56 citations
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” This review concludes that autologous split-thickness skin grafting remains the gold standard for safety and efficacy in treating chronic leg ulcers, with greater success in venous ulcers.
52 citations
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February 2012 in “Plastic Surgery International” This review describes techniques for successful skin grafting and variations of the procedure, reporting no new clinical results.
44 citations
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June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses adverse events potentially linked to platelet-rich plasma therapy, highlighting the need for more high-quality evidence to understand its safety profile and associated risks.
41 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the benefits, techniques, and unique considerations of follicular unit extraction for hair grafting, but reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” This study concluded that the overall incidence of complications from superficial plane facelift surgery is very low, with postoperative hematoma being the most common issue.
37 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses facial hair transplantation techniques for natural-appearing results in restoring eyebrows, beards, goatees, sideburns, and repairing alopecic scarring, reporting no new clinical results.
35 citations
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February 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two cases where pemphigus lesions developed at sites of cosmetic procedures, suggesting these treatments might trigger the disease and should be distinguished from other post-surgery complications.
31 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines controversies in hair transplant surgery, including donor harvesting techniques and the roles of platelet-rich plasma and low-level light therapy, and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the development of follicular unit transplantation for hair replacement, highlighting its ability to provide natural-looking results with minimal recovery time, but results depend heavily on the skill and planning of the practitioner.
25 citations
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January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews complications associated with modern hair transplant surgery and discusses their treatment and prevention but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Anaesthesia” Long surgeries can cause temporary hair loss due to pressure on the scalp.
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.
20 citations
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January 1979 in “JAMA” In this study, fiber implantation for pattern baldness was deemed ineffective and resulted in complications such as infection, scarring, and permanent hair loss, making it an unacceptable treatment option.
18 citations
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that squamous cell carcinomas of the scalp can become extraordinarily aggressive, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and careful use of treatment strategies like wide excision and radiation therapy.
17 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the surgical technique of "deroofing" for hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting its advantages over traditional methods but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of dietary management as part of treatment.
16 citations
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July 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the dermabrasion resurfacing technique and details consultation, medication, management practices, and expected outcomes, but it does not present any new clinical data.
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.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses potential complications in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the importance of thorough planning and patient participation in reducing risks, but reports no new clinical findings.
12 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, hair transplantation was found to significantly improve self-esteem and satisfaction with appearance among male androgenetic alopecia patients.
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
9 citations
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this pilot study, the Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel facilitated graft placement in hair transplantation by reducing bleeding and operative time compared to the traditional manual method.
7 citations
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April 1994 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” This article discusses scalp tissue expansion as a superior reconstructive option for large defects over traditional skin grafts and flap methods, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Photonics & Engineering” This study found that using a clipping device for hair removal leads to less skin barrier disruption and reduced bacterial colonization compared to a disposable razor, potentially improving postoperative wound management.
6 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses various techniques to achieve a cosmetically attractive single donor scar in hair restoration surgery, reporting no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found a lack of consensus among leading hair transplant surgeons regarding drug use during hair transplantation surgery due to insufficient evidence-based medicine.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica” In this study, higher urethral prostate-specific antigen (urPSA) levels in men after radical prostatectomy were associated with higher androgenic alopecia scores and higher postoperative PSA.
4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the increasing demand for facial hair transplantation in hair restoration, noting its benefits and the natural-appearing results achieved through modern techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Springer eBooks” The book guides surgeons on effective hair restoration techniques, including PRP, to achieve the best results.
3 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This narrative review discusses recent advances in hair transplantation techniques for treating female pattern androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes the importance of careful patient selection and surgical planning; it reports no new clinical results.