25 citations,
January 2001 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Both tissue expansion and serial excision are effective for scar revision in the head and neck area.
24 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery can have complications; success depends on patient education, careful planning, and proper execution.
24 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Melanoma survivors are more likely to use sunscreen and seek shade than others, but less than half often use sunscreen and avoid the sun, and some still use tanning beds.
22 citations,
September 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The study concluded that reconstructive surgery for burn alopecia should be tailored to the scar's size and quality, with different methods recommended for different cases.
22 citations,
July 2003 in “Military medicine” New treatments are available for managing ingrown hair inflammation.
20 citations,
February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
19 citations,
January 2014 in “Facial plastic surgery” Dermabrasion improves skin appearance by removing the top layer to promote healing.
19 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.
19 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Partial hair follicle extraction can effectively double the number of hair follicles for transplants, with most surviving and growing normally after a year.
19 citations,
August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
17 citations,
March 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Use PRP and ASC-BT for hair loss and wound healing, but more research needed.
17 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New techniques improve hair restoration success.
17 citations,
May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.
17 citations,
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Successful surgical hair restoration requires careful planning, precise execution, and proper aftercare, using techniques like follicular unit transplantation and correct hair angling for best cosmetic results.
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.
16 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher scalp elasticity leads to wider scars after hair transplantation; a new method to measure elasticity may help predict scar size.
16 citations,
December 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.
16 citations,
December 2004 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The hand rejuvenation method makes hands look younger by improving skin and filling out tissues.
15 citations,
December 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.
15 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can sometimes result in unnatural-looking hair, wide scars, and poorly designed hairlines, but these issues can be corrected with careful planning, various techniques, and possibly medical therapy.
15 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair follicular unit transplantation is an effective method for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction, with patients happy despite needing regular trimming.
15 citations,
March 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Practical Contact Dermatitis" is useful for dermatologists but could be more user-friendly.
14 citations,
March 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Hair follicle damage happens during hair transplants and can impact success; better surgical methods are needed.
14 citations,
November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concluded that choosing the right surgical method based on a patient's specific needs can make the lower eyelid look younger.
14 citations,
January 2004 in “BJUI” Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
14 citations,
September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that following specific surgical guidelines can improve scalp surgery results and reduce complications.
13 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Sociology” The anti-ageing treatment market is growing by exploiting fears of ageing with unproven promises, which could harm public trust and genuine science.
13 citations,
May 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.
13 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Effective repair of bad hair transplants requires skilled techniques and careful use of donor hair, with strategies like reimplantation and camouflage, and new methods to minimize scarring.
12 citations,
July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” The document concludes that the endoscopic brow lift is a less invasive cosmetic surgery that requires careful technique and patient selection to achieve lasting, aesthetically pleasing results.