July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report covers the successful Workshop for Assistants in Denver, which aimed to provide updated training in hair restoration surgery techniques.
251 citations
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October 2006 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” In this study, platelet plasma growth factors from patients' autologous plasma improved follicular unit yield in baldness surgery by 15.1% compared to control areas.
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September 2014 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses current medical and surgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the use of finasteride and minoxidil for men and the role of hair transplantation techniques, without providing new clinical results.
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January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews complications associated with modern hair transplant surgery and discusses their treatment and prevention but reports no new clinical results.
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study found that intraoperative tissue expansion increased the amount of excised scalp by 20-30% during scalp reduction surgery for male pattern alopecia.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” This review discusses gender identity disorder in Japan, highlighting the high prevalence and challenges in accessing appropriate treatment, and calls for wider understanding among medical professionals.
14 citations
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July 2009 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” This review discusses recent developments in hair restoration, highlighting the continued prominence of follicular unit strip surgery and the growing literature on the relatively new technique of follicular unit extraction, without presenting new clinical results.
14 citations
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review derived guidelines for scalp surgery suggesting improved outcomes when avoiding neurovascular structures, preserving tissue integrity, and maintaining hair direction, but it reports no new clinical results.
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March 2013 in “The Laryngoscope” This study concluded that intradermal botulinum toxin type A injections are the preferred treatment for Frey's syndrome, with significant improvements in functional quality of life reported by patients.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review summarizes existing knowledge about hair restoration surgery for scarring alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reports anagen hair loss four weeks after scalp surgeries, likely due to transient ischemia, and emphasizes the importance of informing patients about potential hair loss and recovery within three months.
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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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July 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses how facial plastic surgeons can incorporate hair restoration into their practices and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract does not report specific research findings or results, but mentions that scalp scars are a significant issue for neurosurgical patients with complex health challenges.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article outlines the comprehensive content of the Dermatologic Surgery journal, which covers a wide range of topics related to cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery, including skin cancer, but presents no new clinical results.
January 2014 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This article discusses the evolutionary nature of the field of plastic surgery and introduces the new journal, Plastic and Aesthetic Research, without presenting new research findings.
October 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Successful outcomes depend on accurate diagnosis and strong doctor-patient relationships.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the challenges hair transplant surgeons face in diagnosing hair loss causes and reports no new clinical results.
December 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article reviews the current basic science of angiosome theory and flap delay, applying this knowledge to modern scalp flap procedures, without reporting any new clinical findings.
January 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests improvements for a hair and scalp disease book and recommends a two-volume skin surgery reference for dermatologists.
June 2025 in “La Prensa Medica” In this report, over 90% of patients who underwent reconstructive procedures, such as breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, expressed high satisfaction, highlighting the significant physical and emotional benefits of these interventions.
February 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the potential surgical risks of hair replacement surgery and outlines methods to prevent these complications, but it reports no new data or clinical results.
September 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article reviews various proprietary methods for local anesthesia in hair surgery but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reports no new research findings; it recounts an experience at the First Mediterranean Workshop for Hair Restoration Surgery.
September 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the second annual meeting of the Global Council of Hair Restoration Surgery Societies, noting the absence of some European societies, and reports no new findings.
February 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review of "The Columbia Manual of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery" finds it offers a basic overview of cosmetic surgery topics with little new information for experienced plastic surgeons.
This article reviews various aspects of diagnosing and treating alopecia, including medical and surgical therapies, without reporting new clinical results.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This source reviews treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that combining therapies generally improves effectiveness over single treatments, and discusses emerging drug-assisted delivery techniques aimed at increasing the efficiency of conventional drugs like minoxidil and finasteride.
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses the challenges and possible solutions in hair restoration surgery, focusing on donor hair availability, hair survival, and concealing surgical evidence, and reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article explores factors in designing a personalized hairline, favoring a flared design approach, and reports no new evidence.