5 citations
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews hair restoration surgery techniques, emphasizing procedural insights and highlighting advancements in regenerative medicine and follicular-unit extraction, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study reports that a new multi-slit knife for hair transplant procedures reduces surgical time and increases precision by enabling quick creation of equidistant "brick-pattern" sagittal slits.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview outlines the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, but it does not present any new research findings.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “ISRN Urology (Print)” This review found that finasteride may reduce bleeding during or after TURP procedures compared to placebo, although the overall results were varied, and no long-term complications were reported.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review found a significant increase in men seeking non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures, driven by improved self-confidence, with high efficacy and satisfaction reported by specialists providing advanced, patient-focused care.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 57% increase in interest in facial cosmetic procedures, leading to calls for better industry regulation and professional standards.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Acta Biomédica Brasiliensia” This study reviewed 31 publications and found various adverse events in aesthetic procedures performed by biomedical professionals, including infections, skin burns, muscle dysfunction, emergency-required damage, deformities, and pain, highlighting the need to incorporate patient safety topics into their education.
1 citations
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March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses the pervasive promotion and marketing of plastic and cosmetic procedures, without reporting any new clinical findings.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” In this study, an innovative flap procedure was described that may effectively treat extensive frontal baldness through a 180° rotation of a midline occipital flap, aligning hairs naturally.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Regenerative Medicine” This review highlights that dermal filler-induced alopecia is a significant complication of aesthetic procedures that practitioners need to recognize, with hyaluronic acid being the most commonly involved agent.
January 2026 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” This study reports that disruptions to the scalp microbiome from invasive cosmetic procedures may contribute to dermatological conditions, and suggests incorporating microbiome assessments and personalized restoration programs into trichological and dermatological practices.
October 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” The abstract discusses the multidisciplinary nature and advancement of dermatology and aesthetic procedures within the health sciences, emphasizing the integration of diagnostic, corrective, preventive, and therapeutic approaches, but does not provide specific study results.
January 2025 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” In this study, autologous intratesticular PRP injection was found to be a feasible and well-tolerated procedure with low complication rates and quick recovery, but the authors indicated that current evidence is insufficient to confirm its effectiveness for mTESE.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed that although most patients recognize SMP as a medical procedure requiring physician oversight, many still receive treatment outside medical settings, underscoring the need for expanded access to physician-led services, enhanced public education, and strengthened regulatory enforcement for patient safety.
September 2024 in “Acta Medica Philippina” This case report describes radiation-induced alopecia in a patient following a fluoroscopy-guided procedure, with complete hair regrowth after six months of topical minoxidil treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study describes a method to safely guard needles used in comedone extraction and scalp procedures during hair transplantation, aiming to prevent deep injuries and reduce patient fear.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In their commentary, the authors introduce additional cosmetic procedures—thread lifts, temporal lifting with dermal fillers, and facelifts—that may lead to type 2 pressure alopecia, expanding the understanding of this condition's potential causes beyond the original classification tied to cosmetic injections and sustained external pressure.
June 2023 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” This review discusses the potential role of platelet-rich fibrin in aesthetic and dental procedures but highlights the need for more rigorous future studies to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
This abstract suggests that cost barriers limit the application of standard aesthetic procedures in developing countries, while exploring platelet-rich plasma as a potentially safer and less invasive option in geriatric aesthetics. Detailed results were not reported.
In this review, microneedling and platelet-rich plasma were identified as safe and effective cosmetic procedures for diverse skin types, especially among individuals with skin of color, due to their lower risk of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and faster recovery compared to laser treatments.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive skin procedures, but it reports no new research findings.
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece discusses the ethical implications of using unlicensed practitioners in hair restoration procedures, and does not present new clinical findings.
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures but reports no new research findings.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on various surgical procedures in dermatology but reports no new research findings.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview discusses the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, offering no new research findings.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on dermatologic surgical procedures, but it presents no new research findings.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive focus on skin surgery procedures, but it presents no new research findings.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview highlights the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive coverage of skin surgery procedures and techniques, but it reports no new research findings.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview highlights the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive coverage of dermatologic surgical procedures, but it reports no new research findings.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview details the Dermatologic Surgery journal's focus on various dermatologic surgical procedures, but it presents no new research findings.