This article discusses the latest trends in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the continued unsatisfactory nature of drug therapies for androgenetic alopecia.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that squamous cell carcinomas of the scalp can be extraordinarily aggressive, potentially metastasizing and causing death, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and careful treatment approaches.
This study found that dense-packing hair grafting is a simple, safe, and effective method for restoring scarring alopecia, with high patient satisfaction and significant graft survival rates reported.
January 1997 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” The book "Hair Replacement" is a detailed guide on hair transplant and treatments, useful for surgeons and clinicians.
July 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article offers no abstract or new results regarding hair replacement, as reported in the International Journal of Dermatology.
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March 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article reports that the use of an ultrasharp tungsten electrode was deemed a useful tool in hundreds of scalp reduction procedures for hair restoration at Peterson Medical Institute.
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July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Postoperative folliculitis after hair transplants is a minor issue that doesn't relate to patient details or how much hair is transplanted.
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January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews postoperative strategies to improve aesthetic outcomes of skin paddles used in microvascular free tissue transfer for head and neck reconstruction but offers no new clinical results.
This study found that postoperative excess weight loss and folic acid levels were independent factors influencing the severity of hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients.
June 2021 in “Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal” This study discusses experiences with managing postoperative complications after bariatric surgery, such as psychological disorders, hair loss, nutritional deficiencies, and other issues, highlighting the need for effective interventions to prevent comorbidities while acknowledging the procedure's generally low complication rates.
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June 2016 in “Journal of neurological surgery” This study suggests that leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin membranes may aid postoperative healing in endoscopic skull base surgery, with some patients showing reduced crusting and low rates of cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
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May 2004 in “Journal of neurosurgery” This study found that endoscopy-assisted craniectomies with postoperative molding helmets led to excellent outcomes in infants with sagittal synostosis, with low morbidity and minimal complications.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This report describes an exceptionally rare adrenal neoplasm in a post-menopausal woman that exclusively secreted DHEA-S, with significant serum level reduction following adrenalectomy.
January 2013 in “搏击:体育论坛” This review analyzed the effects of curcumin on neuropathic and postoperative pain in various studies and suggests that curcumin may help mitigate these conditions, but more clinical research is needed.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the surgical technique of hair transplantation in women and offers insights on postoperative care and planning for improved patient outcomes, without presenting new clinical findings.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” This study found that prescribing finasteride for two weeks before TURP surgery reduces intraoperative and postoperative blood loss, the rate of blood transfusion, and irrigation fluid usage in patients with BPH.
June 2026 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study found that patients undergoing endocrine surgery commonly experienced hormonal disorders and dermatologic complications, particularly those with hormonal imbalances, highlighting the importance of dermatologic surveillance and aesthetic rehabilitation in postoperative care to improve quality of life.
March 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This study highlights the need for long-term monitoring of bariatric surgery patients due to postoperative complications like hair loss and vitamin deficiencies, despite improvements in psychological and physical symptoms.
January 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Urology” The study concluded that long-term finasteride pretreatment significantly reduces intraoperative and postoperative blood loss in patients undergoing transurethral resection of an enlarged prostate, whereas short-term pretreatment does not.
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February 2018 in “Medical science monitor” This study found that an alternating inflatable head pad significantly reduced the incidence and severity of occipital pressure ulcers and alopecia in patients undergoing open heart surgery, suggesting improved postoperative nursing and patient quality of life.
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July 2018 in “African Journal of Urology” This study found that six weeks of finasteride therapy before TURP reduced intraoperative blood loss and improved early postoperative quality of life in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2014 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This study found that full-thickness eyelid excision typically does not affect the number of eyelashes postoperatively, suggesting an increase in the growth phase of remaining follicles.
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July 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that follicular de-epithelialization in follicular unit extraction does not impact graft survival rates but may improve immediate postoperative appearance and cosmetic satisfaction.
September 2025 in “Asian Journal of Neurosurgery” This study found that total head shaving during brain tumor surgery is significantly associated with lower postoperative self-esteem in patients, suggesting that minimizing shaving when possible could improve psychological recovery.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Facelift surgery has evolved to focus on natural results and safety, with patient selection and postoperative care being key to success.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, hydrosurgery for axillary osmidrosis was found to be efficient with fewer postoperative complications compared to the traditional two-incision method, showing lower rates of necrosis and scar formation, and achieving high patient satisfaction over a 24-36 month follow-up.
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that hair transplantation using round grafts improved hair growth in African American women with end-stage CCCA, showing no postoperative scarring in the donor or recipient areas.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study explored the role of AI technologies in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their potential across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages, while also identifying challenges like data privacy and regulatory issues that must be addressed for successful implementation.
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December 2014 in “Plastic surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation is an effective and relatively safe treatment for cicatricial alopecia in Chinese patients, delivering satisfactory postoperative results.
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January 2015 in “ABCD” This study found that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was effective in significant weight loss and improved lipid profiles in obese women during the first postoperative year, though some experienced alopecia, asthenia, dry skin, and cramps.