2 citations
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September 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international”
This study reports that a new multi-slit knife for hair transplant procedures reduces surgical time and increases precision by enabling quick creation of equidistant "brick-pattern" sagittal slits.
In this pilot study, the Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel facilitated graft placement in hair transplantation by reducing bleeding and operative time compared to the traditional manual method.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology”
This article discusses the potential for disposable instruments in hair restoration surgery, noting that their development will follow demand, and reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”
This article describes a refined technique for improving hair transplant results by recycling oversized plugs into smaller grafts, integrating advanced methods like scalp lifting and occipital harvesting.
The user felt pressured during a hair transplant consultation at Bosley, where they were advised to undergo FUT surgery and use a laser cap for maintenance, but did not meet with a doctor. Other users recommended seeking a second opinion from reputable doctors like Dr. Rassman and suggested trying finasteride first.
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.