17 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This article provides a guide for surgeons on repairing poorly executed hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous techniques and optimal use of limited hair supply to achieve cosmetic improvements.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
This review discusses the development of surgicalhairrestoration techniques and highlights the potential of hair follicle cell cloning to address current limitations.
7 citations
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December 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”
This study suggests that the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test is a valuable tool for screening surgical assistants in hair transplantation for their ability to accurately and quickly place hair-grafts.
6 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This review discusses the advancements in surgicalhairrestoration over the past decade, focusing on optimizing follicular unit transplantation for better aesthetic results, but it reports no new clinical findings.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
What are my options for hairrestoration?Your options for hair restoration include surgical methods like FUE and FUT, and non-surgical treatments like PRP and medications.
What is a hair transplant?A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that relocates hair follicles to areas of thinning.
Akshay Kumar's hairrestoration appears conservative, likely involving a small-session FUE hair transplant or non-surgical treatments like PRP, with subtle improvements in density and frontal framing. The overall success is rated 3.5/5, with ongoing maintenance suggested for longevity.
The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hairrestoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.
The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.
A user sharing their hairrestoration results after taking finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil orally for 3 months; other users responding with questions and comments about the treatments used.
A user is considering a hair transplant for temple recession and finds U.S. prices too high, opting for a more affordable procedure in Mexico City. They have tried Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects, leading them to seek a surgical solution.