25 citations
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January 2001 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the history, methods, and complications of tissue expansion and serial excision for scar revision in the head and neck, and reports no new findings.
8 citations
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March 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The author reports that using Total Excision Techniques in hair transplant surgeries increased graft yield by at least 50%, with minimal scarring in the donor area.
11 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of tissue expansion combined with older surgical techniques to repair large scalp defects and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” In this case study, a 35-year-old male with severe burn-related scalp injuries underwent successful reconstruction through tissue expansion, skin grafts, and multiple hair transplant sessions, resulting in satisfactory aesthetic and functional recovery.
November 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Using a patient's own tissue for browlifting can improve both the position and fullness of the brow for a longer-lasting rejuvenation.
February 2026 in “The Animal Biology” In this animal study, Hirudo verbana leech extract significantly improved hair follicle regeneration and accelerated wound healing in rats, demonstrating potential as a safe and effective agent for skin repair due to its bioactive compounds with regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties.
October 2021 in “Austin journal of biomedical engineering” In this study, researchers modified an acellular scaffold with different concentrations of eggshell membrane protein, finding that a 5% concentration effectively enhanced tissue regeneration in mice with excisional wounds, achieving complete healing within 14 days without causing immunogenicity or inflammation.
24 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case report describes two men with acne keloidalis nuchae who experienced successful outcomes with excision followed by secondary intention healing, resulting in good cosmetic results and minimal recurrence.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article notes the importance of graft quality in hair restoration surgery, particularly in Follicular Unit Excision, but offers no new research findings.
15 citations
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September 2016 in “Trauma Monthly” This study found that topical Linum usitatissimum gel significantly enhanced wound healing and tissue regeneration in rat models, with increased collagen synthesis and vascularization compared to controls.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report documents the second known instance of a salivary gland choristoma on the chest wall of a newborn, highlighting its benign nature and the importance of accurate diagnosis.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using deep plane fixation during scalp surgeries significantly reduced closure tension and allowed for increased tissue excision compared to standard techniques without fixation.
February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that deep plane fixation in scalp surgeries allowed for tension-reduced wound closures and increased tissue excision compared to techniques without deep plane fixation.
51 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article proposes two new categories of cicatricial alopecia—“unstable” and “stable”—and suggests surgical excision as preferred over hair transplantation, especially for unstable cases.
81 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This review discusses various techniques for treating post-acne scars, highlighting new laser technologies and tissue augmentation methods, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the management of head and neck burns across different phases but presents no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study observed that good surgical outcomes for secondary cicatricial alopecia were achieved in 18 patients, with method selection influenced by the size, location, and shape of alopecia.
172 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study introduces a hair transplantation method combining elliptical excision and micrografting, suggesting it provides significant cosmetic improvements for androgenetic alopecia.
49 citations
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July 2007 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This report describes a case of granulomatous reaction to injectable poly-L-lactic acid in the periorbital area and suggests surgical excision as an effective treatment for persistent nodules.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study reports that multiple pyogenic granuloma-like lesions can occur at punch graft sites following hair transplantation, highlighting a potential complication for physicians to be aware of.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This study concluded that using an erbium:YAG laser for calvarium trepanation and granulation tissue induction is comparable to the rose head burr, offering a beneficial alternative method.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses surgical and future therapeutic options for cicatricial alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for more options for patients without active disease signs.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology/The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology” In this case report, a 34-year-old with a slowly growing mass near the right parotid gland was diagnosed with pilomatrixoma, a rare benign hair follicle tumor, which was only confirmed pathologically after surgical excision.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the epidemiology of desmoplastic melanoma and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing higher risks in chronically sun-exposed older males.
March 2020 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” This report describes two cases of third degree scalp burns from hair highlighting treatments, highlighting that conservative treatments are associated with prolonged healing, while surgical and psychological interventions result in better outcomes.
July 2002 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This article reviews various causes and treatments for hair loss and reports no new clinical findings; androgenetic alopecia and surgical options like hair transplantation are highlighted.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews common pitfalls in biopsy site selection and technique that can lead to misdiagnosis of various skin conditions, highlighting the importance of proper biopsy practices for improving diagnostic accuracy.
9 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews common dermatologic procedures, focusing on skin biopsy techniques, with no new clinical results reported.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Figshare” This case series observed that solitary fibrofolliculoma is a rare lesion that can affect the eyelids, requiring histological examination for accurate diagnosis due to its nonspecific clinical appearance.
Quickly fix tissue in formalin after excision to preserve it.