In this study using rat models, researchers found that subcutaneously implanted non-de-epithelialized flaps maintained persistent epidermal components, leading to potential complications, whereas de-epithelialized flaps showed gradual regression of remaining skin elements, lowering complication risks over time.
May 2025 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” Photobiomodulation did not significantly improve hair density in dogs with alopecia X.
January 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that ING5 knockout mice are prone to developing lymphomas and severe dermatitis, suggesting ING5 plays a role in tumor suppression and stem cell maintenance in vivo.
February 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This narrative review concluded that facial aging involves complex anatomical changes that require multimodal rejuvenation approaches, integrating fillers, collagen stimulators, botulinum toxin, and energy-based devices for effective results, while emphasizing the need for scientific evidence and patient safety in aesthetic treatments.
7 citations
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September 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study reported that an open surgical technique for lateral brow lifts produced satisfactory results in most patients (94.41%) and was associated with long-lasting effects and some complications.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reports that both prolene and staplers are effective for closing the donor area in hair transplants, but staplers offer convenience and time efficiency.
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that poliglecaprone 25 sutures may result in less postoperative discomfort and narrower scar formation compared to metal staples in hair transplantation donor site closures.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the various uses of the cotton-tipped applicator in dermatologic surgery, highlighting its innovative role as a suture scissors stabilizer, but reports no clinical results.
December 2017 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” This article outlines the benefits and applications of the trichophytic closure technique in hair transplant surgery, noting its role in improving cosmetic outcomes for donor area scars.
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April 2009 in “Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists” This narrative review discusses the advantages of bidirectional barbed sutures in wound closure, such as faster placement and no need for knots, but reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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August 1986 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that using Dexon sutures led to significantly larger postoperative stretching and scar width compared to Prolene in patients undergoing scalp surgery for androgenetic alopecia correction.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study found that tensed Silastic-Dacron strips completely prevented stretch-back and sometimes compressed the remaining bald area after alopecia-reducing procedures, whereas retention sutures provided only partial prevention.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study highlights the historical and contemporary use of hair sutures in plastic surgery, noting their advantages such as favorable aesthetic outcomes, minimal tissue reaction, and cost-effectiveness, despite modern synthetic alternatives.
July 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study developed ultrasound-responsive sutures that generate reactive oxygen species to kill bacteria without antibiotics, showing over 80% bacterial reduction and promoting healing in a rat model, though more validation is needed.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article outlines the diverse range of topics covered by the Dermatologic Surgery journal and highlights its role as a key resource for experts in cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses the development and impact of barbed sutures on surgical outcomes across various procedures but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that hairline lowering surgery using a bone tunneling technique without Endotine effectively reduced forehead length and achieved high patient satisfaction among 91 participants, with results sustained over 12 months and minimal reported complications.
November 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” This study reports that a silk-based suture with integrated silver nanoparticles and curcumin shows potential for enhanced wound healing and infection prevention, offering multifunctionality and real-time wound monitoring capabilities.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” In this study, the researchers developed an advanced robotic system called STITCH for performing suture tasks, which completed an average of 2.93 sutures autonomously and 4.47 sutures with human intervention in physical trials.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This case series reports successful treatment of refractory folliculitis decalvans using surgical excision with second-intention healing and guarded high-tension suturing, resulting in long-term remission without recurrence over a 10–24 month follow-up period.
December 2011 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study reports that a brow-suspension suture procedure safely and effectively restored normal brow levels with minimal recovery time for all nine patients with brow ptosis.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “Plastic Surgery” In this retrospective study, researchers reported that using the Mitek Microfix QuickAnchor for endoscopic brow lifts provides durable fixation without implant palpability or alopecia, with a mean operative time of 100 minutes, showing feasibility even with resident surgeon involvement.
March 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This journal overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery publication's focus on a wide range of skin surgery topics and reports no specific research findings.
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's extensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures but reports no new research findings.
February 2025 in “Folia Medica” In this experimental study, hyaluronic acid injections in BALB/c mice improved wound healing by increasing fibroblast numbers, collagen density, and epithelium thickness, while also enhancing hair growth, suggesting potential benefits for scar prevention in sutured incisions.
16 citations
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October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” In this report, a 17-year-old boy received successful scalp reduction surgery for alopecia due to a thermal burn, achieving excellent cosmetic results without hypertrophic or keloidal scarring.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses potential complications in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the importance of thorough planning and patient participation in reducing risks, but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a dual transposition flap technique for closing large scalp defects post-Mohs surgery, achieving minimal alopecia and scar visibility, though it is based on a single patient.
10 citations
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April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper contains no findings, serving instead as contact information for a dermatologist with no financial conflicts of interest disclosed.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that a new surgical technique resulted in minimal scars visible to the naked eye in most cases, suggesting a significant improvement over conventional closure techniques.