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    GlossaryFlap Surgery

    surgical technique moving tissue with blood supply to another area

    Flap surgery, also known as a flap procedure or flap operation, is a type of surgical technique used to repair or reconstruct areas of the body, often involving the transfer of living tissue along with its blood supply from one part of the body to another. In the context of hair restoration, it involves moving a section of scalp with healthy hair growth to a bald or thinning area to improve hair density and coverage.

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      learn HMI-115

      much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

      learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

      learn GT20029

      research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp

      learn Mesotherapy

      technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

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      Has Technology Killed the Flap?

      research Has Technology Killed the Flap?

      June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”
      Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
      Modern Hair Restoration Surgery

      research Modern Hair Restoration Surgery

      23 citations, March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hair restoration surgery techniques have evolved, with focus on patient selection and realistic goals, and future advancements may include cloning and gene therapy.

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      community An idea that I came up with recently💡

      in Satire  289 upvotes 1 year ago
      User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hair transplants.

      community Hiding Baldness with Side Hair Growth

      in Styling  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.

      community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 10 months ago
      People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.

      community Hair Loss Treatment Iceberg Chart

      in Satire  1376 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, ass hair transplant, topical Viagra, castration, and transitioning to female. A user mentions an experimental drug called M4U-5 (Mousteride) that turns you into a mouse.

      community 22 years since the last major development

      in Technology  50 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.