41 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Bone marrow and umbilical cord stem cells can help grow new hair.
1 citations,
June 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Doctors successfully rebuilt a sideburn using skin and hair from near the ear in one surgery.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
5 citations,
December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts can successfully reconstruct a beard on reconstructed jaw skin, improving appearance and patient satisfaction.
20 citations,
January 2008 in “BJU international” Split-thickness skin grafts are a good alternative for urethral reconstruction when buccal grafts can't be used.
July 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Melatonin may help with nerve pain, a hepatitis C drug is effective but has side effects, a treatment for mouth sores works but can cause blood issues, ear reconstruction with an implant is safe, HIV transmission from mother to child in Taiwan is now 0% with treatment, certain blood problems are more common in people with a tongue condition, a gene and being overweight are linked to hair loss in some women, a new technique could reduce radiation for lung nodule patients, a hepatitis treatment may lower cancer recurrence after a procedure, and adding extra screening improves tuberculosis detection in patients with lung infections.
April 2024 in “Journal of burn care & research” Surgery for burn scar alopecia often involves multiple procedures, and treatment options should be more accessible to improve self-image.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long hair follicular unit excision is effective for hair transplants, providing quick, natural-looking results with less pain but needs more time, staff, and skill.
4 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Carlos Oscar Uebel developed a hair transplant method that looks natural, has low risk, and shows full growth in 6-12 months.
April 2020 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” New eyebrow transplant method from Taiwan gives good results without lasers or tattoos.
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Facial hair transplants are generally successful, with hair growth beginning around 3 months post-surgery.
October 2013 in “European Orthopaedics and Traumatology” A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
June 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The document recommends several books on cosmetic surgery and complementary medicine, highlighting their detailed methods, multidisciplinary approaches, and valuable treatment insights.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular unit hair transplantation is better than Miniflap Hair Restoration due to less scarring and more natural results.
The treatment successfully integrated hair follicles into a dermal template, showing new hair growth and blood vessel formation.
The TAP flap is effective for treating armpit scars from burns, and tissue-engineered templates with hair follicles can help treat scalp burn alopecia.
June 1996 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The hair restoration technique discussed is a costly, temporary method similar to hair weaving, not well-supported by scientific data, and can have severe complications.
August 2015 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” Using body measurements can help achieve good results in plastic surgery like reshaping the torso, but it doesn't work for all body types.
2 citations,
April 2015 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” The document concludes that successful surgical repair of scalp and forehead issues requires careful planning and various techniques depending on the injury or defect size.
8 citations,
March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
17 citations,
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese patients have fewer hair follicles than Caucasians, and transplanting hair at 40% of normal density works for natural-looking hairlines.
9 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
15 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” The best method for transplanting skin cells to regenerate hair follicles is the Hemi-vascularized sandwich method, as it produces more mature follicles and promotes hair growth.
2 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Stem cells could improve hair growth and new treatments for baldness are being researched.
October 2022 in “Indian journal of anatomy and surgery of head, neck and brain” The nasolabial flap is effective for repairing the mouth in patients with oral submucous fibrosis.
11 citations,
January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” The conclusion is that a combination of noninvasive treatments and lifestyle changes can improve skin health during menopause.
6 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
2 citations,
August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
September 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Micro-CT helps identify suitable areas for surgical procedures based on blood vessel distribution in hypospadias-affected rats.