13 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
10 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
7 citations,
April 2015 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.
5 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant is less invasive, leaves no scars, and has quicker recovery times, but it's more time-consuming and challenging. Automation helps speed up the process and improve graft survival, reducing the need for traditional strip surgery.
5 citations,
March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Body-hair transplant successfully improved scarred areas and frontal hair density without visible chest scarring.
5 citations,
September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants eases recipient site creation and reduces eye strain but doesn't improve graft creation or placement.
4 citations,
January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Body hair can be used as an extra source of donor hair in hair restoration surgery for people with severe hair loss.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery can cause temporary hair loss in the area where hair was taken from.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplant using beard hair made acne scars on cheeks less visible with minimal scarring in the donor area.
1 citations,
March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants makes creating recipient sites easier and may increase hair density.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Person-to-person hair transplants can work for patients on lifelong immunosuppression, with high hair growth success.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Realistic expectations about hair density and coverage lead to higher patient satisfaction in hair transplant surgery.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” More grafts and longer surgeries increase the risk of hair loss in the donor area after FUE hair transplants.
January 2020 in “Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care” Scalp micropigmentation is a successful, non-surgical way to make hair look fuller.
November 2019 in “Quality in primary care” Scalp micropigmentation is a tattooing method that can mimic a full head of hair without surgery and has no healing time.
April 2019 in “kufa Journal for Nursing sciences” FUE hair transplant is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
4 citations,
June 1988 in “The American journal of cosmetic surgery” The technique removes pitted scars by replacing them with skin from behind the ear and then smoothing the area after a few weeks.
December 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The skin-responsive device improved beard and body hair transplant success and increased surgeons' willingness to perform the procedure.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplants for male baldness can show inflammation and fibrosis, but more research is needed to confirm LPP presence.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The UK published guidelines recommending that only qualified medical professionals should perform cosmetic procedures, with the possibility of these guidelines influencing future laws.
21 citations,
September 1979 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” The Juri flap procedure is effective for hair transplantation but requires careful patient selection and skilled surgeons.
6 citations,
March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
20 citations,
December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
Plucked hair follicles grow faster than conventional ones, making them a potentially better option for hair transplants.
49 citations,
June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.
22 citations,
December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dermatologists performed the most outpatient cosmetic procedures in the U.S. from 1995 to 2003, especially on white women aged 40 to 59.
15 citations,
February 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dermatologists are the main innovators in noninvasive cosmetic procedures, with other specialties also contributing significantly.