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair diameter varies significantly within the occipital safe donor area, with thicker hair in the upper sections and thinner hair in the lower sections.
9 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers found that a mixture of Saccharina japonica and Undaria pinnatifida (L-U mixture) promoted hair growth in mice comparably to 3% minoxidil. The L-U mixture stimulated hair growth-promoting genes and suppressed hair loss-related genes, suggesting its potential for hair loss treatments.
8 citations
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May 2019 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” In this controlled study on hair transplantation, using autologous plasma as a graft holding solution resulted in better hair follicle cell survival, hair count, and density compared to Ringer's lactate, suggesting plasma's potential to enhance hair graft outcomes.
7 citations
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September 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study reported that an open surgical technique for lateral brow lifts produced satisfactory results in most patients (94.41%) and was associated with long-lasting effects and some complications.