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medical procedure involving incisions to treat injuries or diseases

Surgery is a medical procedure that involves the manual and instrumental treatment of injuries, diseases, or deformities by making incisions or manipulations in the body. It can range from minor procedures, like removing a mole, to major operations, such as organ transplants, and is performed by specialized medical professionals known as surgeons.

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research Overview of Facial Plastic Surgery and Current Developments

38 citations, February 2016 in “Surgery Journal”

Facial plastic surgery has evolved to focus on less invasive techniques and innovative technologies for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

research Telogen Effluvium After Anesthesia and Surgery

12 citations, January 1984 in “Anesthesia & Analgesia”

Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.

research Fire Needle Combined Therapy or Surgery for Neck Carbuncle? A Case Series

4 citations, December 2022 in “Infection and Drug Resistance”

Fire needle therapy is an effective and better alternative to surgery for early-stage neck carbuncles.

research Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery, Recommended by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

3 citations, January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery established a curriculum in 2005 to standardize knowledge and skills for treating hair loss, emphasizing it as a multidimensional specialty.

research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists

3 citations, September 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine”

Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.

research Cosmetic Surgery in Men

2 citations, July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health”

More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with Botox and hair removal being popular, but these procedures have risks.

research Maladaptive Hypothyroidism, or The Famine Response, After Bariatric Surgery: TSH Not the Gold Standard for Detection

2 citations, August 2016 in “Surgery for obesity and related diseases”

TSH is not reliable for detecting hypothyroidism after bariatric surgery; FT3/rT3 ratio is better.

research Core Competencies for Hair Restoration Surgeons Recommended by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

1 citations, February 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery recommends that hair restoration surgeons should be skilled in diagnosing and treating hair loss, ensuring patient safety, optimizing aesthetic results, and managing complications.

research Review of Made in Italy: Hair Restoration Live Video Surgery Workshop

September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international”

The workshop successfully improved hair restoration skills and techniques.

research A Single Center Retrospective Cohort Study of Burn Scar Alopecia Surgery

April 2024 in “Journal of burn care & research”

Surgery for burn scar alopecia often involves multiple procedures, and treatment options should be more accessible to improve self-image.

research Is There Still a Place for Surgery in Patients with PCOS? A Review

May 2023 in “Life”

Surgery can be a safe and effective option for infertile women with PCOS who don't respond to medication and want to get pregnant.

research Surgery Update for General Dermatologists Session 1

April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.

research Cosmetic Surgery of the Skin: Principles and Techniques

July 1998 in “JAMA”

The book details advanced techniques in cosmetic dermatology for experienced surgeons.

research The Role of Platelet Plasma Growth Factors in Male Pattern Baldness Surgery

251 citations, October 2006 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals”

Using platelet plasma growth factors in baldness surgery can increase the number of hair follicles.

research Follow-Up of Nutritional and Metabolic Problems After Bariatric Surgery

240 citations, February 2005 in “Diabetes Care”

Patients need long-term care after bariatric surgery to manage potential nutritional and metabolic issues.

research Follicular Unit Extraction: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hair Transplantation

153 citations, August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.

research Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery

146 citations, September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition”

Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.

research Facial Feminization Surgery: Current State of the Art

134 citations, June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”

Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.

research What Surgeons Need to Know About Gender Confirmation Surgery When Providing Care for Transgender Individuals

126 citations, February 2017 in “JAMA Surgery”

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

research A Dubious Equality: Men, Women, and Cosmetic Surgery

85 citations, March 2002 in “Body & Society”

The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.

research Current Evidence for Clinical Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic Surgery: A Systematic Review

56 citations, November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal”

The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.

research Facial Rejuvenation Surgery: A Retrospective Study of 8788 Cases

38 citations, February 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

Facial rejuvenation surgery has evolved to yield natural results with low complication rates, and more men and older patients are choosing this surgery.

research Hair Restoration Surgery: The State of the Art

32 citations, November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.

research Effects of Cooling Micrografts in Hair Transplantation Surgery

31 citations, September 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Cooling hair micrografts during transplantation does not improve their survival or growth.

research Bariatric Surgery and Its Effects on the Skin and Skin Diseases

30 citations, January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery”

Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.

research Plastic Surgery: Indications, Operations, and Outcomes

30 citations, January 2000 in “Mosby eBooks”

The document covers all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, from basic techniques to specific procedures for various body parts.

research Complications in Hair Restoration Surgery

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.