16 citations,
July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The triple rotation scalp flap technique successfully reconstructed a man's scalp with natural-looking hair growth and minimal scarring.
7 citations,
April 2015 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.
10 citations,
May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Technique effectively reconstructs large scalp defects with minimal hair loss and visible scarring.
January 2002 in “Nowotwory” Hair transplant is effective for treating hair loss caused by radiation and improves patients' quality of life.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adding platelet rich plasma to follicular unit extraction doesn't significantly improve hair graft survival in cicatricial alopecia treatment.
December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Tissue expansion is a safe primary method for hair restoration in patients with large scalp defects before hair transplantation.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A new method using bands and finger sheaths from gloves to manage hair during surgery is effective, quick, and reduces hair damage.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
4 citations,
April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing common hair transplant issues by combining artistic principles with plug reduction, recycling, and additional micrograft transplantation, while also potentially using arnica to help with post-operative swelling.
92 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for various skin conditions, often preferred for its fewer side effects and shorter recovery time.
39 citations,
October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
13 citations,
January 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Juvéderm Ultra Plus is safe and effective for treating severe nasolabial folds in Chinese subjects.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Radiation therapy in breast cancer patients changes gene expression related to DNA damage, fibroblast growth, and hair follicle development, which could help improve treatment for radiation-induced fibrosis.
1 citations,
May 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” The document recommends both books for medical training in aesthetic surgery and wound healing.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
20 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of skin cancer” Most people with basal cell carcinoma on their head or neck were 60-70 years old, and it often came back even after being fully removed, especially in certain areas and types.
5 citations,
March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
4 citations,
January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Improve skin paddle appearance after head and neck reconstruction using tissue expansion, rearrangement, and flaps.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.
1 citations,
July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Splitting one hair follicle into two can help regrow hair with a 50% to 70% success rate, useful when donor hair is limited.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
August 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Book covers all aspects of hair restoration surgery, highly recommended.
179 citations,
April 2012 in “Nature Communications” Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
18 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Lasers, microneedling, and PRP improve skin rejuvenation and repair, with PRP enhancing the effects when combined with other treatments.
9 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
291 citations,
October 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
62 citations,
October 2017 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” Condensed nanofat with fat grafts effectively improves atrophic facial scars.
14 citations,
April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil helps control blood pressure but has side-effects, so it's not for everyone.
9 citations,
July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.