19 citations,
August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair grafting is a key method for improving scars, especially in areas with hair, by transplanting hair to hide the scar while maintaining its original characteristics.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Gradual improvements in hair restoration techniques are safer and more effective than drastic changes.
15 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” New techniques in hair restoration surgery can fix unnatural results from old methods, improving patient self-esteem.
25 citations,
January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.
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.
5 citations,
May 2021 in “BMC surgery” A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's five-layer structure is crucial for better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.
20 citations,
February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
10 citations,
July 1981 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” Short scalp flaps are easier but not good for severe baldness; Juri flaps are complex but better for density and coverage.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Surgical hair replacement is a viable option for male pattern baldness when done with proper planning and realistic expectations.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
112 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
22 citations,
May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
15 citations,
March 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair transplantation has evolved with improved techniques and safety measures.
13 citations,
March 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that hair restoration has advanced significantly, with FUE becoming more popular, and stresses the importance of physician training and ethical practices in the field.
3 citations,
August 2017 in “PubMed” A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.
12 citations,
May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
7 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Megasessions in hair transplant can cover more area or increase density but need a skilled team and careful planning, and have both benefits like less downtime and risks like lower graft survival.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Understanding the science of skin stretching is crucial for safe and effective hair replacement techniques.
4 citations,
July 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The article concludes that hair restoration techniques must account for ongoing hair loss to ensure successful long-term results.
3 citations,
September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” SHA lowers the hairline quickly and patients are usually happy with the results if they are good candidates.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
11 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Tissue expanders effectively repair large scalp defects and restore a natural-looking scalp.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
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.
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese scalps have fewer hair clusters than Caucasians, and transplanting 30 clusters per square centimeter creates a natural-looking hairline for bald Chinese individuals.