16 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
5 citations
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September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that using LED polarized magnification in hair transplant recipient sites can reduce eye strain and improve ease of site creation, but offers no graft placement advantage over traditional methods.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, using a 16G epidural needle for preparing the recipient area in hair implantation minimized grafts popping out and resulted in a natural-looking hairline with satisfactory graft survival.
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.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reviewed 31 men with androgenetic alopecia who underwent hair transplantation using a robotic recipient site creation device, finding it to be as fast and consistent as manual methods and demonstrating high safety and patient satisfaction.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “JPRAS Open” This study found that the hole technique for creating recipient sites in hair transplantation is both rapid and effective, significantly reducing the creation time compared to the commonly used slit technique.
1 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using polarized magnification during hair transplant procedures may ease recipient site creation and reduce transection of existing hair follicles, potentially maximizing hair density.
January 2014 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This publication describes the role of the Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica in documenting and promoting advancements in plastic surgery, but does not present new research findings.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review proposes an anatomy-based framework for understanding recipient site scalp necrosis in hair transplantation, emphasizing regional vascular vulnerability and surgical factors, but does not provide new clinical results.
Proper planning of the recipient area is crucial for natural-looking hair transplants.
24 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that transplanting hair to new nonscalp sites affects their growth and survival rates, though the hair diameter remains consistent.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that hair transplantation to new nonscalp sites affects the growth and survival rates of transplanted hairs, while the diameter remains unchanged.
4 citations
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March 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses the challenges and considerations of hair restoration surgery related to the skin's rich neuro-vascular supply and does not report new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” 6 citations
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August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study analyzed RSN complications in 18 hair transplantation patients and found that smoking, diabetes, and hypertension may increase risk, highlighting the need for prevention strategies and timely treatment.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Females, especially over 40, are more likely to experience temporary hair loss after hair restoration surgery.
June 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study reports a case of a 47-year-old man who developed scalp necrosis after undergoing hair transplantation abroad, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing this rare but serious complication to improve outcomes in hair transplantation practices.
March 2026 in “Journal of Surgical Case Reports” In this case report, a 46-year-old man developed scalp necrosis with infection following FUE hair transplantation, possibly due to factors like smoking, long surgery duration, dense grafting, and secondary infection. Early recognition and treatment prevented further tissue loss, but the patient had residual scarring.
November 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This case report describes a 45-year-old male who developed a post-operative infection after hair transplantation, likely due to the reuse of a dull sterile implanter pen, highlighting the need for proper instrument selection and infection control.
October 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that among over 10,000 hair transplantation patients, only four cases of scalp necrosis occurred, highlighting that timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications and improve outcomes, with most cases resolving within 2–3 weeks.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This paper suggests that using semiconical blades and coronal slits in hair transplantation may reduce vascular damage compared to other techniques, potentially offering optimal slit creation.
August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Robotic technology can help prepare the area for hair transplant surgery.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, mathematical analysis suggested that a 30°-sapphire blade caused the least tissue injury during hair restoration, while a rectangular blade caused the most.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that younger age and preexisting acne on the scalp, face, and neck may increase the risk of developing folliculitis after hair restoration surgery, but the overall prognosis for hair growth is generally positive.
2 citations
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March 2006 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the concept of "donor dominance" in androgenetic alopecia, where grafted hair continues to grow in bald areas, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reflects on the various factors that influence results in hair restoration but presents no new findings.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that long-hair follicular unit excision for hairline restoration resulted in high patient satisfaction, with a 93% graft survival rate and improved quality of life scores postoperatively.
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.
32 citations
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article reviews advancements in hair restoration, highlighting improvements in surgical techniques and patient satisfaction, but 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.