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research Surgical reduction of alopecia

October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This review discusses scalp reduction surgery for male-pattern baldness, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing bald areas when hair transplantation alone is not sufficient, without increasing total hair volume.

research Correction of the Cornrow Transplant and Other Common Problems in Surgical Hair Restoration

4 citations , April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

The document suggests fixing common hair transplant issues by combining artistic principles with plug reduction, recycling, and additional micrograft transplantation, while also potentially using arnica to help with post-operative swelling.

research Surgical approaches to hair restoration

3 citations , March 1998 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

This article discusses treatment approaches for a 33-year-old man with progressive hair loss, including the potential use of scalp reduction surgery, and reports no new clinical results.

research Planning for Maximum Coverage in Surgical Hair Restoration

3 citations , February 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article argues against the widespread use of isolated frontal forelock hair transplantation for most patients, suggesting more extensive coverage is often a reasonable option.

research A Philosophy and Strategy for Surgical Hair Restoration: A 10-Year Experience

2 citations , November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This review discusses three surgical strategies for hair restoration, emphasizing that both scalp reduction and flap rotation have unique benefits such as significant hair density, despite grafting techniques being more widely used, and reports no new clinical results.

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community 3 surgery total 7600 Grafts surgery journey

726 upvotes 7 months ago

A person had three hair transplant surgeries using 7,600 grafts from scalp, beard, and chest, along with finasteride and minoxidil. Reactions are mixed, with suggestions for alternatives like hair systems or scalp micropigmentation.

community My Hair transplant surgery update 3500 Grafts

587 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their experience with a hair transplant surgery in India, involving 3,500 grafts, and expressed satisfaction with the results and cost. The post received mixed reactions, with some users questioning the authenticity of the graft count and results, while others praised the outcome.

community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?

in Treatment 129 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.

community L Doctor criticized my fin usage and suggested minox and HT as alternatives

35 upvotes 1 year ago

A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no side effects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.

community (0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil/day) 32 years old - Follow up on last post

in Progress Pictures 59 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, after initially using finasteride and a lower dose of Minoxidil. They are considering dermarolling or derma stamping to improve results further before opting for a hair transplant.

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learn Overview

learn Hair Transplant

What are the non-surgical alternatives to hair transplants? Non-surgical alternatives include PRP therapy, medications, laser therapy, and scalp micropigmentation.

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