December 2015 in “Journal of Neurology and Stroke” This case report describes a 57-year-old man's severe complications, including acute stroke and scalp necrosis, following platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections for hair restoration.
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study found that botulinum toxin-A significantly increased the diameter of the supratrochlear artery in a small patient group, suggesting potential vasodilatory benefits for treating ischemic conditions.
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July 2018 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” This study found that injecting minced fat into the facial artery of rabbits was associated with higher rates of ophthalmic complications and mortality compared to fat granules or fat lipids.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review proposes an anatomy-based framework for understanding recipient site scalp necrosis in hair transplantation, emphasizing regional vascular vulnerability and surgical factors, but does not provide new clinical results.