January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the benefits of virtual surgical planning in orthognathic and facial trauma surgeries, noting its ability to enhance understanding of complex 3D anatomical relationships, reduce operation time, and integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including robotic assistance for real-time adjustments and customized implants.
This review outlines common dermatological disorders in transgender patients related to hormone therapy and surgeries but presents no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for inclusive healthcare training.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter provides an overview of essential instruments and supplies used in hair restoration surgeries, without reporting new clinical findings.
November 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found an IFIS incidence rate of 3.18% among cataract surgeries in a Chinese hospital and identified reserpine, clozapine, and post-panretinal photocoagulation as new risk factors.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the various titles given to individuals assisting in hair transplant surgeries and provides no clinical research findings.
September 1998 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the prevalence of alopecia areata in patients undergoing hair transplant surgeries and reports no new research findings.
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June 2020 in “Advanced Intelligent Systems” This review discusses the evolution of surgical robotics and examines the potential and current limitations of autonomous and intelligent systems in robotic-assisted surgeries.
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using a dissecting microscope for follicular unit graft preparation in hair transplant surgeries increased hair yield by 17% compared to using magnifying loupes with transillumination.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review emphasizes the importance of identifying and modifying patient-related risk factors to reduce morbidity and mortality after gastric cancer surgeries but presents no new clinical findings.
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June 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review highlights the significant historical role of John H. Woodbury in pioneering cosmetic surgeries in the U.S. between 1870 and 1909, though it reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2014 in “International Wound Journal” The authors reported that V-Y-S plasty was a safe one-stage method for reconstructing very large scalp alopecia following burns or surgeries.
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November 2010 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article introduces spider vein therapy as an antiaging procedure, similar to Botox or facial surgeries, and offers insights on treatment using lasers for hair reduction, reporting no new results.
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November 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the ergonomic and rational analysis of methodologies to expedite and enhance hair restoration surgeries but does not report new clinical results.
July 2024 in “JPRAS Open” This research highlights that lip feminization, an essential aspect of facial feminization surgeries for transgender women, lacks dedicated studies, underscoring a significant gap in understanding and optimizing this procedure for gender expression.
November 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In this study, stabilized super-oxidized hypochlorous acid was used during and after hair transplant surgeries, reportedly reducing erythema and pruritus in over half of patients, with high compliance and no tissue necrosis observed.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract does not provide new results; it discusses musculoskeletal disorders associated with hair transplantation surgeries and emphasizes the need for ergonomic adjustments to reduce practitioner strain.
September 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article highlights the potential heart risks associated with the prolonged 8–10 hour duration of FUT surgeries due to extended exposure to surgical medications, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article presents techniques that help hair restoration surgeons achieve aesthetically pleasing single donor scars after multiple surgeries, enhancing the viability of the single-scar technique.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author reports that an evaluation system for assessing candidacy in alopecia-reducing procedures significantly decreased unsuitable surgeries while maintaining consistently good outcomes.
May 1997 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement outlines the finalized details for live workshops, including seven surgeries on hair restoration, at the upcoming Barcelona Meeting, but reports no new research findings.
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February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, men with benign prostatic hyperplasia who took finasteride for four years experienced reduced urinary symptoms, fewer surgeries, less acute urinary retention, increased urinary flow rates, and decreased prostate volume.
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June 1997 in “The Laryngoscope” This article discusses advancements in managing the aging brow and forehead, reporting on a tailored problem-specific approach using both innovative technologies and traditional surgeries, but provides no new clinical results.
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July 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses strategies for planning face-lift incisions to avoid visible scars and other aesthetic issues, particularly for male patients and correction of prior surgeries, and reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in musculoskeletal, oral, and maxillofacial surgeries and dermatology, but reports no new clinical results; further trials are needed.
11 citations
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September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” This case report describes successful moustache restoration in an 18-year-old with a cleft lip scar using single-follicular-unit graft hair transplantation, highlighting its application in corrective cosmetic surgeries.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found significant differences in hair diameter between males and females across different zones of the safe donor area, which may aid in selecting optimal donor regions for hair transplantation surgeries.
7 citations
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December 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” In 2022, aesthetic procedures increased, with nonsurgical ones rising and surgical ones falling, but surgeries still made most of the revenue.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Obesity” This study found that both transgender and cisgender individuals experience similar psychological and cosmetic benefits from surgical body modifications, but cisgender individuals typically have more autonomy and support in pursuing these surgeries.
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June 2025 in “Current Urology Reports” This study found that while new treatments like Optilume, Rezum, and Aquablation have minimal risks of sexual dysfunction, they offer less improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms compared to traditional surgeries like TURP, though Aquablation does reduce ejaculatory dysfunction more effectively than TURP.
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March 2000 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A surgeon is defined by their ability to operate, not just formal training, and dermatologists can safely perform cosmetic surgeries.